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Did Anyone With Epilepsy Struggle To Get Pregnant?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Canada, KY

Is there anyone with epilepsy that has struggled to get pregnant? My husband and I have really struggled and had one miscarriage.... almost going on a year.... Wondering if this is a normal this with epilepsy?

May 17, 2020
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

All I know about this subject, is that a lot of seizure meds, DECREASE the effectiveness of Birth Control pills!! 😳

August 24, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

No I didn't struggle.
Because of my asthma
and seizures They
wouldn't allow my
daughter to be born normally. I had a C
Section w her, she weighed 4.9lbs and
was 3 wks early.
My doctor always
told me she was best
thing you. ever decied
to do.

May 18, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hi Michelle I don't know if it's the same but I am the epileptic in the relationship with me and my wife we was trying years ago she had one misscarge then we got our daughter then happened again she had nine then we got our son after that I got the snip so we couldn't have anymore I really hope you get pregnant Michelle hope that helped see your GP see what they have to say best wishes

May 17, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes unfortunately u r like myself as I tried for some time to get pregnant but it came down to do we really want to be blessed yes but in can't stop this meds & because during my testing before I had my brain surgery they lost count at 150 seixres in a day & night!!! I'm not happy they said I would have to double my meds...or triple them because now after brain surgery I am the 30% of those who's epilepsy has come back!!! Yes I had the surgery but it brought the count down in the amount that I had in a day but I'm still crazy because I still have a lot!!! So I'm going to Foster some kids once we get a bigger condo!!! A 2 bedroom...go to a clinic that deals with strong meds helping to get pregnant & ull have to raise ur amount of meds in a day but u can do it!!! Keep at it kido u can do it I believe in u...all my luck pemeten...
Get pregnant!!! I send y my luve!!! If y need more advice ask all people here!!! Especially those who have kids...

May 17, 2020
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

When we tried for our daughter we had no problems on the first shot. It's normal no matter what to have difficulty cause you had a miscarriage & some people it takes longer to get pregnant. Your medication might make it harder to get pregnant also.

May 17, 2020

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