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I went out yesterday purposely and I'm happy again! I can't wait for this weekend! I'm going to finally do open mic again! Last time was 2020 and I blocked him. I spoke a little ruff to him first
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Not being believed is worse than a seizure. I hope your days are sunny and peaceful.
When did you get it?
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Got that degree in 2012.
No need to apologize. Tell your neurologist's about the depression side effect of that medication
As someone who was once labeled as not likely to ever reach a long-term seizure free state (and have… read more
I am 100% positive that hormones are playing a huge factor in both the frequency and intensity of my seizures but I’m not sure where to start to address it. If anyone has any suggestions, PLEASE let me know!
I had more seizures in my 40's than any other time except my teens. The seizures I had in peri menapause were also more severe, causing a loss of memory and balance. It took weeks to get over each… read more
My siezure RX depletes my body of Magnesium Oxide. I was having severe cramping muscles. I also am B12 deficient. Other blood levels good. Hope Mum is feeling better! GOD BLESS!
Mine was always to low they could never get it to normal level
i have had epilepsy since 4 and i was recently diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy and my epilepsy specialist said that surgery might be a good option but i also have other types of epilepsy so i dont know if my other types would be affected not only that but i have a traumatic brain injury and acute encophalophaly
Francis2,
I don’t blame You!
I have heard in the past from several friends who have tried many others including surgery, implants or non-medication alternative methods. However, I think it would help if those of you who have to share your experience with those are now at the point where they have been told that medication will never allow them to reach a long-term seizure free state.
If Q + A section was better organized, then I would not have to ask this question, but we have a support site, so we have to do what we can… read more
@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member Everyone gets nervous. Usually what helps is if you talk to your epileptologist/surgeon. From the surgeon, I learned there was a better chance of dying from a car accident… read more
I've have generalized seizures with JAS (I think that's what the doctor called it) since I was 13- I'm 44 now with 3 kids. My youngest son has hand tics but the doctor said that's normal but my oldest has a facial tic that I'm quite concern about. He is 27 now and I can only suggest the doctor. Should I be nagging for a neurologist?
We're you born with this, or have an accident