Posted by Zo on June 28, 2001, at 19:31:00
In reply to Re: connection bt temporal lobe epilepsy and bipolar » Lin, posted by Cam W. on August 12, 2000, at 11:59:23
There are very profound connections, in that both seizures and bipolar are subject to a phenomenon known as Kindling. . .which is why the med crossover.
Also, don't be surprised if TLE doesn't show up on any EEG. See the neuro boards at Mass. Gen. for more on this.
Best,
Zo
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