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My migraines have been a major problem as of lately and not getting enough sleep due to my partners loud snoring at nights , waking up with headaches and having blackouts throughout the day . I currently take keppra and have been consistent with my dosage morning and night at the regulated time frame but i feel i need to make alot more changes to be in a more happier state of mind to reduce these migraines to prevent anymore seizures from happening .

March 31, 2025
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Getting enough sleep at night is ideal for everyone!
If you are having a hard time adjusting to someone else's sleep habits. Your only other options are... sleep in different beds... or maybe they're the one who need to see a Doctor about their snoring? Sometimes snoring is a sign or side effects to other underlying conditions. I'm not saying something's wrong. I'm saying that whatever is going on might be able to either be maintained, or fixed... IF something is wrong.
NOTE: Migraines are a huge part of epilepsy! I've always had really bad migraines with my seizures growing up... then they turned into a 24/7 chronic migraine after I had my surgeries. I did find a medication to control my migraines though (by accident, while trying different meds for my seizures).

April 1, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I agree with your post, good call

March 31, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I was only having seizures in my sleep but the 3-4 hours of sleep have led to me having them while im awake now since 2022 when i had a car accident while i was driving and since then my seizures have been uncontrolled , ive gone to my doctor about this but he hasnt been of much help , having to take multiple meds is not what i believe will solve the problem as ive tried an has caused unstable behavior as ive been told . Its a challenging issue cus the sleepless nights and headaches make life very complicated being unable to work and have a life outside of my home . Staying positive is my main focus

March 31, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I agree with your post, it's dif per person, my wife snores and it's a little bit of a inconvenience per se, I'm not sure if I do, I have not been told by anyone I have to me since being a little kid, I usually get to sleep after about 5 or 10 minutes, sometimes a little bit longer, but do, I don't think it effects me and my condition I have, I do have and have had a few seizures in my sleep on occasion, but it's dif per person and I hang in there and try to stay pos and so can you, my opinion but get peoples opinions here which is ok with, but then go to your doc about the situation and condition you have and go from there, my opinion good luck with your outcome,

March 31, 2025
MyEpilepsyTeam

Yes, migraines are commonly associated with epilepsy. People with epilepsy are about twice as likely to experience migraines compared to the general population. Migraines can occur before, during, or after seizures, and some MyEpilepsyTeam members report experiencing chronic migraines that can last for weeks. Poor sleep Show Full Answer

Yes, migraines are commonly associated with epilepsy. People with epilepsy are about twice as likely to experience migraines compared to the general population. Migraines can occur before, during, or after seizures, and some MyEpilepsyTeam members report experiencing chronic migraines that can last for weeks. Poor sleep quality due to a partner's sleep apnea and loud snoring can definitely impact your epilepsy management. Lack of sleep is a known trigger for both seizures and migraines. The disrupted sleep you're experiencing could be contributing to your morning headaches and daytime blackouts. While it's good that you're consistent with your Keppra, you should discuss these symptoms with your neurologist. They can help develop a treatment plan for managing both your epilepsy and migraines. In the meantime, consider sleeping in a separate room if possible to ensure better sleep quality, as proper rest is crucial for seizure management.

March 31, 2025

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