Intractable Epilepsy Treatment in India

Vihaan Davis, a 28-year-old software engineer,...

Vihaan Davis, a 28-year-old software engineer, had his first seizure at 24. Despite a promising career, his life became defined by unpredictable focal impaired awareness seizures, occurring 2-3 times a week despite trials of four different anti-seizure medications. The seizures, often preceded by a strange metallic taste, would leave him confused and unable to work for hours. He lived in constant fear of having one in public or while driving, which he had to give up. His neurologist, Dr. Chen, recommended an evaluation for possible surgical intervention after an extended EEG monitoring stay at an epilepsy center revealed a clear focal point in his left temporal lobe. Vihaan underwent a left anterior temporal lobectomy. The surgery itself was anxiety-inducing, but he was buoyed by the hope of a seizure-free life. The immediate post-op period involved headache and fatigue, but he was stunned to experience no seizures from day one. Six months later, he remains completely seizure-free off medication. Emotionally, he has transitioned from a state of constant, low-grade terror and frustration to one of profound relief and cautious optimism. He is rediscovering independence, has returned to driving, and feels he is reclaiming the future that epilepsy had stolen.