... “I’ve gained 40-plus pounds since I started taking it back in 2004-ish.”Epilepsy and Weight Changes In the study that found levetiracetam was weight-neutral, 9.4 percent of people taking the placebo treatment experienced weight changes. ...
Keppra and Weight Change: Is It a Side Effect?
... “I’ve gained 40-plus pounds since I started taking it back in 2004-ish.”Epilepsy and Weight Changes In the study that found levetiracetam was weight-neutral, 9.4 percent of people taking the placebo treatment experienced weight changes. ...
Seizures happen when there is a burst of abnormal electrical activity among neurons, which are t...
... On MyEpilepsyTeam, more than 119,000 members come together to ask questions, give advice, and share their stories with others who understand life with epilepsy.What was your epilepsy diagnostic process like when you first had symptoms? What sorts of tests did you undergo? ...
5 Types of Tests for Severe Epilepsy: Blood Test, EEG, and More
... On MyEpilepsyTeam, more than 119,000 members come together to ask questions, give advice, and share their stories with others who understand life with epilepsy.What was your epilepsy diagnostic process like when you first had symptoms? What sorts of tests did you undergo? ...
Epilepsy is a disorder in which abnormal electrical activity in the brain causes recurrent seizu...
... She knows it can be scary to navigate a serious condition like Dravet syndrome, but she encourages people to ask questions, seek help, and never hesitate to call 911 in a true emergency. ...
A Mother’s Story of Managing Seizures (VIDEO)
... She knows it can be scary to navigate a serious condition like Dravet syndrome, but she encourages people to ask questions, seek help, and never hesitate to call 911 in a true emergency. ...
Do you ever feel guilty for saying 'no' or canceling plans to rest? How did you learn to put yo...
Putting Myself First!
Do you ever feel guilty for saying 'no' or canceling plans to rest? How did you learn to put yo...
... If certain rides are not recommended, teach your child to take ownership over their condition with messages like “I’m choosing not to go on this ride because I want to stay safe,” rather than “I can’t go on this ride because I have epilepsy.” ...
Riding Roller Coasters With Epilepsy: Is It Safe?
... If certain rides are not recommended, teach your child to take ownership over their condition with messages like “I’m choosing not to go on this ride because I want to stay safe,” rather than “I can’t go on this ride because I have epilepsy.” ...