When I was working , I was only able to work 2nd and 3rd shifts. I was never able to wake up for early morning shifts. First time I tried to work the first shift , I was fired in 3 days , because I… read more
I just wondered if Epilepsy could have increased my chances of getting Shingles seeing that they are both nervous system / brain related. I noticed a burny itchy spot in my cheek a few days ago. Its getting bigger. The rest of my right side of my face started itching too. And the back of my neck and down my back. So walked into the pharmacy today after church to get an antihistamine for this strange "allergy" I have. And the pharmacist told me it's not an allergy. IT'S SHINGLES! No wonder I've… read more
I am having shingles on my right side right now. I also had them when I was a teenager. I've had three seizures since I've been aware of the shingles on my back..I feel really out of it and hurting… read more
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
Not being believed is worse than a seizure. I hope your days are sunny and peaceful.
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
Just seen the nerologist last Thurs Jan 2023.My Nerologist, She doesn't want anyone elses scans or tests. When I've already have had abnormal EEGs plus video EEG. MRI & Cat scans are all normal tho. Anyhow my Nerologist,She wants to do all her own
Workup. Is this normal?
Cause none of my sons Nerologists have did same testing they always went to next step/testing. He was finally diagnosed 2022 Generalized epilepsy after yrs (started when 14 yrs, now 25) of having them and being on meds.
But my offer is no joke. I make it not in jest. But I'm all seriousness
When did you get it?
1950s
1960s
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1990s
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Diagnosed 1992 I think winter. Oh wait nope summer.
My grandson has been one month seizure free until last night....he had a typical seizure for him but with vomiting. Had anyone else experienced this?
Im 4 months post op- craniotomy, and it seems like i have a dent in a portion of my head where the bone flap was taken out. Is that normal and will it forever stay that way, or will it "fill in" with time? My doctors didnt really answer me last time i asked back in november, they probably didnt understand my question.
Just found out I am anemic, very low red blood cell count. The thoughts from Dr. is that chronic use of antiepileptics (40 years worth) is the cause. I hadn't been made aware of this possible side effect before.
I run my own landscape business. I started to feel tired at the end of the season and realized that my iron level was low. Started taking ferritin and it made a huge difference