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Could You Share Any Dietary Changes And Tips That Have Helped With Epilepsy?

By A MyEpilepsyTeam Member 146 answers

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Epilepsy?

By A MyEpilepsyTeam Member 167 answers

What Lessons From Your Epilepsy Experience Are You Applying In 2024?

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What's A Common Misconception About Epilepsy?

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Who Hids Their Own Epilespy?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Newbury, UK

All my life, since i was diagosed with it, i try hide it especially in front of strangers. I dont want my frriends or family to worry. And they REALLY dont understand it either. My dog helps me through it all every day. My dogs are the reason why i get up in the morning.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I think a little bit about it, but not much as anymore when I first was diagnosed with, I didn't know what I had, but after the years of having them I know what I am dealing with, I don't worry about… read more

February 14

What Do You Do When You Miss A Dose Of Your Medication?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pontefract, UK

If you miss your morning dose do you take it when you realise or do you wait until your next dose is due?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I am getting my Epidiolex by FedEx next day Air. Once I had run out and should have taken it at 9 AM. I got it later, say 10:30. The Doctor told me to take it later that evening as well.

March 21

Medication And Eyesight

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Is there any particular epilepsy medication that damages your eyesight? I wear glasses but I am finding all the medication I am on is making my vision worse. I'm not sure which drug is causing the problem but when I go to my opticians I'm going to ask them.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

There’s a Med called Sabril which can give terrible eyesight

June 1, 2023

Phone Number

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Carleton, MI

If anyone wants or need to talk I will give you my phone number. I’m always here for everyone.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I don't have a problem giving my phone number to anyone who needs or wants to talk. Just ask and I will send it to you!!

February 10, 2021

Who Lives Their Life In Fear Because Of Their Epilespy?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Newbury, UK

I am in consant fear of when i will have a seizure. I dont know when it could happen. Its affecting my everyday life always trying not to think about it too. Always playing on my mind.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I read stories like this and my heart just breaks! FOR ME! when I stopped living in fear of episodes is when I stopped having them! I don't allow my husband or my coworkers to be "overly cautious"… read more

March 6

Why Is The Media Saying That Covid-19 Fills Up The ICU Rooms?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Palm Harbor, FL

When I had the first Temporal Lobe Surgery and was finished at 12 midnight, it happened on August 2006. ICU rooms were filled, no Covid-19 but didn't leave one open for Me. I wound up in general recovery.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Simple. They lied

June 13, 2021
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Is Anyone Else Cursed With Being Empathetic Along With Epilepsy Or Seizure Disorder?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lakeville, MA

In my case, this means that it is painful for me to hear about suffering of people and animals throughout the world. Thus, this year has been extra tough because of Covid-19. And my stress level is getting worse because the holiday season in late fall and into the winter means more people will get Covid-19 because too many people refuse to change from their annual holiday plans.

Friday evening I had 2 hours of aura barrage. And 6:30 AM today, I had a full seizure. For whatever reason, God… read more

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

JohnDufrense
Thank YOU one of my dearest friends
Having been dealing with EPILEPSY for sixty years.
And I feel I can help others who have it or who have just been diagnosed..
I was Diagnosed in… read more

January 8, 2021
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Why Does No One Look At Natural Medicine?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Clintonville, WI

I've been involved in natural/herbal/Eastern medicine for epilepsy (and other issues) for 29 years after giving "modern medicine" 41 out of 48 years of my life with hardly any benefit and more side effects than I could take anymore. It was out of desperation that I tried the "snake oil" (as 99.9% of the medical community still refers to it as) approach, and let me tell you, it was the BEST thing I ever did for myself! Within less than 2 weeks I noticed a HUGE improvement in my seizures taking… read more

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Use nothing but. After doctor did me wrong

March 14, 2023
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I Take [[treatment:lamictal:5508b7fb6bcd61548000025f]] And I Read It Can Cause Problems With Your Vision I Have Doubts Vision When I Look To The Right

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
High Point, NC

If I go off the meds will my vision get better

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I was put on lamictal and have never had a problem. I had a healthy son. I also take all of my medication at night when going to bed, to sleep through all the side effects. Taking all my meds at… read more

December 1, 2023
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Has Anyone Tried Safe And Effective Seizure Detection System ?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Kc

I have heard of this system that help people with seizure alert others when sleeping for those who will help us in need . Also Is the safe and effective seizure detection system very helpful and easy to use?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I received my ematica watch yesteday. I right handed and when i was washing dishes last night my right hand was moving so much it thought i was having a seizure and contacted my contacts. I now… read more

November 5, 2020
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