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New Orleans, LA

My son have trouble sleeping. Is this normal in epileptics?

April 5, 2017
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes, especially when we don't know when the next episode will happen.

April 13, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Randy,
I learned somewhere that Epidolex contributes to Insomnia. My seizures have been controlled, but I am up at 4:20 AM becuse I am worried about a good number of things. Both my Conservator and I messed up on a number of things. I apparently snor loudly. Two of my siblings have Sleep Apnea, but it has never been mentioned to me. I see so many doctors someone might have noticed.

Leslie

September 24, 2022
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I sleep very well NOW.

April 14, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Well done terry wow keep up the good work on ur ep

April 12, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I had ep 55 yrs and never had any problem sleeping and still dont and sz free 18 yrs now

April 11, 2017

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