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What's The Best Method And Most Common Rescue Med For Seizures?

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Lanesboro, MN

I have had to different kinds one that's nasal spray and another that used a dropper.
The main reason I ask is the doctor prescribed one but the pharmacist says the other may be better, so is the Dr just prescribing one over the other to fill his pocket?

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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It could be that the two meds could work better than one medication alone. I have had that happen in the hopspital.

Hi L Don’t Drink Alcohol Cause Of My Seizures Triggered But If L Drink Alcohol Free Is It Good Thing For Side Affects

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Liverpool, UK
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I agree with you and your post, and the epilepsy team post, and ask your doc about the question here my opinion and suggestions, and other people's suggestions also, my opinion

Do You Think Moving Has Anything To Do With The Condition We Have Or Does It, Like From Another House Or Another State Etc,

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Englewood, CO

I am in the process of moving today to another house and will be there on tue with my wife and my step daughter and her husband and child, I have been out in Colorado since 4 /1988 I didn't notice anything odd let's say for the climate or altitude and such etc, I didn't think it made any effect if any with my condition I have, a little for myself to get used to the altitude yeh, about a month and a half,i lived in Joliet Illinois for 23 yr, then the rest out here, but do you think that has a… read more

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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

No I don't feel that it does have anything to do with moving from house to house or from state to state I find it the same

Do You Have A Slight Bit Of A Trouble With The Family Tree Works?, Curious,

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Englewood, CO

I have and do understand the family tree to a little bit of it, but then after a little bit I actually got lost in the tree of relatives that go to the tree but don't know where, I may have not the mem i use to, but I actually don't think I have ever figured out how that works, i just say to myself you are related to me someway and somehow, my opinion what are your thoughts,

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I should probably admit I am lucky enough to already know lot about both sides of my family, but I've never gone back past 2-3 generations. I do know where my history starts on both sides, but I've… read more

About Flashback Problem

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Maspeth, NY

I went out yesterday purposely and I'm happy again! I can't wait for this weekend! I'm going to finally do open mic again! Last time was 2020 and I blocked him. I spoke a little ruff to him first

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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I suffer from deja Vu during my aurad

Most Medication

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Bulgaria

Hello!
Everyone in the group is on medication. It is most welcome at home. Outside of the home in an emergency situation, do you have medications available to take that will work for a short time to prevent a seizure before emergency help arrives? How do you take them?

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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Take YOUR meds as prescribed

Do Any Of You Have Events From Your More Distant Past Completely Missing From Your Memory? .

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Keystone, SD

Since having my first several seizures a I've realized that there are gaps in my memory of single events going back maybe 15 years. I'm very sad when my husband or friends are talking about an event from the past and then ask me if I remember: when we went there... what we did ... etc. Sometimes I recall SOME of the event after discussing and getting a few details about it.

There are also events from the same time span that I DO recall
In my research I (finally) discovered a type of… read more

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Good for you :) and thanks! likewise.

Does Anyone Know About Us People With Epilepsy If It’s True That We Can Pass Away Quicker Than Someone Without Epilepsy?

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Chesapeake, VA
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Epilepsy not even among the top 30 fatal illnesses. The SUDEP is rare, most from wheñ epilepsy just not being treated right.

Generic Keppra Article

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Rockford, IL

I just read this article on generic keppra causing seizures: https://epilepsytalk.com/2010/07/17/keppra-generic-seizure-drug-contributing-to-more-seizures-side-effects-and-death/ Has anyone experienced this and if so, did taking the non-generic form fix the issue?

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Hi Nicky I'm on 1000 mg of Keppra morning ,same in the evening I've never had any trouble with supply ? This with your doctor/ neuro as the 1K tablets should be available

Have You Figured Out Your Signs/signals Before You Have A Seizure

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Conroe, TX

The signals for me are headaches, tired and tummy pain

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I have had several different signs...rining in my ears, auras, really bad headache that comes on outta nowhere and sometimes i can look in a mirror and just know im about to have a seizure because my… read more