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[Happy Epileptic]

I had an interesting talk with a sister of an epileptic sufferer recently. We were talking about epilepsy in general and somehow the question of marriage came up, " Is it possible for an epileptic to be married"?

I shared my views as a sufferer who is happily married with a healthy normal child. Of course, marriage and childbirth are normal and part of every woman's life. Many woman are concerned about the chances of getting married and bearing epileptic children. Who are we to know of our future and whether we will bear normal or epileptic children? Concerns aside, life should go on as normal as possible. Epilepsy should not be a stumbling block to a woman's right of marriage and childbirth.

I have heard a lot about normal healthy couples having epileptic children to care for. How is this possible? My view is epilepsy can happen to anyone at any time in their life. Seeking appropriate medical treatment to control seizures and living life to the fullest is what all epilepsy sufferers should do.

If ringing bells are along the way, by all means go ahead.

[Eugene Lau]

I have been free from my seizures for 5years now. Last year, i proposed to my girlfriend to marry me. We are now Fiance stage. She has yet to know i am epileptic but she will know soon. Finance aside, i need to find a new job that enable me to settle down. I hope that every epileptic out there who wishes to have a relationship should go ahead and get reassurance from both your and your future partner's parents. I am just waiting for the right time to change my job.

[skygirl]

feeling afraid, inferior, might be rejected are borders that restrict myself to establish a r/ship w guy. Wives who are epileptic, may i know how ur guys reaction once they knew bout ur illness...

[daniel]

be honest about yourself.i marry my girlfriend without me nor her knowing symptoms of epilepsy until after marriage when epilepsy become full blown.anyway i would marry her even prior to marriage if epilepsy is full blown.
Of course parental objections will be an issue but a guy dare to take challenge is really a man.In fact everyone had weakness may it be physical
or otherwise.I am happily married with 3 children by grace of God.My children are normal,brilliant and loving and i could not ask for more.
Life is full of challenges and blessed are those who rose to occassion for marriage oath demands sacrifice,responsibility and commitment.
Guys,be a man






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[KS Lim]

Epilepsy is a social stigma. However, most of the people don't understand epilepsy well.

Overall, 60% of the patient will have seizure controlled and some even able to stop medication without further seizures.

For those whose seizure is not controlled. do seek professional advice. There are still other options availabe e.g. newer medications, surgery etc.

[Guest]

although my girlfriend recently diagnosed with epilepsy symtom.....i still do care and love her.

[KS Lim]

Great!

There are many touching stories out there in regard to care and love for epileptic people. Do share and I believe these will be encouraging.