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Has Anyone With Epilepsy Tried An Herb Called Gasrodia Elata (Minor Tian Ma). If So, Then How Does It Work? What Are Some Of The Best Things

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sugar Hill, GA

Petite Seuzures every 6-8 weeks

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I agree with you and your post, and the epilepsy team post, and hang in there and try and stay pos,

October 17

Why Can't I Look At My Messages? I Keep Being Told I Can't Cause My Email Is Wrong?

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

LaurieWalla, thanks for your advice 🙏 I have sorted it out now.

October 19

Changing Anti Seizure Meds

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
New Plymouth, NZ

Hi
I am about to change seizure medication shortly. I’m currently on Tegratol and about to change to Lamotrigine.I am wondering if anybody has done this and how they found the transition? Any tips or advice would be helpful please

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member
I have had my medications changed so many times. When I first start taking a new medication I’ll make it longer without a seizure but then they all return

October 16

Has Anyone Used A Dog To Help You When You Have A Seizure

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cave Creek, AZ
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

She was trying to get you somewhere safe. And wanted someone to call for help. Visiting my daughter's dog automatically knew to do.

October 21

What Does Everyone Do For Work? It’s Been Hard For Me To Work In Person With My Seizures. I Have To Support My Daughter And Myself Though.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Grand Haven, MI
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I agree with you and your post and the epilepsy team post about the? I wish you search and find a place to accommodate you and your condition and your needs for a ok work place, hang in there and try… read more

October 16

I Have Absence Seizures. These Occur Every Time I Run. Has Anyone Else Had This Experience?

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

I agree with you and your post and the epilepsy team post here, I may have that happen also, but I think it's dif per person, but hang in there and try and stay pos, my opinion

October 15

I Might Have Asked This Before, But Do Songs Trigger Seizures In Anyone? If So What - It's Interesting

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Cork, IE
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I love live music and concerts; the excitement and being included in the moment, the crowd's involvement, even the loudness. It's sort of amazing that those things aren't triggers for my seizures, and… read more

October 15

Has Anyone Ever Taken Briviact? The Pharmacy Will Not Feel It Without Doctors Orders.

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

I agree with you and your post, and the epilepsy team post too, hang in there and try and stay pos

October 14

Do You Think You Are Falling Victim To Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizures (PNES) & Not Epilepsy? My Family Thinks So.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Toronto, ON
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have had some doctors that can be real jerks. I hope you find someone that listens. Only you know how you feel

November 5

Waiting

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Pittsboro, NC

Are there days when there is so much stress, for which I have reasons, that you find yourself just waiting for a seizure? I usually use rescue medication and do relaxing breathing exercises. Right now I feel tighter than a banjo string and eating everything that is not nailed down.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I really don't think about having seizures all the time, but sometimes I feel like I am waiting for the other shoe to drop. And mostly recently because of the sale of land and helping my mom with… read more

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