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Why Do I Have Headaches Every Morning After I Take My Medication? I’m Fine When I Wake Up Take My Keppra Then I Have To Go In A Dark Room.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
St. John's, NL

I find morning’s overwhelming and don’t remember the mornings it’s like I’m on autopilot. lol

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

might be morning barometric pressure headaches with weather changes
I saw a headache neuro who knows other medications you might need like Nurtec, Ubrelvy
also take 400mg of Magnesium OXIDE & Vitamin… read more

August 18, 2023

Does Anybody Have Certain Foods Can't Eat Because It Induces Seizures?.

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Murfreesboro, TN
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I had eliminated coffee for awhile. Had a breakthrough they changed my meds so I went back to the things I enjoy. So far so good.. I’m not going to finish my life depriving myself of the things I… read more

August 14, 2023

Has An One Cut Out Processed Foods To See If It Would Help Their Epilepsy?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Missoula, MT
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have improved my diet to loose some weight, I don’t drink much soda, other junk food that I really want to eat. My guess is everybody knows eating or drinking somethings are triggers for seizures… read more

February 27

Epilepsy Awareness Tatoo

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lexington, SC

What do you think about getting an epilepsy awareness tattoo? Purple Ribbon, medical alert, motivational quotes, etc.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Perhaps you should check with you GP to make sure getting a tattoo will not cause you to have a seizure. The color is beautiful.

August 9, 2023

Who Has Deep Brain Stimulation?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Palm Harbor, FL

I’m thinking about getting it.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

They changed the date already stage 1 is 10/25

September 13, 2023

Has Anyone Have Shaking Issues?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lexington, SC

I’ll get hot or hungry and I have limbs shaking for some reason if it’s both they shake like crazy on their own.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

yes I think it's part of the side-effects of our medications

October 1, 2023

I Would Like To Ask You In A Crisis Period During A Seizure, Apart From Emergency Help, How Do The Loved Ones Around You Help You?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Bulgaria
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Kathryn13 and I know so and have been told so. But the associate professor has a different opinion. I mentioned that even with surgery, I will stay with the consumption of drugs. This is not a disease… read more

August 5, 2023
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Teas

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Gardnerville, NV

Can i drink lemon and ginger tea or giger peach tumeric or peach detox sage tea?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I haven’t heard on anyone seizuring drinking tea.

Now Long Island Ice Tea that’s a different story. Lol

July 26, 2023

I Want To Shave My Hair For Children With Cancer

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Barrow in Furness, UK

My hair is long down by my waist and thick

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

That’s nice of you 😊

July 26, 2023

Does Anyone Have Nightmares?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cleveland, OH

Are nightmares common with seizure disorders?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Ye, they happen time to time, but not much of a prob to me, I can't speak for anyone else, that would be your call, I see them as combo of things, meds, my condition, a natural dream, and other… read more

September 15, 2023
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