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Mostly as a ramification to seizures, but not out of that. I always find it’s a fine line of what to consider mental illness as it is human and normal to go through something like depression when you… read more
Hi guys,
I'm not on any medication at the moment for my tonic clonic and grand mal seizures.
I'm wanting to speak to my Dr about maybe starting Topomax.
Has anyone been on it? Any side effects? Does it help stop seizures?
Did you take topomax in conjunction with other seizure meds or on it's own?
Thanks heaps.
I Was on Topomax and it had some side effects that were tolerable … Stay strong in time you might be thankful 🙏 🙏
My daughters not diagnosed with Epilepsy, however she has been having mental health issues and is waiting for a assessment. Is it worthwhile me seeking my epilepsy nurse to add input.
My neurologist and mental doctor consult on my meds I take some mental drugs that prevent seizures and depression at the same time because my mental doctor knows about my seizures
It’s 1 degree. Feels like -16! Lots of car accidents. Glad I stocked up on groceries last week! Warm and cozy here.
Check out my first flower I am going to dry and frame!
In MD we had a weeks supply of dry food. One group my husband got at Lowe’s which you squeeze their fluid in it . We used that when snowstorm hit with wind lost power for week . Our house siding was… read more
I'm having forgetfulness. I have partial complex epilepsy. I now have been having frequent " focal/dissociative," I am not sure what to do. Is this for my psychiatrist or neurologist? How can I get this straightened out?
Start with your neurologist...
I know that a poor eating habit can cause havoc to someone who has diabetes - because they need to regularly check their blood sugar levels, but I am not aware of that being the case for someone who has epilepsy - especially when they are on one AED that suppresses the appetite, and another one that counteracts the side-effect of the said AED. Just curious.
When I was a child my doctor put me on an all fat diet, and no sugar. I didn't have any seizures then.
A full moon makes my puppy kind of crazy which = a lack of sleep = which does tend to increase absent seizures (is that still the term? this stuff has changed so much over the last 2 decades. )
I have 3 different types of seizures, schizoaffective disorder depressive type, depression, social anxiety, and more. I was wondering if there was anyone else out there in a similar situation as me or am I just a unique falling apart person.
Oh boy! The more I read and learn I how incredibly important it is to be proactive and remember people make mistakes. Those in the medical field are people. It's impressive that you share this and ask… read more
I do not like any drugs. I never take pain medication, unless it’s Ben-Gay or Icy Hot. I take Tylenol if needed, but only take the prescribed dosage and stay in bed.
The reason for writing a prescription should be thoroughly explained to a patient. Ask questions! That physician is working for YOU
GOOGLE the name of the drug and read everything you think… read more
I was just wondering if anyone has experienced their seizure medication suddenly stop working so well. I feel so down and just stuck as I don't know where to go from here. What happens when your medication stops working? Are there alternative therapies to medication and if so how would I go about being referred for them? I just want to be seizure free again as I am miserable.
One of the medications prescribed to me made me cry all hours a day
This particular side effect was not a quality of life as you are aware of
Call your neurologist and have the medication changed.
I… read more
