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

By A MyEpilepsyTeam Member 146 answers

Anybody Have Trouble With Remembering Instructions, Directions Or List Of Things To Do More Than Three? Does It Make You Frustrated?

By A MyEpilepsyTeam Member 91 answers

Does Anyone Else Get Depressed Listening To Other Family Members Talk About Their Perfect Happy Lives When You Don’t Have Any Of It?

By A MyEpilepsyTeam Member 82 answers

What Aspects Of Epilepsy Are You Grateful For And Worried About Lately?

By A MyEpilepsyTeam Member 218 answers
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How Are Things In Your Nation, State/province, City/town And Family With Regards Of The Covid-19 And Dealing With It?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lakeville, MA

From what I have read of world news, it appears that a lot of nations have succeeded in stopping new cases and some even eliminated all cases. How is it for you?

And then there is too many places in the Americas with the USA being one of the worst with regards to dealing with it, thus we are no closer than we were 2 months ago to making serious progress.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It help to wear a mask so pepole want get cove-19

August 11, 2020

Do You Think Epilepsy Has Affected Your Sleep By Dreaming More ?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Quebec, QC

I have always dreamed a lot but since epilepsy I have the impression that it got worse and it's keeping me from having a restful sleep... has anyone had problems with dreams ?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I would get all varieties of dreams. I would have A strange & weird dreams , nightmare dreams, dramatic dreams and some dreams that seemed almost real .

June 23, 2020

Human Rights Lawyers For Persons With Epilepsy

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Burns Lake, BC

Hi there,
I’ve got a friend who is having difficulties at work. They say she’s lying about things but because of her meds, she can’t remember what happened on a specific day. Serious repercussions could ensue and ruin her career. In my mind it’s a human rights thing because they ignored her entire medical history and accused her of lying even though it is the side effects fault, not hers. What would I tell her to do? She lives in Canada.
Thanks in advance

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It sound like you may want to get your Dr. ,you boss , and any of the staffs , that were involved. Hopefully the doctor will help educate them

June 11, 2020 (edited)

Does Anyone Else Have Epilepsy AND Mental Health Problems?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Iowa, LA

Anxiety Depression anxiety panic attacks claustrophobia

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

There what is a post about dogs knowing more than you think . I have a lot of dogs and I used to think that I watch them. Then I became an epileptic and realized that there was one that had been… read more

July 6, 2023

Name Brand To Generic

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Long Valley, NJ

Hey everyone. I recently decided to switch from name brand lamictal and keppra to generic. My doctor said it is cimpletely fine, but i just want to know if anyone has any first hand knowledge on this? Its just so much cheaper is why.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hi Huntercorbel - and friends! - I posted just this morning to Phillywoman - in answer to her request - a fairly long explanation that my epilepsy specialist gave to me yesterday about all the… read more

June 10, 2023

Did Anyone With Epilepsy Struggle To Get Pregnant?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Canada, KY

Is there anyone with epilepsy that has struggled to get pregnant? My husband and I have really struggled and had one miscarriage.... almost going on a year.... Wondering if this is a normal this with epilepsy?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

You will have a surprise one day❣️I pray🫶🏻

January 27

Do Employers Give You A Hard Time When They See You Have A Seizure?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Jersey City, NJ

So, I just had a seizure & now I gotta get a dr's note to get back to work. I made a mistake, was in a hurry & forgot to take my medicine. People act crazy & treat me differently after I have a seizure. IDK what's gonna happen if I get an office job. If I have a seizure in the office, what's gonna happen? Will I lose that job too? It would be horrible to work hard for a position just to lose it after having a seizure (something I can't control btw). To make it worse, I've been having seizures… read more

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Imagine being a dog groomer and telling your co workers that you're feeling dizzy. Working with shears and clippers on someone's pet can be so scary, especially when I have to take several breaks… read more

May 24, 2020

A Question About Hormones For The Ladies

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Caldwell, ID

I noticed that starting in November, right after i quit drinking alcohol, i started getting seizures during the day again, between usually the 5th of the month to the 10th of the month every month since November. I have an IUD so i don't get my period so i don't remember what days my period usually was. I'm wondering if i could have started getting seizures from hormone changes? and also I'm wondering if maybe alcohol could have changed my hormones from drinking to much for 6 years and that by… read more

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member it's good to hear you can get an amazing night sleep now!

May 22, 2020

Does Anyone Get Hot Then Freezing And Back To Hot After A Seizure?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Caldwell, ID

I always get freezing after a seizure and when i start feeling normal again i start going from hot to cold to hot and back and forth. I can not get comfortable! It's 85 degrees and i have a sweatshirt on and I'm still freezing! But i checked my temperature and it's normal. Is this a type of seizure?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member yes, it sucks. Also hormones fluctuated my temperature, as well.

May 20, 2020

Does Anyone Know How To Make An App?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Caldwell, ID

I wanted to make a daily trigger tracker app to find more of my triggers. I want something that can be edited so that i can make it match my own possible trigger and of course how much sleep i get and stress. Does anyone know how to make an app and would be able to help me create one? I made a book but that took forever and i had to write out the whole journal and I'll have to make another in 3 months. If i make an app it can last and i want to make one that Google play can have for others to… read more

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I just emailed you, i hope it goes through

May 10, 2020
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