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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 started with seizures just as I was coming out of menopause at 54. I’m going to be 64 in June. All of my family and friends as well as myself think my epilepsy was brought on by a hormonal change. I… read more
Does anyone know if 200mg 2x day is a high dose? I mean I could ask my neurologist. Just curious.
I take 1 200 in morning 2 at night and mind are brand name and never had problem but came sz free goning on 25 yrs as also take Tegretol 400mg 1 in morning 1 at night same time brand name
When did you get it?
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Diagnosed 1992 I think winter. Oh wait nope summer.
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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Surgery may be an option but I am very nervous about it. Any information you can share will be appreciated.
I know that a few of my friends have expressed that if that had known before they had their first brain surgery what they know now, then they never would have agreed to it. Who else feels this way? How many feel that the brain surgeries have improved your quality of life?
I am not going into this eventual trip to the seizure center with any intention of agreeing to a brain surgery until there is no other options. I believe because my neurologist is at least in his late 60s, that he is very… read more
But the good thing for me is going through all the pain I became seizure free.
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 on this site but i and a couple of my team friends are going to get video chats on skype (or zoom or other video calls) and send it to video using the pic/video
another way is to live q&a (but i… read more
As Bryan explains, if you listen to his pod cast, there are a lot of reasons (unfortunately the most frequent is unknown) of why an individual of any age develops Epilepsy.
Not to mention, even if… 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!