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Can Low Protein Cause A Seizure?

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Katy, TX
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Low sodium is a common trigger for me, which can be caused by drinking too much water, and caffeine is also a trigger. I know my Dr said that protein is needed to help with healing the brain, so… read more

Has Anyone That Has Been On High Doses Of Kepra Had Problems With Their Thyroid?

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Fruitvale, TX
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best meds i ever had!!!

Thyroid And Hormones And Seizures

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Tampa, FL

Has anyone been diagnosed with seizure disorder that also has a thyroid issue and is a female and also has a major hormonal issue that affects her with having seizures?

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Yes I had to have a hysterectomy when I was 29 I have thyroid Age 31 problems and seizures

Does Anyone Notice How The Weather Has Effect On Your Epilepsy?

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Deal, UK

When the weather is dull and cold I have had more seizures, but if its nice and sunny I find it gives me a boost to do more than I usually do.

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Great Idea For You Good. Good Luck πŸ’œπŸ’œ

So ,my Friends Mum Who Saw Me Having 6/7 Repeat Absences Saturday Evening , Saw Her Today And She Asked If She Should Ever Call A Ambulance?

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Chorley, UK

I always thought if it was big ones you call not absences , she said was in and out talking complete nonsense for about 5+ minutes

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The only time to call EMT is if you hurt yourself
My first call would be to MD . If you have alot of these ask dr. About. SEIZURE RESCUE MEDICATION
EVERYONE should be seizure first aid certified
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I Just Had My Thyroid Removed, I Am Noticing More Jerks In My Legs, Hands And Arms, I Havent Had A Seizure In Almost Two Years.

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TX

I used to have myoclonic seizures all the time, but they are controlled now. could there be a link between seizures and the thyroid?

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maybe... question, what's your trigger? food seizures, photosenitivity, concussion, ect? maybe when you took out the thyroid, everything went haywire. that or the thyroid was protecting something and… read more

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I've Been Having This Funny Feeling Going On In My Head All Day For Weeks Now Like Am Just Off Kneel And Not There.

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Muskegon, MI

Like you're going to have a sezuire but nothing ever happens. Your taking you're meds on time and eating and staying hydrated and everything but still feel off in the head. Like you lost your equilibrium and you know something is off but you don't know what.

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David I've felt the same way I haven't had a Keppra level drawn in over 3+ years

What Do You Think About Soda Pop Since You Started Drinking It, And Do You Drink It On A Periodic Basis Weekly?

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Lakewood, CO

I was asked by step son and he said I drink regularly during the day a few drinks, I asked my doc when I seen her and she gave me her opinion on it, just curious what is your opinion on the question here?

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I never noticed the change

Weight Gain With Medication

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Los Gatos, CA

Has anyone gained weight due to there medication/medications?

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i was up to 220lbs. i got put in a mental ward(this crazy) when i got in there...i had a bad spell. they took me to I.C.U. for awhile. went back to floor 3, after that was over. boy i was glad to be… read more

My Neurologist Said My Epilepsy Is In Front Right Temporal Lobe So What Kind Is That?

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I had a left temporal lobe removed in 1995. The issue discovered, I have spikes of current on the left but those spikes will go onto the right then go back to the left. When having the Deep Brain… read more

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