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Feet problems
Sun, 09/03/2006 - 20:23Topic: Living With Epilepsy - Youth
My 16 year old daugther who was dx with seizures 4 years ago and currently takes Topamax 100mg twice a day is experiencing problems with her feet. If she stands or sits for long periods of time her feet will turn purple. She is small for her age weighing only 94 pounds but eats well. The doctors state that its because she is underweight. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem before I take her to another specialist. Luckily, she has not had a seizure for a while; however does suffer from intense headaches. Thank you "Alexia's Mom"
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Re: Feet problems
Submitted by dora09 on Thu, 2009-07-09 - 09:25
hi am new to this didnt know it existed this web site . its my son he has cerebal palsy and epilepsy his school phoned me other day to inform me that when he had a seizure his arms are turning blue i didnt notice this b4. but have since was wondering if any1 could help. soz if i av bored any1.
Re: Feet problems
Submitted by Joan K on Mon, 2006-09-04 - 20:55
You might check for Neuropathy which can do that too if you are Diabetic. Diabetes is common with teens and usually there is a weight loss too. Simple blood draw will be all she needs.
Hugs
Joan
Re: Feet problems
Submitted by SaraOwens on Sun, 2006-09-03 - 22:58
That sounds more like a problem with circulation than weight! maybe you should get a second opinion!