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Seizures For More Than 40 Years, Information
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­

If you read my profile I posted what happened to me and how things worked out.

The most important thing to tell you is you may need an adjustment in medication. This may not work for you but it may and you must talk to your doctor about it.

When i was young i failed in school no matter how hard i tried. At about 20 i had a seizure. When i went to the doctor he prescripted Dilantin to me. It made me sick and dizzy every time I took it so I wouldn't take it.

I went to the doctor and… read more

posted November 20, 2016
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I agree with you on this. It also takes alout out of you. Your energy level sinks and sometimes you can get it back and sometimes you get it back soner the whole idea is to truly try and keep moving as mush as possible.

posted November 20, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Im 60, same thing.... except only 1 1/12 since surgery... The entire thing to realize is it takes time, and more time, but you come around... lol

posted February 26, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

40 yrs for you or for me ? I'm 47 & had seizures for 40 yrs B4 my seizure surgery. Now 6 yrs seizure free

posted February 26, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Danny, that sounds like 40 years ago. Man it took time for those dilantins to work right but they still do to this day... keppra, cant do...weird...

posted February 25, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Quite too often I hear stories of PPL saying the feel like zombies & just stop their meds cold turkey. I started Vimpat about 5 yrs ago.It was hard at first. But the human body needs time to adjust to any medication you take.After giving it 6 months I found it to work very well.I gave my body & the medication time to work & adjust. Today I am very happy that I waited. Don't be so quick to quit. Our bodies just need time to adjust

posted February 25, 2017

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