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Do You Think You Have Or May Have Another Symptom Of Something Else You Noticed But Don't Think It's Not A Issue With Your Condition?

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Englewood, CO

I think I have brought up the? But I think a slight trace of autism, maybe, but never was diagnosed with by any of the doctors that have seen and treated me over my years, I think it's on occasion but what are your thoughts, maybe it's me?

October 29
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It's understandable to wonder if you might have other conditions in addition to epilepsy, especially if you notice symptoms that don't seem directly related. However, only a doctor can diagnose autism spectrum disorder or other conditions. If you have concerns, it's best to discuss them with your doctor, who knows your Show Full Answer

It's understandable to wonder if you might have other conditions in addition to epilepsy, especially if you notice symptoms that don't seem directly related. However, only a doctor can diagnose autism spectrum disorder or other conditions. If you have concerns, it's best to discuss them with your doctor, who knows your medical history and can evaluate any new symptoms in that context.

October 29
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I also have blackouts .symptons . I found out during a EEG back in 2022 , that my blackouts are a form of seizures , not side effects from medications.

October 29 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I've seen in my medical health on line I have other health issues. Feel it all comes with getting older.

October 29
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I mean I know I have some I was born with Autism, have severe depression/severe anxiety diagnosis, and I know I also have a family history of diabetes from father's side which I'm trying to avoid getting by not eating much or any sweets/sugar foods.

November 1
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My neurologist sent me to an Epilepsy specialist & he is wondering if I have something else going on along with the epilepsy. I'm scheduled for in-patient epilepsy unit for a week starting Feb 3. They will wean me down on both meds & try to induce seizures. I will be put through battery of things like sleep deprivation, exercise, etc to see what happens. Along with all the other testing (EEG, CT, MRI). Hoping to get answers.

November 1

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