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Anybody Have Issues At Work With Coworkers Being Insensitive And Down Right Rude? Meds And Seizures Cause Me Memory Loss.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

I am a Systems Administrator. I am not as sharp as I was before the Tonic Clonics I have had and 1000s of Smell Auras. I try to keep lots of notes and reminders. I have gotten rude comments from 2 coworkers. One said that my memory lapses frustrate her. The other was yesterday, when a coworker asked if he could restart something that I use. I dont know everything that is on that server but just what I use. I said what is it going to bring down and he said...Do you work for "our company name"? I… read more

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yeh I'm one like you I speak mind and some people don't care for it . Cause I speak the truth

June 3

Does Anyone Have A Rescue Med At Home And If So, What Do You Use?

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Jackson, TN
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have a seizure recovery med , that I use only as needed . It’s called Lorazepam ( generic brand of Ativan )

May 27

Anybody Had Problems With Lavender Sleep Well Pillow Spray?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Deal, UK

I am just about to start using Lavender pillow spray to see if it helps me sleep better, but I feel a bit afraid to do so, anyone else had issues with it?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I just have a problem with lavender period.

June 12

Can Smells Trigger A Seizure

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Rachel, WV

Pasta sauce is one and many others

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I do not think it causes seizures for me. I have this feeling that it is how I feel psychologically at the time of a seizure while I am awake. When I am asleep, I believe it was caused by something I… read more

July 17

Can Epilepsy Cause Sleep Paralysis

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Rachel, WV

Paralysis leading to seizures and auras. Have had had sleep Paralysis before scary stuff or don't know if it was a seizure or really bad arura

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member , sometimes you don’t always need a class . You can try and research on the internet . I do that often . From understanding a new Tidbit I learn about Epilepsy to researching… read more

May 23

Is It Bad To Color Hair? I Want To Do Mine So Bad. But Some Have Said That It’s Not Good For People Who Are Epileptic.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Antonio, TX
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have getting my hair done now since I was a teenager. In my 50s now. Either getting it set or something else done to it. Haven't thought about the alcohol or hydrogen peroxide in the dyes or the… read more

May 24
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Do You Ever Get Exhausted From Interacting With People, And Need Some Time Alone To Re-energize?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Dieppe, NB
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I spend so much time alone that conversation does wear me out. I do need to take time out in the middle of the day and get some rest or I will get a horrendous headache.

May 14

I Was Curious About Returning Back To Work .I'm A Caregiver And I Have To Drive .has Anyone Gone Through This Before?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bremerton, WA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I used to drive even after my diagnosis, I let people who I worked with on my condition, I don't know if I left all in on, I'm not sure, but about 15 or so yrs ago I did get into 2 accidents and no… read more

May 9

Is Everyone On Here Married To The Pharmaceutical And Medical Establishment? There Meds Destroy My Quality Of Life And Don’t Stop Seizures

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Clifton Park, NY
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yup. Wish I never took medicine.

September 2

Why Do I Keep Getting Nauseated?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Piedmont, CA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I was told that not eating enough and being dehydrated can cause a seizure.

June 10
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