Topamax made my legs to go num. It also effect my vision. Once I got off of it my vision came back like it was before i got on these drug....
Your doctor should be able to help you, thats what my doctor did. I know it isn't a fun thing. I tried almost ever drug out there for epilepsy and none seemed to work for me. Thats why I had brain...
I am the only one in my family that has Epilepsy. Mind was caused my a high fever when I was very young. A friend Ken...
I would tell your doctor what is going on and ask him what side for the meds that he is on. Like you said if it just started after his injection, it's very possible that be could causing it. But...
Yes give it some time. It may take a little time before you drungs starte to help you. I just hope everthing works you for you. A freind Ken...
Sorry that your going thu this. Not sure why the doctors can't find what is causing it. Like others have said you should see a neurologist who specializes in epilepsy, an epileptologist. I know this...
Cool Its great to hear that. I never had a seizure alert dog. I also wasn't responding to my meds to take for my seizures and they were getting worse. Thats why I went to surgery. It may not be for...
I would ask your Doctor for a referral to a neuropsychiatrist. They have alot of insight on this issure. And they would know what test for to take to see what is causing this problem. Hope the best...
You don't what to be drinking alcohol. Alot of times the preservatives that they put into foods could cause problems. If I was you keep track of what you eat and see it you have any seizures, and...
I would see if there are any other neuros around that you could see. In my case I could never stop taking my meds. And if I was having problems with them I always left my neuros know about it. If he...
Your not stupid and helpless, you are a great mom. And you can ramble on as much as you like. We are here for you. I know whats it's like to go thu school with seizures. I had a nurse that was like a...
I been on about ever drug out there and they all effected me in someway. Everyone had effects on my body. Mosty the made me so tried and I slept most all the time. Toamax made me num in my arms and...
I had my surgery about 2 months ago. I haven't had one seizure since my surgery and I am down to one kind of meds. I am so glad that I had it done. I am no longer tried all the time, like I was...
Know what you mean. I would wake up and my shirt would be soaked. This was happeing on a regular basis for me. It hasn't happen to me lately,it might becuase I am on a new drug and is a lower level....
i know how you feel. There are alot of people that don't understand. I had alot people that I never told about my epilepsy in my early years. Know I don't care if they know, so I am not afraid...
I also agree with Jenn also. As Jenn said, I would keep a log and discuss it with your doctor. Write down ever effect and how your feeling before, during and after your episodes. I normally felt very...
It sounds like your doing a good job of taking care of your teeth. I used a regular tooth brush on my teeth, mostly because elective boothbrush were not around that much, like they are today. My gums...
The seizures that I had when I was sleeping was very scary. I was unable to move my body and I couldn't talk no matter how hard I treid. I hope things work out for you. Ken...
Yes Randy I know what your going thu. I couldn't get my driver license for two years when I was 16, so I had to wait till I was 18. Now I am going thu the same thing. I haven't driven for the last...
I have tried Tegreto and the doctor also did blood test on me. He did that to check the levels of the drug. He would increase them if my levels was low. The truth is it didn't stop my seizures, even...
I know were your coming from. I was about 12 when my seizures started. It was a scary feeling the first time i had one. I didn't know what was going on with me. I have had Epilepsy for over 40 years....
I so sorry for you loss. Your mom sounded like a wonderful person and know she will be missed. I hope that everything works out for you. Just remember we are here for you. We are praying for you to...
Your not alone. I have auras without the migraine pain. Mine really started after my surgery. Being that I have Epilepsy, it fell like the start of a seizures, but it doesn't go all the way. Mine...
I was on Dilantin and it did effect my gums some. I would make sure that the doctor knows all the problems it is causing you. It is a very old drug and there are alot of news one out there. I hope...
Don't give up there. Just hang in there. I applied for SS and it took awhile before I got it. You should apply again and make sure that you don't miss anwering the question. I was told to make sure...
Not sure if all sceems cause seizers. I know that flickering from some screens may couse you to have them. I hope this helps. Ken...
I been to the hospital in a ambulance a few times myself. So I know what your going thu. I also been thu that adding meds its no fun. Just don't get discouraged, it will be ok. Your freind Ken....
I'm the same way to and have to reread pages of books. I was like that since I was in school. I had to study twice as much as other did in my class. And sometimes i didn't get it, but I made it thu...
My dilenton made my gums soft and sometimes they would bleed. But the other drugs didn't do that to me. I let your doctor know about it if I was you. He might be albe to help you. I hope everything...
Yes I was very young to and had alot of my seizures when I was in school. Thanks to a nurse that cared for me and made me feel normal. I was so glad that she was there for me. I wasn't sure what I...
I have aura's. For me it feels like I am going to have a seizures, but it doesn't go all way. I just had them after my brain surgery. They were really strong after my brain surgery, but they have...
I am 50 and been on meds since I was 13. I tried them all, but never could fine any that really worked for me. My seizures were getting worse, so thats why I had my surgery and I am feeling alot...
I didn't have hair loss, but it effected my eye site. It also made my feel numb in my legs and arms. I am glad that i am off of it. I am off of it know and can see alot better and my numbness is gone....
It was not to bad for me. I was on the 7th floor and was able to look at my window. I read some and looked at my window alot. I was also able to get up and walk around in my room. They also lowered...
Sorry to hear that. I hope things get better for you. I been on 3 meds at one time. I am down to only one since my surgary. Just hang in there....
Its been almost 2 months since my surgery and I haven't had a seizure since. My hair is almost growed back and I am starting to sleep alittle better. I am also starting to eat better and gain alittle...
I am into my 5th week of recovery after my brain surgery. I didn't what to do a thing after my surgery including eating, reading, watching TV, etc. I mean anything! I couldn't even stand to look at...
They are going to put some kind of strips on my brain first to narrow it down were the seizer comming from even more. I hope I don't have alot of pain. I am so scared I am going to come out stupid or...
Be very supportive and be sure she is safe. Let her know you are there for her and that just because she has epilepsy doesn’t change your friendship. I have epilepsy for 40 years and did a good job...
Hi Jen I am going in for surgery June 5. I am so scared....
I know everything will be ok. My prays are with you. My surgery hasn't been set up yet....
Here are some Websites explainig what a WADA test is: http://www.epilepsy.com/epilepsy/surgery_wada.html http://www.mcg.edu/neurology/clinical/epilepsy/services/surg_wada.htm...
[tr ][td class=msgThread1 vAlign=top height="100%"]I just had the WADA test and my next step is the Surgery and i am very scared. I am so happy for you. There is a small, real risk of some memory...
I just had the WADA test and my next step is the Surgery and i am very scared. I am so happy for you. There is a small, real risk of some memory loss or language problems following the surgery due to...