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seizures and heart problems???

Mon, 08/09/2010 - 13:35
I am on Keppra xr and vimpat and I have been having pressure in my chest and wierd heart beats like my heart is beating real hard sometimes. I am now having to get tests done for my heart and everything has came out normal so far. The heart problems are getting worse. I think they are anxiety but my mom has some heart condition and of course I can't remember the name of it but it is genetic. Can seizures cause heart problems or what? I don't understand all this and am confused. Im also taking Lexapro but shouldn't that help anxiety? Does anyone else have this same problem? Im now starting to get pains in my chest like if I have real bad indigestion sometimes they come without the indigestion.

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Re: seizures and heart problems???

Submitted by Puddleofbacon on Wed, 2010-08-11 - 12:37

I have a history of simple partial seizures and last year I began having the same heart issue you explained. I was taking Topamax at the time, and have since switched to Keppra. Unfortunately I'm stilling having the intense indigestion, pain, and strong heart beat.

My neuro is having me tested for diabetes. Many anticonvulsants can effect your kidneys, and in-turn, leave you with diabetes. Perhaps this is something you should consider. Also, see if you notice that certain foods might causing the problem. I was able to eat anything before these problems occurred. Now dairy products  tomatoes/sauces really cause me terrible pain.

 Good luck to you.

I have a history of simple partial seizures and last year I began having the same heart issue you explained. I was taking Topamax at the time, and have since switched to Keppra. Unfortunately I'm stilling having the intense indigestion, pain, and strong heart beat.

My neuro is having me tested for diabetes. Many anticonvulsants can effect your kidneys, and in-turn, leave you with diabetes. Perhaps this is something you should consider. Also, see if you notice that certain foods might causing the problem. I was able to eat anything before these problems occurred. Now dairy products  tomatoes/sauces really cause me terrible pain.

 Good luck to you.

Re: seizures and heart problems???

Submitted by candysb on Wed, 2010-08-11 - 18:33
Ive been tested for diabetes and everything else in the world it seems. Thanks for your suggestio. My Neuro thinks it might be my heart and is glad im seeing a cardiologist. They think it might be my heart. My primary says if there is something wrong with the ellectical part of my heart it can affect seizures. I don't seem to have as many problems with indegestion as I used to its wierd. I don't eat many tomatos/sauces because they leave big sores on my tongue. I was just wondering if the heart could be related to seizures. So since you are still having the same simptoms do you take anything for indigestion? Does it work? My heart tests have came out normal so far to but my mom has the same problem they are testing me for and its genetic.  

Re: seizures and heart problems???

Submitted by star2b on Thu, 2010-08-12 - 01:17

I take medication for the exsact thing you are dealing with its called tacicardia its irrgular heartbeat i had surgery last year for it pretty much your heart is beating 100 to 120 beats a min i was told stress 2nd hand smoke and my epilepsy i've had it for about 6 years

*Angel Baby*

I take medication for the exsact thing you are dealing with its called tacicardia its irrgular heartbeat i had surgery last year for it pretty much your heart is beating 100 to 120 beats a min i was told stress 2nd hand smoke and my epilepsy i've had it for about 6 years

*Angel Baby*

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