Discrimination

Has anyone ever been discriminated against or refused a job because of epilepsy? I understand there are some jobs that are risky for individuals with epilepsy,but let me tell you why Im asking this question. Im a Healthcare provider and I was seeing clients in home for an agency here in Jacksonville,Florida called Visiting Angels I had a seizure one night at my case. When I came back around my patient was ok and I was able to finish my shift. As a result of that they… read more

If You Have A Seizure Can It Fill Like You Just Fell Asleep.

If yes how can I explain to people that I can't tell for sure if I had or hadn't had a seizure. That would also mean I can't tell how many I have or when I have them.

Do Blood Pressure Meds & Cholesterol Meds Interact With Anti Seizure Meds?

I have an appointment with a cardiologist because my cholesterol is high & my blood pressure keeps bouncing up & down pretty much on a daily basis. what are some side affects of these med interacting with anti-seizure meds?

Do Anti Epileptic Medicine Impact Memory:

I m on 3000 mg of Kepra and 800 mg of carbamazepine, these have any negative impact on memory, anyone has any experience, please share:
Thanks

Does Anyone Get Hot Then Freezing And Back To Hot After A Seizure?

I always get freezing after a seizure and when i start feeling normal again i start going from hot to cold to hot and back and forth. I can not get comfortable! It's 85 degrees and i have a sweatshirt on and I'm still freezing! But i checked my temperature and it's normal. Is this a type of seizure?

How Many Anti-seizure Medications Is Too Much To Take At Once?

Under some research I'm seeing that its suggested to have 2 at a time. My neurologist has me on 4 anti epileptic medications right now. Is that too much? Especially because they aren't working.

My Seizures Are Worsening.

At least I didn't hurt myself last night even though I did fall and was tired afterward. Always seems to happen near the end of my menstrual cycle. Didn't use to be that way. The seizures were controlled for a long time. My anti seizure medicines are Keppra and Lamtrogine. Technically generic Keppra but I can't spell it. But I take other medicines for nerve pain that can be used as anti seizure medicines even though they don't help me with seizures. I left a message with my neurologist… read more

Are You Having Problems Knowing How To Do Things And Navigating Around On This Site?

If so, then here are some sources of details about how to navigate and perform many different actions on this site
Here are some tips that I got in response from the creators of this site -- when I asked if it was possible to put a "How to" index on the screen after logging into this site. It is not possible (due to the complexity of doing so and the cost to do so --both a major problem since this is a non-profit organization that created this site).

While they indicated that cannot make the… read more

I'm Wanting To Use Natural Products To Remove Nail Fungus.

Does anyone know if there are any herbs I should avoid? I'm a controlled epileptic, and haven't had a seizure in over 20 years.
Thank you.

Can You Take Or Have You Taken Adren-all With Anti Seizure Medications?