Questions & Answers

Is it normal to receive "myepilepsyteam & on my E-Mail also??

I have a dog that I have had his whole life and he can tell Everytime I am going to have a seizure before I even know some times. I would like to get him certified as a service dog.

My wife has had epilepsy for 28 years but last 10 years it got worse then progressed further these last 5 where seizures were at least 5 different kinds including occasional clusters of tonic clonic, sometimes she gets violent when coming round from a tonic clonic, she is normally disoriented and determined to get up but is too unsteady to walk and would fall over so l gently coax her into lying down for at least 10 mins but last seizure she was not for staying still and lashed out screaming… read more

I was denied again for Disability! I been trying for this since 2012 and still no luck. They say i am capable of taking care of myself since my seizure medications are doing good for a few years. Can they do that to one knowing we have Epilepsy and strive daily just to stay on point? It really disappointed me because we are asking for help and well my neighbor got Disability were he ain't suppose to do any type of work and he is doing side jobs cleaning construction work at homes and cleaning… read more

I shared my story on facebook last month but I want to share it agaib and touch more people around the world with Epilepsy, Anxiety and Depression. I want them to realize that they are normal and there's nothing to be ashamed of.

I used to take Dilantin, but got switched to Phenytoin. Is there a difference on these 2 meds that i dont know about?

does epilepsy bring on agoraphobia?
I'm asking because i'm starting to feel nervous about being around people as in crowds and am more comftable on my own in my home. I will go to places I know but only on my own.
I don't go out anymore in the evenings and just do what I need to do in the day and then get home.
I do get panic attacks do I bring it up with my doctor?

About a year ago my neurologist diagnosed me with non epileptic seizures. After I had a few days eeg
(Was supposed to be a full week but because I kept having seizures at the start they couldn't attach the wires and what not.)

But after that he told me they were non epileptic, He's took me off my meds and I still have seizures (Still waiting on appointment) However, when I first saw him when I was 19, he got my scans and noticed I have multiple places of minor brain damage and fractures… read more

Has anyone experienced problems with their vision after a seizure? especially those who wear glasses?