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Just The Fact That I Have Epilepsy Am I At Risk Of Memory Loss?
I am a controlled epileptic, and was wondering if my memory would still be at risk for memory loss.
You are at risk at pace of 6-1 to develop Dementia faster than a non-epileptic. Keep that in mind. 💜
Gut And Brain 🧠
Not technically a question about epilepsy, but do you all think the brain and gut are connected?
Did you read the latest article from research published in 2021 by Michigan State University Medical on the breakthrough on understanding the "second brain"? I posted it on my page along with the… read more
Is It True That If 5 Meds Haven't Worked For You, The There's A Low Probability That Any Ever Will,?
I have tried 6 meds and considered vns, which is where I first heard this notion that your chances of finding a med that works even minimally drops to 4% after having tried 5 medications for seizures. My neurologist adamantly
disagreed, but I thought 30% of people with epilepsy were considered intractable.
Thanks friends
I have been taking AED meds since I was age 7 at diagnosis. Some of the older ones made by bones weaker, so I have Osteoperosis. I underwent a lot of tests after not having enough control in my early… read more
I Took Dilanin, As Well Ad Many AEDs. I Vaguely Rmember At Least One Being Bad For Gums In The Mouth.
What should I ask/tell my Dentist?
I worked for her many years ago, when her kids were small. She knew my Mom and about my seizures years ago. She said I should come in to get a full Teeth Cleaning 3 times a year, rather than 2.
Anyone Have Drop Attacks? Don’t Walk On Valconic Rock! Ouch!
During a seizure I am falling now. Don’t have grand mals.
Which Form Of Reminder Works Best For You? Paper Or Digital?
I've been using my phone calendar to remind me to do stuff. I've been using it for over a year now & it's worked great, but recently there have been glitches in my phone & my reminders keep being removed. I have a bad memory, so I rely on my phone to ensure I don't forget to do something. Last week I set a reminder on my phone to do my homework & it got removed, and as a result, I forgot to do it. There are a lot of little things I'm also forgetting to do because my phone keeps deleting the… read more
I was told when I was in 3rd grade by the official judge at the elementary school that I had no musical talent and wasn't even able to keep with the beat. I would later learn that not being able to… read more
Do You All Feel That Our Medications Loses Their Effectiveness After A Few Years?
Those of you that have had epilepsy for a long time, how often do you need to change medication? Does one work for quite a few years and then your seizures come back, and you have to try a new med? Is it common for people’s bodies get used to the meds?
I'm sorry to tell you this but be prepared to be taken off a med put on new one, possibly sometimes more than one med. Reason doing so is in search which one or combo will work best for you. I came… read more
Balance? Since I Started Having Seizures I Have Issues With My Balance. It’s That A Side Effect Or What?
I was just wondering
It could be Your gait
I Have A Question.....can A Person Have More Than One Seizure (multiple)in A Day Or Is That Considered Just One Seizure
Since he's been going to Jackson, he is improving, but it's a long, slow process. I would give anything to see Cory seizure free before I croak
Good Response To Vimpat?
As I get older, I find that carbamazepine has had an effect of many none-epilepsy meds of mine, decreasing their efficacy. I'd like to switch to a different med, and my doctor has recommended Vimpat. I've been reading many comments regarding side effects.
Have any of you who take it had a good experience?
@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member, that is good to hear.
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