Misdiagnosis
This page contains stories of STARS members who have suffered misdiagnosis.
Denise's story
If I think back my first loss of consciousness was in 1983 when my son was 9 months old, he is now 28 years old!
Amanda's Story
My story is one of misdiagnosis. I was properly diagnosed in 2004 at the age of 24
Chelsea's Story
When I was little I was diagnosed with epilepsy and lots of things would trigger a fit, like being sick. I had lots of medicines to try and control the fits but nothing worked.
Ela Star Garside’s Story
After spending the day relaxing in the July sun in my family garden I headed off to start work in my local pub where, after a couple of hours, I suffered my first convulsion.