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Englewood, CO

I have had my condition and have thought about this once in a while but I have haven't been let in on it plays a part of the condition I have from my doc and the other people in the medical field etc, I have on my own put in my life a diet and it is doing ok, what do you think about this ❓ is it a factor in your condition or what?

August 17, 2024
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

There is no corelation between weight and epilepsy. However, weight gain may cause your medication to be out of whack. Weight gain may cause your medication to be the wrong dosage.

I advise talking to your doctor if you have gained significant weight and your medication is not effective.

August 31, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Some anticonvulsants can cause fatigue, if you get it alot your weight will increase due to lack of exercise, to prevent weight gain try to keep more active.

August 17, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

There are medications that have side effects of Wieght gain

August 17, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It’s not Epilepsy that causes weight gain . Although there are AED side Effects , that can cause weight gains and even weight loss .

Then there is the type of foods and exercising we do or not do that can causes weight gain or weight loss

September 2, 2024
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I don't think the weight is related to the condition. It is from the medication a person takes and the side effects it has.

August 30, 2024

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