Question
The patient underwent a craniotomy for a meningioma at the end of 2001, and postoperative epilepsy symptoms remained. Due to limited financial conditions at the time, the patient could only rest at home and take phenytoin and carbamazepine for treatment. However, it was later discovered that phenytoin caused toxic reactions, and the patient sought a more effective treatment plan.
Answer
If the cause and type of seizures can be determined but medication is ineffective, the reason may be that the medication only controls seizures and cannot repair abnormal discharge cells. If the cause and type of seizures are unclear, the patient should first determine the type and trigger, and then proceed with systemic treatment. Since epilepsy has various types and triggers, the treatment plan will vary accordingly. In addition, long-term medication may lead to a series of health problems.