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Does Any One Here Work From Home And Ever Had A Seizure Whilst On A Call On Camera?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
London, UK
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Thanks for sharing! It's happened to me a few times, more recently with a new client and it has raised some questions.

I get focal seizures so it's not obvious to the people on the call. I barely… read more

21 hours ago (edited)
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I Suffer From Epilepsy Apparently I Have Gotten It From My Mother Is There Anyone Who Has The Same Kind

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Auburndale, FL
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My condolences to you

2 days ago

I'm In Process Still Of Being Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chorley, UK

Did all those forms and quizzes and they're 95% it is , i was wondering does anyone on here suffer from it? i have done around forms test Autism , HDHD and they have a thumbs down to those and they're sure Bipolar is the problem i have.

The thing is though that i can't figure out is if that they're sure it is and i just don't really care if it is. Is that a bad thing i couldn't care less

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I agree with you and your post and the other people's posts here, I have on occasion brought up my insomnia and never did before, I think that I have a slight bit of that happening to me time to time… read more

17 hours ago

Juvinile Myoclonic Epilepsy In Toddlers. Has Anyone Experienced This?

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Wigan, UK

Hello. My son has been diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 2. They believe he has Juvinile Myoclonic Epilepsy based on his seizure activity and recent EEG results. I am wondering if any parents have experienced this with a child at such a young age? I'd much appreciate some advice and support.

To confirm the type of epilepsy he has to go for a 24hour EEG Scan which I don't know how he is going to keep all the leads on for so long. He also has to go for a MRI to rule out any other causes for… read more

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I’m sorry to hear this. I didn’t start having seizures until I was 10 years old but my seizures are due to a tragic birth. When I was born the umbilical cord wrapped around my… read more

1 day ago (edited)

Does Anyone Wear A Medical ID Bracelet?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Roanoke, VA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I wore a medical necklace until it broke not too long ago

1 day ago

Studies

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pittsboro, NC

Has anyone ever tried to or participated in clinical trials? I tried to, but because I am allergic to an AED I did not qualify.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I've been on a few experimental medication studies. Was never turned down on being on one. That may be because I have no medical records of being allergic to anything. It's probably best that you did… read more

2 days ago (edited)

I Have Had A Severe Headache On The Left Side Of My Head Behind My Eye For 2 To 3 Days And Now Left Side Of My Face And Behind Eye Is Swolle

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Parkersburg, WV

have had a severe headache on the left side of my head behind my eye for 2 to 3 days and now left side of my face and behind eye is swollen but I do t have any sinus issues or anything. anyone know maybe what could be causing that

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Had surgery to remove left temporal lobe which has given me constant flow of chronic migraines on the left side. Because of the brain surgery there is also an area on the left side of my head above my… read more

3 days ago
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What Does It Mean When The Seizures Are Global.

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Rohnert Park, CA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

They might be using the word Global as a term for the whole brain . Global meaning there are seizure activity on both left and right Spheres of the brain .

That’s my opinion on it .

3 days ago (edited)

Can Having A Sweet Taste Or Having One Pupil Larger Than The Other Be A Sign Of Having A Seizure

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Parkersburg, WV
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

yes take care, I get smells tastes memories I cant tell whats what they fuse x

6 days ago

Having A Really Hard Time Waking Up Today. Anyone Else Have Days Like That?

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Huntington Beach, CA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have days like that too. I feel like I have been running all night long.

3 days ago
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