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                        I understand your frustration.  I am 35 years old, and was weaned off of medication two years ago, but started seizing again 9 months ago, and because the frequency and duration of seizures was increasing, I had to go back on medication 3 months ago.  This time, for some reason, the medication is not working as well, and I have had six seizures even after starting back on the same medication that worked before, 2 even after increasing the dosage.  Every physician I have consulted has told me that the I am probably always going have this.  I have read encouraging things about vagus stimulation, and have asked for a referral to consider that option, but both of the physicians I have asked have refused to make the referral because they have not exhausted the drug options yet.  I'm still searching for a sympathetic physician who understands that I don't want to wait to get my life back.  I sincerely hope that you will find a doc you can work with who will get you on the right track.  The seizures don't just affect the one who is shaking, do they?