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I Had The RNS DEVICE SURGERY, July Of 2024. I’ve Had Epilepsy Since, I Was 4 Years Old . Is There Anyone Who Could Let Me Know How The RNS

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Bethlehem, PA

I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was very young. I took Dilantin and Phenobarbital , until I was 19. I was then put on tegretol and off Dilantin . Throughout my life I was put on many different seizure medications. None of the medications I took would even lesson my seizures. Throughout my life, I always took my pills and never stopped them. I got numerous EEG TESTS but, the information didn’t give my neurologists any new or different information concerning my seizures. After, my children… read more

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I’ve had the RNS for 5 or 6 years. Just like you throughout my life, since I was a child, I was placed on every medication possible but had no luck. I had so many EEG’s… read more

10 hours ago
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Can I Use A Semi Permanent Tattoo, Will It Affect My Medication (lamotrigine)

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Scotland, UK
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I have 3 tattoos and having seizures never affected this..I love tattoos and would def get another but they can be costly…so never messed with my meds
I was on and still am on Dilantin.,Topamax and… read more

16 hours ago

I Read Up On The Keppra They Have Me On. It Certainly Filled In A Lot Of The Blank's I Needed To Know. Thank You Everyone

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Waynesboro, GA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It's dif per person,as for the med (s) go, what the effects of a med may not have the similar effects to someone else, I don't think they are the same, etc we are all different than each other, I have… read more

15 hours ago

Good Morning Too, All My Wonderful Friend's. I Hope Everyone Had A Wonderful 👍 Night. I've Been Praying 🙏 For You All.

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Waynesboro, GA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thank you, Melissa. I feel comfortable stating that we will all follow up on your proceeding toward success in controlling seizures. We welcome your contact anytime. Please try to get enough sleep… read more

19 hours ago

This Isn't Epilepsy Related, But Trying To Help A Friend. She Thinks He Has Social Anxiety Or Multiple Personality Disorder....

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Minneapolis, MN

but he hasn't gone to the doctor, even for an annual physical, for over 20 years
Would that include this behavior? Another friend has recently started asking if this is what depression looks like. This individual is constantly seeking attention, so when my friend offers to go somewhere with him somewhere and he can pick, he ignores her and just goes sits is his garden all day, even when she is there trying to ask how is day went. The only friends he has are when he makes treats and brings… read more

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I agree with Eric Thom, he has gotten away with too much for too long and it will only continue to get worse. Eric says it way better than I do. And yes he does need and evaluation and diagnosis… read more

18 hours ago

Has Anyone Lost A Lot Of Memories, From These Thing's? Don't Remember A Lot Of Thing's!?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Waynesboro, GA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You are welcome

26 mins ago

I Do Have A Question ❓ For The Female's. Have Any Of You Ever Had A Seizure And Wet The Bed? Or Wherever You Might Be Asleep At!?

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Waynesboro, GA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Only Once Because I Was Dreaming, I Was Using The Bathroom

12 hours ago

I Only Get This Feeling Every 5-6 Months. Very Strange.... Should I See My Dr About This

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Waynesboro, GA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You are welcome anytime

2 days ago

I Don't Think I'm Dehydrated. I Drunk 3 Bottle's Of Water 💦 Late Last Night. But Didn't Take Me Long To Urine It Out.

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Waynesboro, GA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I should probably add that technically if it is clear then you can be over hydrated or there can be an issue going on. The normal color is light yellow. The darker it is the more dehydrated you are.

1 day ago

Only Way To Stop It Is If You're Sitting Still? But If You Get Up It Starts Feeling Funny Again. Like That Vertigo. Just Without The Vomitin

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Waynesboro, GA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My medications cause my eyes to move around uncontrollably to where everything in the room is moving around

1 day ago
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