Hi all,
I had my first baby 6 months ago and was able to do it with no meds. Unfortunately I have had two grand mal/tonic clonic seizures since then while sleeping so now I'm taking Keppra and Lamictal. We want to have another baby sometime in the next year or two. Has anyone taken these meds while pregnant? My neurologist has said I need to be on meds for the rest of my life. :-( I'm worried about taking them while preggo...
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Hi,
I have been on maternity leave then on disability for an addition 4 months. I have had two major tonic clonic seizures during sleep since being on leave and am now back on meds. I am still having simple partial seizures during sleep. I have a job that requires me to drive all day and sometimes transport children by myself. Should I disclose the new seizures and my history of epilepsy to my job before returning in 2 weeks? I don't want to lose my job or my benefits I have a newborn son.
I agree, see if there's another job duty, then i think they should have FMLA, I was put on that from a job a while back, It's was for when my sick leave ran out, but worked out and full benefits, a… read more
Does anyone else feel guilty about having a seizure? I know I shouldn't but I feel like I get in trouble when I do.
I had one while driving and it almost killed my son and I.
Please, try not to allow those guilty feelings.
This is not something we can control.
Hi, this forum is very important and helpful for those suffering and needing advice. Recently I have noticed people abusing the forum and treating it as a dating site - giving out private email addresses and phone numbers to those that are vulnerable. Please don't abuse the site in this way (I'm not mentioning names but you know who you are).Thank you.
welll I say no not a dating site there are lots of them out there but I see why two would hook up they understand what is doing on with you in part
My husband is having serious stomach pain as he just started keppra. Any advice?
Call the Dr who gave him the scrip and list his issues.
Hi there, really random question but does anyone else have trouble with dating. I barely date anymore as I'm petrified of having a seizure out in public and in front of a date. I hate having to tell a man before I go out with him that I have epilepsy and what to do if I have a seizure on our very first date. It's just a bit embarrassing and I just feel a bit pathetic having to make all these precautions before. I also can't feel safe as im really vulnerable after a seizure so i worry about that… read more
@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member, it took me decades to get over that mental block. But once you do, you will find the right guy. It's all about wanting to be understood.
I was asked if I knew what planet I was on seriously asked this question. I wanted to be funny. But it came out as aggressive.
Fortunately everyone at a hospital asked very polite questions. It was a Paul Blart Mall Cop type that was so rude to me. Him: Do you drugs? Me: Yes I do. Him: How frequently? Me : Everyday. It… read more