Hi All, It's been awhile since I've been able to visit. Much of what you have said sounds so closely related to migraines. I've had migraines since I was 26 and the first one I ever had truthfully I...
Hi, I'm sorry to hear about the reaction you had to the Lamictal. I'm with you it's a great drug I take 750mg qd. Recently, my Lamictal levels dropped without reason and I can tell you the reaction...
I'm in the process of increasing my Lamictal level as well, by 50mg to make a total of 750mg. The jump is necessary but never without a price. I tend to suffer from headaches and this time alot of...
Hi, My seizures are specifically catamenial, before my period and 1 day after. I have also had migraines around this time since I was in my 20's. The migraines were very predictable (several the 2...
Hi, Thanks for responding. To answer your question about lot #, it's the # on each bottle the Pharmacist receives from the company that distributes the meds. He may order 20 bottles of Lamictal and...
Hi, I'm still trying to figure out the reason why I had so many seizures last month. One about every other day. Somehow I can't imagine stress can screw up your body to that point, since I've had...
I use a multivit., B-complex, Cal. magnesium as I believe all women should. Although, I can honestly say it hasn't stopped me from having seizures and I still take my Lamictal faithfully. Speaking...
Hi Glenda, Thank you for your reply. If you don't mind me asking your age? I'm curious because you mentioned early onset menopause. I don't have a female family hx of menopause to use as a gauge...
Hi Nancy, I'm glad to hear you have others around you that care....it can make all the difference in the world. We can't change the opinions or misconceptions that others have about us, but we can...
Hi Gonny, Welcome...we can all relate to the fear you experience with your first seizure and there are a million questions that run thru your mind. If you haven't already you should see a neurologist...
Hi, This sounds all to familiar....I've been having the same kind of seizures. Feeling spaced out, just making it to the bed, in and out of it...not a full blown seizure just feels like you're right...
Hi, As I read your past family hx I couldn't help but feel your pain. My daughter works in a hosp. which has a neonatal unit and sees newborns go thru withdrawal...it's heart wrenching. She called me...
There's been much discussion on the site about hormones and if anyone has read my story that's what my seizures are related to. (Of course until recently, when I started having them just about every...
Welcome... I read your post and wanted to refer you to a good website that someone else posted for me, it has a lot of great information. Numerous different types of seizures and such. It helped me...
I'm still on my meds and Yes I drive but never during periods like this. Since my husband and I work at the brokerage together I can ride with him. When I'm not feeling well I won't go in public...
For those who wanted to know how my seizures started: Aug 2001 - Was in a staff meeting started to taste metal in the back of my throat. Began to have a coughing jag and on my way to my office fell...
I'm a believer in herbal treaments, but when it comes to the brain I wouldn't take the chance. I'm on Lamictal 750 mg, which is not for depression or mood swings in my case. I suffer from catamenial...
Thank you for your notes of encouragement. I'm doing better today...took alot of time to rest yesterday and taking it easy today to get my strength back for another work week. I hate to miss work and...
The numerous tests we go thru with normal results can make you want to scream. PCP's don't have a clue when it comes to seizures (at least that's what I've found) finding the right neuro that will...
Keep pulling for me.....I know it won't be long. cm ...
Feeling worn out from the one last night, but very happy to have made it this far tonight. I've been reading alot on the site and it's reassuring to know that we're not in this alone. I can't really...
Hi Michelle, I sure can relate to "wishing I could remember". I think I miss that the most. It's hard to hear your kids tell story's of your life and you can't remember all the details. My family and...
things. This is the longest run of seizures I've had since I was first dx. It's really getting annoying. I'm having one around 7-7:30 pm every other night. Has anyone experienced major changes in...
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Hi, Glad to hear you have an appt. no need to suffer any longer. One thing I have found is that 60% of the people that suffer from seizure have completely normal test results, so if that ends up...
My Valentine's dinner out last night ended abruptly with an instant migraine running into a seizure. Thank God I know my body well enough to recognize the signs and reactly quickly without...
Hi all, I'm feeling much better and back to work, praying I have no episodes today. I'm fortunate that I have alot of support at work and have only had about 5 at work over the last 3yrs. It was a...
Thank you for your support! I feel much better today and much more mentally clear. I'm still playing it by ear as far as the cause of the most recent set back. It's a fine balance the human body and...
I'm new to the site. Felt it would be nice to talk to others that are having the same kind of issues. collapsed at work suddenly taken by ambulance to hosp. All test results were normal and released...