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The first time I worked with my current doctor was due to having to switch because of insurance. He was aware I had just had a seizure and the doctor had already raised the dosage, but he still wanted to raise it even more to above the max amount that I kept seeing all over the internet so I refused to do it. That was last summer. I recently had two seizures, the only ones so far this year and since last summer, after working overtime for 2 months and getting stressed and asked if they could… read more
@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member , You could try getting a second opinion. You can find information about your local Epilepsy Foundation at www.epilepsyfoundationmn.org & contact them & let them know your situation & see what they can suggest & see if they can recommend any Neurologists in your area & you might get more than one name & then go to www.Google.com & see if you can find any reviews about that doctor, in 2019! I was on Keppra for 2 months & it made me so tired that I had to take a nap every day & eventually I started having trouble sleeping & so I got off it. Keppra can cause side effects that many of us don’t like cause it can cause mood swings, anger issues & make people not act like themselves, all known as the Keppra Rage. Keppra is known to cause excessive drowsiness & trouble sleeping. If you had gone 2 years without a seizure I can’t see why the doctor would continue to change or increase your medication. Good luck. Your friend in Texas, Becky
Only until I could replace him...
well, I just put in a request to switch doctors. I just had to contact the office to ask why they included a diagnosis on my transportation application I have to fill out every year when I don't have that diagnosis? They were likes, oops.
No I've never had that problem before but if you feel unsettled you can always get a new neurologist.I'm not sure what I would do in your case.hope you work out out your issue and feel more comfortable with how your feeling.
@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member - He describes himself as general with a passion for epilepsy.
@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member - I got a second opinion from another practice and told him, but he just rolled his eyes and tossed it aside and treated me like it wasn't even a factor to consider. He's treating me and researching my case like I have autoimmune even though I went to a specialist who said I didn't. He said he rather be cautious.
@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member - way to advocate for yourself. The doctor referred me to another neurologist who specializes in MS. I didn't know that was their specialty until I got a call from their office. It was the first time anyone told me that. I asked if I was being considered for that said this is the first I heard of it. I'm seeing how the appointment goes, but not telling me I'm a candidate might be the last straw. Think it would be time to find someone new.
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