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Appointment

Mon, 11/29/2010 - 19:57
Topic: Living With Epilepsy - Youth
So. I went to my appointment today, and they said I have Generalized Seizures, and ny doctor didn't want to call it Absence Seizures. He says it's Atypical, and that it's probably genetic, but one of my parents says that they don't know anyone in they family with Epilepsy. I'm starting Lamictal today. Does anyone know if Lamictal is a good option? Please share your feelings about Lamictal please. You don't have to, just wanted to keep the public, and silver of my friends updated on my current status.

Comments

Re: Appointment

Submitted by phylisfjohnson on Wed, 2010-12-01 - 11:58

For me, Lamictal has been a godsend.  I take 300 MG in the AM (because splitting it up between the AM and PM made me hyper crazy!) 

At its lowest dose, Lamictal is an anti-anxiety med.  At its next level, it's an anti-anxiety AND anti-seizure med.

I've had NO side effects or reactions.  And after 40+ years of epilepsy, I've kisssed a lot of frogs before I found my magic med mix.  (Lamictal and Klonopin.)

I only hope the Lamictal works as well for you as it has for me!  Good luck.   Phylis Feiner Johnson   www.epilepsytalk.com

For me, Lamictal has been a godsend.  I take 300 MG in the AM (because splitting it up between the AM and PM made me hyper crazy!) 

At its lowest dose, Lamictal is an anti-anxiety med.  At its next level, it's an anti-anxiety AND anti-seizure med.

I've had NO side effects or reactions.  And after 40+ years of epilepsy, I've kisssed a lot of frogs before I found my magic med mix.  (Lamictal and Klonopin.)

I only hope the Lamictal works as well for you as it has for me!  Good luck.   Phylis Feiner Johnson   www.epilepsytalk.com

Re: Appointment

Submitted by trentonbest on Thu, 2010-12-02 - 09:58
What if I said....  I don't want it to work....

Re: Appointment

Submitted by phylisfjohnson on Thu, 2010-12-02 - 10:08

Then you can start Social Security Disability procedures.  http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/general-info.htm

http://www.socialsecurity-disability.org/content/application-process?gclid=CNm9gcvszaUCFQVO5QodE3hXJg      Phylis Feiner Johnson    www.epilepsytalk.com

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