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I Began Having Seizures After Going Through Puberty. Would These Type Of Seizures Possibly Be Related To This Or Is There Another Type

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Katy, TX

which applies to adults?

May 14
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This can be related to women. Our bodies are more challenged during this time. Mine came back at puberty. But mine were not diagnosed till after graduation. Some people have it worse due to the period. Sometimes, regulating the period can help the seizures become regulated. Not for me; I had to have brain surgery. I am now almost 10 years seizure-free this August! Never give up!

May 14
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Water pill, that's interesting. I'm going to talk to my doctor about that.

May 14
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I wouldn’t have a clue since my seizures began at age 72!! My question is why they would have started so late in life(?)

May 14
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

According to research, puberty does not "cause" epilepsy but it can change the seizure experience or change the type of seizure.
Catamenial epilepsy seizures occur exclusively when a woman is menstruating.

May 14
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I had them bad at puberty, but doctor put me on a water pill and that helped greatly!

May 14

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