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Lamotriginine And Getting Nights Terrors/nightmares And Vivid Dreams ?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

Just started taking lamotrigine at night because keppra wasn't agreeing with me and been getting horrible dreams and was wondering if it wears off over time? It seemed to help when I took it earlier in the day but my doctor wants me to take a night dose at this point.

Is Anyone On Novalpro CR. I Started On 200mg BD And From Today 300mg BD. Has Anyone Experienced Loss Of Appetite And Excessive Thirst?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

If this is temporary when does your appetite increase and the dreaded weight gain start?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Navalpro is the same as Valproate. I have no appetite and managing to get very little food in once a day. Dry mouth and drinking between 6 and 8 litres if water/ day which must be ice cold
Very… read more

posted 6 hours ago
What Kind Of Jobs Can People Get Having Focal Epilepsy Struggling With Memory And Low Energy Levels, And Chronic Back Issues.
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

Having epilepsy and chronic back problems lowers my self esteem as I am afraid of letting people down if I can’t be consistent due to low energy because of my health.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I’m 51yrs old I’m only have basic typing computer skills, creating roster, term programs things like that. I trained in early childhood education but couldn’t get a job in the industry because I… read more

posted 6 hours ago
Can I Merge The Other One With My Name Todd Lee Spendlove And Todd Spendlove Together
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I am not a technical person, so I cannot tell you how. I know it should be possible, however.

posted 18 hours ago
Memory Recall
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

I was listening to music and singing along to just about every song when I realized, how is it that I can remember the words from songs I haven’t heard in years but forget what I had for breakfast yesterday? Idk but it sure felt good to know memory recall is still in effect ☺️

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Based upon where my seizure activity is taking place, left hand side, it does have an effect on cognitive memory. Cognitive memory stores many types of data and it is used on a daily basis. The or our… read more

posted 2 hours ago
Has Anyone In South Africa Lost Their Job And Been Medically Boarded Due To Their Epilepsy?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have always worked, now at the age of 47 years old, my epilepsy is totally out of control, and I have had to disclose this to my company (never done this with any company). I'm naturally extremely concerned about finances and the outcome. My company is talking permant incapacity or to be medically boarded.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It's crazy actually. Epilepsy is classified as a disability so can't see why this has to be such an obstacle. With disability and UIF grants it is impossible to maintain expenses
The worst is the… read more

posted 1 day ago (edited)
Does Anybody Else Have Seizures That Were Caused At Birth?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

The umbilical cord wrapped around my neck and I inhaled poo at birth. I wasn’t breathing for a while and doctors say that is why I have seizures.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

The MRI showed my abnormality after 20 years. It was a birth defect!

posted 38 minutes ago
My 17 Yr Old Relative Is Going Into The Hospital For A 3day EEG. What Advice Can You Share For Making Her Feel Comfortable Mentally/physical
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

What can she bring or not bring?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I had to do this for a week during lockdown so I couldn’t have any visitors. I found it passed very quickly as the nurses were in and out all the time. I downloaded some films on my laptop and treated… read more

posted 24 hours ago (edited)
How Minutes Types Of Epilepsy Problems Are Out There
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

Just trying to she what all forms of epilepsy is out there

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have Peti Mals , Complex Partial Seizures , and Blackouts .

They range from a couple of seconds ( my blackouts ) and 30seconds to 1 minute .

posted 2 days ago
Does Anyone Else Besides Me Here Take Both Keppra And Dilantin Together?
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I was on Dilantin when I was young but he added me to back on it along with my Keppra makes me sleepy more than I usually am taking it together with my Keppra was kinda wonder if tjat might be a… read more

posted 2 days ago
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