There are so many different kinds of epilepsy. The meds can be pretty potent and almost all have negative side effects. It has really changed my son's life. He is more than functional with the meds, but they do effect his drive and energy. However, if Fields has an adolescent type of epilepsy and he has been playing at such a high level while on meds, he will most likely be fine and could outgrow it. My son had absence seizures (which is what Fields has, I believe) but they never occurred while playing football or driving. My son's turned into grand mal after he graduated though. Thankfully, his only happen in the morning hours and seldom has them with meds. It will probably cause teams to think twice.