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What Can You Do When You See You Are Having Or Going To Have A Depression Beside Medication?Thx
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I have depression a little bit time to time but I don't stay at that level, I'll address the issue with what is happening and move on, I do my daily routine of prayer bible study, I think that is my… read more

ASPARTAAM And Epilepsie?(aspartame)
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I have found Stevie to be a nice replacement.

Lamictal And Weight Gain?
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Hello, i was asking myself if there were other people who use lamictal and have gained weight. I started in december and have been gaining weight ever since. It is just strange that i am becoming a fatty because of meds, So has anybody got some solutions to counter the weight gain?

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You can gain weight from Lamictal, Fycompa, Depakote, Dilantin, etc

Any Luck With Ketogenic Diet?
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Ive been on Keto for about 3 months now and it seemed to work pretty good but recently I had a pretty violent seizure in my bathroom. Gave myself a black eye and had several cuts all over my body. I was just wondering if anyone has tried keto and it worked or didnt work for them?

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I asked my doctor. She told me it wasn't really good. But it seems like it is. Don't know what to do about it yet

What Is Your #TopTip For Living Better With Epilepsy?
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Rest helps me. I feel refreshed! Like my iPhone when I restart it 🤩

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stay silly and stress free as much as possible

Went To Mozart Performance In San Francisco Had Sz Just As We Were Leaving. Phooey Didn’t Bring Any ER Meds. Pouring Rain. Love To All!
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Epilepsy Foundation of CT is having classes about Seizure First Aid. This one is in February. It is virtual, so can be seen and participated anywhere.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYucO.… read more

For Those Of You With Seizures In Your Sleep, Can You Provide Details About How You Feel In The Morning?
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I am asking if you, of course do not have the seizure and fall off the bed. Do you wake up with all kinds of body pain besides an obvious headache? I am just wondering if I have added sleep seizures to my collection because yesterday I woke up with pain in my back (top and bottom and a little sore on left leg). And this morning I am sore all above my waist and both of my legs. And I have never have gotten a sore neck from shoveling snow, or moving furniture, so that eliminates both of them… read more

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You need to talk to a doctor about these experiences. I’ve never fallen out of bed but I do wake up in pain a lot particularly after an active day. I attribute this to age. But I would definitely… read more

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Swelling Of Hands And Feet On Oxcarbazepine
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Has anyone experienced swelling in their hands and feet when on oxcarbazepine? I've started to self medicate with anti histamines and it's getting better. I'm seeing my epilepsy nurse tomo so hoping for some answers

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I am taking Keppra and Oxcarbazepine. My feet only swell if we have rain for a few days
I have lost weight. I know Keppra has helped because one of the side effect is lack of appetite. However, I… read more

Do You Find Seizures Are Linked To Your Emotions?
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I give you a hug! New high dose makes me work fast and get grumpy then cannot sleep all thru the night. The Dr said this will pass!

If I Watch My Triggers, I Do Not Have Seizures
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Mine were called Absence, now Partial Awareness. Where I live there is no Liability Insurance, so they call 911. I would not trust anyone to administer anything. I now wear a Lifeline button. I had a fall because I had not eaten due to a tooth being pulled, and was in the ER.

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You to the Rescue! Giving Rescue Medicine for Seizure First Aid Read Article...
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Mark, thank you.