DEAR DR. GOTT:
I haves suffered from seizures for over 25 years and have traveled to see many specialists at the Mayo Clinic, the Cleveland Clinic, IU Medical Center and the Emory University Neurology Department without success. Fortunately, a local neurologist determined a “cocktail” of medications that have kept me seizure free for over six years. Different trials with generic anticonvulsants have proved unsuccessful. Unfortunately, my insurance is about to expire. My husband is about to retire and on Medicare, but I have several years before I am eligible for Medicare.

Blood tests and the cost of my medications are beyond what we can afford. I tried several avenues of contacting drug insurance companies and with the Montel Williams Program, but was turned down.
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