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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Epilepsy?

By A MyEpilepsyTeam Member 167 answers

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

By A MyEpilepsyTeam Member 146 answers

What Epilepsy Symptoms Keep You Up At Night?

By A MyEpilepsyTeam Member 222 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 77 answers
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Cannabis

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

Last night a documentary on TV in the UK said cannabis could be beneficial to sufferers of epilepsy. Although not legally proven in the UK to be beneficial other parts of the world are using it. What do other sufferers think?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member what is the diet? i am on the loosely keto diet and i used cannabis and other vitamins.

September 30, 2019

How Do Feel About The Blue Badge Parking Permit Wheelchair Design?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bridgend, UK

What do you think about the wheelchair design that's used as a disabled sign?
I have a blue badge parking permit and people assume that if you park there it means you use a wheelchair. I've had a few arguments with people who are extremely dim thinking you're only disabled if you can't walk.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I just frustrating when people think I am taking advantage of the system. I act normal most of the time unless I get stressed then they can see my disability I tend to get very vocal 😁. I guess… read more

April 19, 2023

Does Epilepsy And Mental Disorders Such As Bipolar, Scizophania, Depression, Anxiety, Etc. Have A Connection?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Orem, UT

I have 3 different types of seizures, schizoaffective disorder depressive type, depression, social anxiety, and more. I was wondering if there was anyone else out there in a similar situation as me or am I just a unique falling apart person.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Oh boy! The more I read and learn I how incredibly important it is to be proactive and remember people make mistakes. Those in the medical field are people. It's impressive that you share this and ask… read more

December 18, 2023

Blackouts

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

I noticed lately lots of people on the forum are having lots of blackouts as well as seizures. Is there a common link here or medication?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Most meds are made for petit mal if you read the box is says blackout or petit mal an grand mal

September 30

Natural Supplements To Add To Your Meds

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rome, GA

I wanted to know if anyone has ever asked their Dr about using natural substances to assist with reducing stress w would decrease seizures. I'm considering it. I know bacopa tryptophan and passion flower are just some.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have and did not. Though Doctors gave me the wrong dosage because my BMI was so low. Eventually my Doctors understood, and did not overdose me. Had to be taken out of 6th grade because I could not… read more

January 26, 2023

Neuro-psychologist Visit

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Long Valley, NJ

hello everyone, As most of you have experienced, with epilepsy comes a horrendous memory at times. I finally remembered to ask my neurologist if he knew of any methods to help me out because I just cant take it anymore. he is sending my on August second to a neuro-psychologist. I was wondering if anyone had ever gone to one and if it actually did help.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Neuropsychology is intense!

August 3, 2019

For Those Who Still Live With Their Parents, How Do They Treat You?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sanger, CA

Basically, I feel like my parents treat me like I’m incredibly fragile. Obviously, I appreciate how much they care, but then, when I’m treated like I’m seconds away from a gran mal even after having a perfect day, or 1 small problem in the morning, it feels like way too much to deal with without getting really mad at them.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

What gets especially frustrating lately is, my mom is pushy about doing these arm-crossing things because she heard somewhere that it helps. I have no idea why, but it just feels so weird and awkward… read more

April 20, 2019

Does You Think That Pets Can Sense Seizures? Does Anyone Have A Dog For This? Or Even Just Pets Such As Guinea Pigs Or Even Rats?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sydney, AU
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My Rabbit and Guinea Pigs Help Me

March 12

My Daughter Has Been Taking Cannatol Rx Spray To Stop Seizure From Happening. She Has Been 7 Months Seizure Free.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My daughter takes somethinh like cannatol (1:1) homemade AND she Is free for about 1 year.

February 17, 2020

Getting Older And Epilepsy

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Indianapolis, IN

I have memory issue s from the seizures but also with the fact I am getting odler. I also have problems sleeping and mood changes etc. How an you know which is which/ or is that important? I thought it might be Thanks

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It's dif per person, but considering what it's causes it, I think it's a slight concern I I, but I am ok with what my mem does for what it has gone through, taking everything that is say the cause of… read more

June 20
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