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I am 23 and was diagnosed with focal motor epilepsy when I was 6. I was stable for a long time but now i am having the occasional seizure primarily at night. I am already on a high dose of lamictal (450mg a day) and I am a small person so I don't think raising medication will be safe or effective. Are there any lifestyle changes such as food or exercise that have helped control peoples seizures?
Trying ways to manage stress if you struggle with it
Has anyone have any serious issues with VNS surgery. I already had a previous RNS type of surgery but this time they offered VNS and worried. I actual started working a second full time job to keep a reason to delay. What do you think?
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That is something I'm not familiar with. I wish you the best regardless of what you decide.
You are welome.
Has anyone had VNS surgery and how long does it take to slow down your seizures or even stop them. I am planning to get that surgery but afraid if it doesn't help it will still be on the biggest nerve of my body. I workout, jog and have jobs I have to pick up heavy things. Can anyone please help. Spring is coming in the Northeast ☀️ Thanks in advance!
Thanks for your response!
I began eating healthy due to another health factor. I noticed when I dropped the sugar from my morning coffee, started drinking more bottled water rather than drinking soda or fruit juices, and… read more
I have two full-time jobs and I am always around a lot of people. I work in the Boston Garden on weekends and planning to star in a movie documentary. I had a small seizure in front of a lot people, I was walking around in different directions and even jump over a table. I never wanted to talk about it but, this website and group got me ask about it. I am little scared to go back in front a lot of people to focus in on a movie, do you think people will look at me weird when I go back?
Thank you for the hug.
I am reading about the comments about the applied diets. (Ketogena and Modifications Adkins.) . They are a type of treatment. How many of you are prescribed by a nutritionist?
Very healthy but no evidence it will help reduce or impact seizures.
I have my fasting diet I have been doing since three months ago and I do it for my condition and my religion beliefs, I plan on staying with till I lose another 10 lbs. What is your opinion on the question here?
Started using the Instant Pot as there are many recipes that can be found all over the Internet. Many were found using Google
Too much sugar ruins 24-48 hours ugh
I’ve actually have no sweet anymore 🤷🏻♀️ that’s probably good lol 😂
I had the cell number to call for my previous Neurologist. I can communicate with MyChart at Yale Neurology. If it is really big, I will call the office. I also have Nile to keep track if my meds were… read more