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Does Coconut Oil Really Reduce Seizures?
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I was reading that a few people were taking 2teaspoons of coconut oil a day and it was helping them. What do you guys think

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Mct oils on days I'm not hitting NY proteins as my neurologist and primary agree healthy diet should consist of low carbs and hardly sugar or caffeine, keto diet. Has been helpful but I'm a suckered… read more

Lamictal Side Effects
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I've been taking Lamictal since January 1st (tapering off Depakote). Since then, I've been having very weird and vivid dreams (and a few nightmares, too). My question is this:
(1) Has anyone else had these side effects?
(2) Does this go away once my body adjusts to the medication?

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correction... medication changed to fycompa due to negative effects... no issues with lamictal in concordance with lamictal.. i pray that anyone who has had negative effects from lamictal (or any… read more

Has Anyone Ever Heard Of Men Having Seizures From Hormonal Issues?
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I have a seizure once a month around the same time usually within the same week. I always joked around with everyone saying I am having my "period" but now I am doing some research and seeing that guys also have menstrual cycles but not very noticeable. Kind of a crazy question but might as well try and figure it out right? Haha

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Yea it can happen because it can happen for girls too

Anybody Taken Levitracetam Had A Hard Time Getting Pregnant?
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I think they have me on to high of a dose and my obgyn thinks it might be a problem and my neurologist says no just take folic acid too/

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definitely messes with my mood alot, i thought the max on that medication was 3,000 per day

Light Sensitivity .
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Diagnosed epilepsy 2017 after two seizures two years apart. Lamotrgine has kept seizures away. Have always been a bit light sensitive but Increasingly in recent months… If I’ve seen a very bright flash of light or spend more than an hour on PC, within 24hr i get a fuzzy headache in one area of head, right centre.. lasts for four or five days and then clears… it’s a fairly recent development for it to be happening so frequently and am a bit concerned. Any advice please?

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I like natural light more, but light that is not natural such as lights at home and stores etc I'm ok with, but prefer natural light my opinion

Greetings!My Name Is Jackson Casey.My Wife Has Developed Reflex Over Last 3 Years.Can Dilation Seizure Meds Taken Over50 Years Cause This?
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Can you develop Reflex after taking Dilantin
For over 50 years?

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Here is a link to read, https://www.drugs.com/dilantin.html

Suspected Catamenial Epilepsy And Taking Hormones??
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Anyone of you hear that progesterone helps to decrease seizures... it is a hormone that is very high in the women's body when pregnant and I have no seizures when I'm pregnant...any one take hormones to decrease?? My neurologists will not help..

Also, what meds were you taking, I hear it can lower tegratol and lamictal levels which I take :(

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What kind of progesterone is it... a contraception or? What's it called..and how long have u been seizure free if u have been

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My Epileptologist Retired And I Am Looking For Recommendations On The West Coast. Thank You.
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I think a Neurologist treats all sorts of neurological disorders. Where an Eleptologist ican treat other disorders, but they are more specialized.

Has Anyone Experienced A Significant Increase In Frequency And Severity Of Seizures With Perimenopause?
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I am 100% positive that hormones are playing a huge factor in both the frequency and intensity of my seizures but I’m not sure where to start to address it. If anyone has any suggestions, PLEASE let me know!

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Yes, during my 40's I had more seizures and they were more intense. Some were so strong that I forgot people's names. I weeks of dizziness. Then once I hit my 50's it stopped. I haven't had a seizure… read more

Any Mums/New Mums/Mum To Be Out There That Take Carbamazepine And Levitracetam Together?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

Looking to get some information prior to starting a family appears the neurologist at my hospital does not want me to take carbamazepine as well as levitracetam.

Daily I take
1200mg of tegretol
1500mg of levitracetam

Also did anyone who was trying for a baby change medication beforehand and if so how was this experience?

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When I became pregnant I was lucky because at that time I was completely off medicine. I didn't know that I was pregnant until the 7th month. Then my doctor put me back on medication. I had to get… read more