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How Many Were Diagnosed After The Age Of Age Of 65, No History Supporting? I Was 69. Since September 2023 I've Had 3 Seizures.
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I'm trying to find out why I started so late in life after having no previous symptoms or triggers.

Is Waking Up With A Bitten Cheek Or Tongue A Sign Of A Seizure@ Or Could It Be Something Else?
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My son is on depakote f9r epilepsy. He has not had a siezure for 2 years

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At my appointments they ask the same question every time wondering if I am having seizures in my sleep. so far, I have not.

What Is The Most Effective/common Seizure Medication?
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My husband is currently on lamotrigine and lacosamide and the longest he’s been seizure free is about 3 months. He’s tried Keppra and didn’t like the side effects. I’m just wondering if he should try something new.

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I have been all medications. My best on zonegran . Sz free for a year. Xcopri 3 months! Tegretol lessens the effects the best.! Every patient is different.

What Do You Take For A Rescue Medicine?
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Lorazepam

Does Anyone Try To Fight Off Having Auras Or Seizures?
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When I feel a aura coming on I say " Get Lost " out loud, what makes me feel better, today I felt a seizure coming on I took deep breath said "Get Lost " leave me alone " it stopped the seizure occurring, but it did still scare me a bit.

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If You Don't Mind Me Asking, How Often Did You Drink?

Would Two Seizures Within Say A Two Hour Period Be Considered A Medical Emergency?
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my son has a seizure then right when he comes out of it about 5 minutes later another and another and I have to call an ambulance.. because they won't stop...we told his doctor but he never said… read more

Does Rescue Medications Work?
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does rescue medications used in emergency for seizures work on non-epileptic seizures.
I mean the ones they use in hospitals to stop recurring seizures.

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My son has rescue meds administered after 1 min due to apnoea. He goes blue very quickly. He was moving after the tonic clonic phase had subsided. He digs his heels in and slides along the floor on… read more

What Challenges Have You Overcome Today?
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I got my Keppra ordered! No fun, as I had no Keppra refills due to my doctor leaving. I notified my new doctor’s office, my pharmacy and agreed to a March doctor’s appointment with whomever my new doctor is. What kind of doctor? I don’t know. The last doctor I trusted was Dr. White, a neurologist, in 1973. Picking up Keppra today YAY.

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Well, best wishes with the new doctor.

Klonopin
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Has anyone here had an increase in seizures after taking klonopin? Im about to start taking it and would like some reviews

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Years ago did try the medication can't recall how long I was on it but the neurologist I had at the time removed it from my system then started me with something else. I believe my largest issue were… read more

What Should You Do If The Neurologist Does Not Give You A SAP Or Recommend A Seizure Rescue Medicine? (Seizure Action Plan)
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Thanks for the information and to the helpers! Very important and much appreciated!