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My Family Keeps Telling Me The Reason I Keep Experiencing Fatigue Is It Is Due To A Little Bit Of Weight I Put On Since I’ve Been Out Of

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hayes, VA

work. I’m not convinced that that’s it. I think it happens to do with other symptoms that I may be experiencing due to what I have to take. I can’t convince them that’s what it is. I’ve tried so many times I’ve lost count. I don’t know what else to do.

October 19
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Fatigue can also come from side effects of the medication you are taking. It is important to know what the side effects of all your meds.

October 19
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

almost all seizure meds include dizzy, sleepy/lack of sleep, fatigue, gain/loss weight, ect.
the frustration is real. tell me, dose your family go to any of your appt? any test and treatments? chance are no.
my advice... trust your gut feeling. and research your meds. chance are you get some other side effect that mimics fatigue.

October 19
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You can’t let family members put you in a negative mood. They should get some counseling from the epilepsy association near them. Take one breath at a time. They don’t know what a seizure feels like or how it affects your body.

October 20
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Many AED drugs cause fatigue as side effects. You can easily look each drug and side effects on drugs.com. With my personal fatigue due to AED side effects, I began using Bio-Strath (syrup form more effective for my personal body than pills). It has 61 natural vitamins/minerals/amino acids and can be purchased online. Many AED drugs also cause deficiency with numerous vitamins/minerals/amino acids.

October 19
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hang in there and don't let them drag you down. research the med effects with fact sheet you are given when you pick up meds Or do it online. this site has the resource you need.. ericthom3

October 19

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