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How To Do A Weekend Getaway If You Can't Drive That Wouldn't Be Expensive?
I'm currently unable to drive, and I live by myself. Most of my friends who do like to go out schedules don't line up with mine because they have kids or other obligations. I haven't had a weekend getaway by myself to the mountains which is where I typically would like to go back when I used to drive. I've done Church retreats, which is awesome, but I like the time just to relax and chill just to get away for myself.
I live about maybe 3 hours away from my little getaway spot where I used to… read more
It's dif per person, but would suggest seeing if you can find a way to get to where you want to go, a find out about from people here and their opinions and such etc, you can also think of maybe… read more
Lamotragine Side Effects
I've been talking Lamotragine for 2wks after being on Keppra.
I've expecting bad side effects. Tremors, sickness.
Has anyone else had these side effects and how long did they last.
Epilepsy Clinic
Hi Everyone,
Please help?
I haven't seen a Neurologist or Specialist for over 30 years, and relied on a GP and Government Hospital for medication in South Africa.
Since having re-located, I requested review and now have an appointment in an Epilepsy Clinic in July.
Obviously, I don't know what to expect and have so many questions; what worries me most is a change of medication when I am so far under control (as far as I'm concerned).I've never had an MRI scan done, and no EEG for over 30… read more
@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member... Thank you. Having a neurologist that listens is hard to find. I had to ask for a 2nd opinion as my prior neurologist was arrogant and just would not accept what my feelings… read more
People With Anxiety & Epilepsy
Does anyone have epilepsy & since you got epilepsy then you ended up with Anxiety? What do you to help yourself calm down & feel more relaxed? I have had epilepsy since I was 8 years old but didn't get Anxiety until around 8 years ago or less.
With In The Past Couple Years I’ve Noticed Some Changes With Myself. Not Only Living With Epilepsy But Hydrocephalus As Well . The
symptoms have a tendency to collide with one another. Symptoms like fatigue, mobility problems loss of appetite plus more. I’m at whits end now with all of this. I’m at the point now I’m not wanting to continue to push myself when I know I can’t. because pushing myself only makes it worse. I’m at the point that safety matters more to me not only at home but in public as well. My neurologist is already saying he doesn’t think I’ll need a mobility device like a wheelchair ♿️. Ring prone with… read more
JolF , My social security Disability hasn’t started yet. It probably won’t start til after the first of the year. I have full intention to tell my general practitioner when I see him in February that… read more
How Do You Tell Others About Your Epilepsy?
Someone with narcolepsy said that she tells others about her condition by saying "sometimes I, without warning, fall asleep" rather than naming her syndrome. This got me thinking. Is it easier for many of us to tell others by saying "I have epilepsy" or something like "I have seizures?" What's easiest for you, or do you feel the words don't matter?
I tell others that I'm Epileptic and tell them what to look for if I'm acting different. And what to do and not to do.
Please Check This Out
In the U.K. this lunch time on the news was a item on the ban of Sodium Valproate ([[treatment:Epilim):5886968c6b4dcc620a53edf9]]). Because of the dangers of it. They said go to G.P. if you are worried if you can look at the news on the internet I.T.N. news and it was on that.
Hi @A MyEpilepsyTeam Member, I know I had to be pulled off one med as it could cause cancer many years ago - but I recently did develop cancerous cells in a number of areas. Had to have major surgery… read more
Has Anyone Else Experienced Family And Friends In Denial About Your Epilepsy Diagnoses?
Everyone except for my twin sister, has refused to acknowledge or talk about the fact I have epilepsy. It's actually pretty insulting. While epilepsy doesn't consume my mind or life, it is unfortunately one big part, out of many parts of my life.
It's not that I'm wanting to be coddled every day because of epilepsy, but if you're going to be part of my life, it's very important for you to acknowledge and accept it. Especially if I need your assistance at a random point.
It would also be nice… read more
Maybe because of the SUDS and SUDEP that run on my dad's side, my family is not as supportive as I would think they could be.
? As For Cooking, I Usually Have My Wife Make Them But Do You Like To Cook Every Once In Awhile, I Do, But A Few Times Though, 1 To 3 Times
I don't mind coming to do basic meals when I have to or something to eat, but like I said the wife usually is the one that does that, and is a good cook in my opinion, she thinks sometimes I don't like her cooking recently but I'd have put myself on a fasting diet I put into effect about 2 yrs now, and it's not that I don't like her cooking, I have to remind her of that, and get her line of thinking back on track, but ye I like to cook a good homemade meal once in a while and actually enjoy… read more
I cook most times sometimes it's simple and sometimes my daughter will do stuff for me that's if I'm hurting ..
Anybody Have Trouble With Remembering Instructions, Directions Or List Of Things To Do More Than Three? Does It Make You Frustrated?
I tend to write lists down or questions that I might want to ask my doctor. Otherwise I never remember and then I end up extremely frustrated
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