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Anybody Have Trouble With Remembering Instructions, Directions Or List Of Things To Do More Than Three? Does It Make You Frustrated?

By A MyEpilepsyTeam Member 93 answers

What Lessons From Your Epilepsy Experience Are You Applying In 2024?

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Could You Share Any Dietary Changes And Tips That Have Helped With Epilepsy?

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Is Vestibul Neuritis I Type Of Seizure

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Evansville, IN
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Ok thank you very much someone I know has been diagnosed with it

October 24

What Type Of Cold/flu Medicine Can I Take While On Lamotrigine?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I take Tylenol, Ibruprofin, alka-seltzer. There really isn't any I don't or can't take. Everyone is different!!

October 24

Does Your Family Ever Act Like Or Make You Feel Like Having Seizures Isn't A Big Deal

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
TEXAS, TX
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member I get the same reaction from the hubs. Worried, with a bit of angry mixed in.

October 29

Has Anyone Had A Covid Vaccine? That Causing Vomiting,

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Deal, UK

I had a covid vaccine, then a few hours later I was sick over 8 times.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Many thanks 🙏

November 9

What’s Your Trick For Enjoying Holiday Treats And Staying On Track? 🎃

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

We celebrate Reformation Day with a costume party and game time that teaches the characters and teachings that came from the Reformation. It's a lot of fun feasting and seeing each other dressed up… read more

3 days ago

Should I Have To Apologize?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Huntington Beach, CA

When I have a seizure I feel like i’m made to feel guilty about it to the point I need to apologize. This isn’t right is it?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I can so relate to this. As canadian it's automatic to apologize to paramedics or urgence sante after a seizure. I know it's not necessary but it's the way I was raised maybe.

October 26

Do You Dream Every Night?or Do You Like Dreaming?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Deal, UK

I don't dream every night, when I do I like the dream cause I'm always with others, but when I wake up I get a shock of being alone or lonely.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I play REM music 🎶 each time I go to bed 🛌 and it makes me have happy vivid dreams each night and when I wake up in the morning, I remember them like they only just happened. Also, REM music can take… read more

November 11

Do You Guys Have Any Good Ideas For A Job

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
TEXAS, TX

I want to get a job.I just don't know where to start.Cause I'm a introvert and I'm not very good with talking to people and I'm also afraid to work at a fast food place because of my seizures. So I was thinking maybe like an overnight shift for a store like stocking the shelves or maybe a cashier. I'm not really good at math, but I'm trying to figure something out. Because I believe I needed to be more active and get out the house.So I guess I'm asking for advice

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Do what you feel comfortable with. I did Stocker at a Dollar Tree for about 6 months before going to a mortgage company. Worked with that company for about 2.5 years before I left to go back to my… read more

October 23

Do You Guys Think That Your Seizures Make You More Emotional And Sometimes Regret Crying Over Little Things

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
TEXAS, TX

Last week,I had three absent seizures and I left my dad's house and went to my mom's house for 2 days to get away from the kids and try to get my emotions under control.Yesterday my stepmom made me do the dishes right away I wasn't even there the whole day to even dirty any of those dishes like I had just got back and she made me wash them but i washed the dishes and went to my room and started crying because i was so frustrated. My sister tried check on me but I just wanted to be left alone and… read more

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hang in there and try and stay pos

October 22

I Just Signed Up And My Account Has Me Living In Lake+Minchumina, AK. I Live In Central LA. Where Do I Fix This ???

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pineville, LA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hi @A MyEpilepsyTeam Member , Welcome! Go to the box with the lines in the top left corner at the top of the page & click on that & then you’ll see where it says “Settings” & click on that & then… read more

October 21
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