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Overwhelmingly Sleepy

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pittsburgh, PA

I have days where I have to really fight to stay awake. It's next to impossible to keep my eyes open.
I've been tested for a lot of things; but so far no answers.
Yesterday I underwent a Doppler ultrasound of my carotid arteries. (I'll have to wait several days for the results.)
Has anyone else experienced such sleepiness?

March 30, 2023 (edited)
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member
I sometimes will have the strong drowsiness in late afternoon if I have not gotten 7 hours of sleep the night before. If I can stay busy and away from a cushioned seat, then I can usually avoid falling into too long (more than half-hour) a nap. And the result is that I don't get at least 7 hours of sleep the next day because it takes me longer to get tired so that I can fall asleep.

April 2, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I try to take small naps during the day the Drs say I shouldn't sleep but their not on the drugs anyway do what you have to for yourself

March 30, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

RandySherman,
Thank you.
The strange part is that I haven't changed my meds recently.
PS When I pose a question, I'm really not anticipating conclusive medical answers. I'm just wondering if anyone else has had the same or a similar experience. 🙂

April 7, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I would say like a job find one before you give up one. And don't worry about the name I answer to either Francis or Frank.

April 1, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have a hard time staying awake it is because of the meds I am on. This is what I take daily 3 1000mg Keppra 1 750mg , Limictal (Lamotrigine)2 200mg and same med 2 25mg Ethosuximide 3 250mg ,Escitalopram 1 20 mg Clobazam or ONFI 15mg that is just a day I know way to many meds

March 30, 2023

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