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After Having A Gran Mal Seizure, Were You Extremely Tired And Had Little Physical Strength. I Couldn't Carry My Briefcase The Day After.

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Alpharetta,Roswell,Cumming, GA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

When I had mine I don't have grand male anymore but when I did tired and no physical strength for me would of been a understatement could of been because of everything else that went along with it I… read more

August 15

When People Say..... " I Resist To Take Pharmaceuticals."

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Eugene, OR

Ok. So you do that. Cool. Have you considered how traumatizing this is for some people to hear this, then think of applying it to their condition. Opposed to encouraging
The medication I take helps me remember.... who my kids are, where I live, how to pick up this phone and use or remember I have this communication device. Not all seizure conditions are the same, some people are better living with or managing the side effects. I'm glad to hear some people can manage their condition without… read more

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I resist to every medication I'm ever out in..they will work for about the furst 6minths but then they just don't work anymore and I have to go on another new medication...

July 10

Hello Have Anyone Every Have A Laughing 🤣 Seizure❣️To Me It Was Better Then My Regular Seizures Where I Would Fall Out And In Up In The ER❣

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Los Angeles, CA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It's dif per, but I don't think there's anything to laugh about during any of my seizures I have had, I'll go through them but don't remember anything funny about having a seizure, not that is not… read more

June 23 (edited)

Oregonians, Is There Anyone In Or Around Eugene That Would Like To Hang Out. He/ She / Them, Whichever.

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Eugene, OR

I'm feeling very uncomfortable trying to enjoy outside alone, I'm interested In what it would feel like hanging out with another epileptic. Seriously.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Gonna be doing protest soon outside foundation building

June 19

Has Anyone Else Had A Seizure, While Being Conscious?

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Henryville, IN
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Just had one the 3rd and 4th of this month purely stress related and totally aware the whole time thankfully the first one didn't turn into a full seizure just the aura started to have them again but… read more

August 15

Anyone Else Have Really Bad Insomnia

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Rachel, WV

Can't sleep weird dreams stiff after waking up

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have noticed it more than before, it's been say 2 weeks ago till now, I think it's a combo of things, but anyway I think that is a inconvenience as I look at it, they say half of people with our… read more

August 22

Does Anyone Feel That The Solar Flares Happening Lately Are Affecting Them?

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Huntington Beach, CA

I’m having a bit more aura/seizure activity lately and wondering if they could be connected.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

To me it's these fake ass medications that just making everything worse doing a protest soon outside the foundation building in LA follow LevietousBoards on IG to see when!!

June 19

Has Anyone Ever Got A Shock When They Touch Something Metal?

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Deal, UK

Sometimes when I have touched my metal kitchen sink I have felt a shock,

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hi, MarkWhiting, Thanks for your advice, I will get it looked at by my council.

May 6

I Wanted To Know If Anyone Knows Of Free Websites To Learn Sign Language And Spanish.

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MCCORMICK, SC

I have always wanted to learn sign language. I have a mute brother who also has seizures. I wanted to be able to speak to him and surprise him by learning. I also want to learn Spanish. There are a lot of shows on TV including sports that only speak Spanish. That is ok. I have wanted to learn since a friend I worked with taught me a few words years ago. I think if I focus like on video games I might learn both. I don't mind if these websites are for children. I just need them to be free. The… read more

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Spanish I use Duolingo.

April 15

Having Trouble Sleeping. Always Waking Up And Can't Go Back To Sleep. Always Tried.

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Atlantic Beach, FL
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I’m finding myself tossing and turning

April 20
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