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Pregnant And Nervous And Scared
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I just found out a few days ago were expecting our 4th baby but this will be my first with having epilepsy and all the medicine I take for it I also use mmj but I haven't been able to reach my neurologist I've called and left messages worrying if something could be wrong or what to do about my medicines I don't know what to do I also had a stroke last year and just don't know about my meds harming the baby if anyone has any information or any advice please share thank you for reading

posted June 25, 2016
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All i can advice is as u cant reach ur neurologist goto ur gp asap for advice or if like me uve an epilepsy nurse as i do ask her if she can get hold of ur nerologist asap too voice ur concerns hope this helps i wish u well pls keep me posted ok

posted June 25, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thank you all for your advice and kind words 😊💜

posted June 28, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

ive taken dilantin for years. have four very healthy babies. now men. no bad effects to them. hugs. god bless u.

posted June 27, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I was and they had to change meds, I got my levels checked weekly at Quest and had to stay in bed my last trimester. My neurologist and OB/GYN worked great with each other. I had a boy that was perfect.

posted June 27, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Congrat hope best for you and baby on the way, that's a blessing

posted June 26, 2016

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