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Has Anybody Ever Been Told By Their Specialist That Epilepsy Is Related/connected To Migraines

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
London, UK

I have always wondered about that, as I often get terrible headaches, sometimes feeling like I want to throw up.

June 12, 2022
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes. I had migraines at the same time as a started having epileptic seizures as a teenager.

June 12, 2022
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Specialist say that , because the many symptoms are identical.

Brainwaves over act, the seizures and migraines act up.
Alcohol triggers both
Change in sleeping patterns
Not taking meds or taking too much meds

Those are a few similarities between the 2. My sister has Migraines and uses a medication, I once was on. Neurontin / ( Gabentin ) for her migraines.

June 12, 2022

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