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simple partial seizures and headaches?

Wed, 03/16/2011 - 17:37
I was diagnosed with simple partial seizures a few years ago. During the seizures I would have headaches. Since going on keppra, the seizure symptoms have gone away, but I have been suffering from chronic debilitating headaches for years! The last 2 times I have had the headaches, some of my weirder seizure symptoms presented themselves. I am beginning to think the headaches are part of the seizures and that the seizures were never fully under control, but my neuro seems to think differently. He thinks the headaches are from myofascial pain syndrome or cervical dystonia...but I think their occurrences are too coincidental to be an independent issue. Does anyone know if migraines and/or headaches can be a part of these seizures? If so, what can I do about it. I've been on keppra 1000 mgs 2 times per day with 100 mgs of topamax, but still had the headaches. I am currently on 500 mgs keppra twice a day without the topamax.

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Re: simple partial seizures and headaches?

Submitted by kristinlee22 on Fri, 2011-03-18 - 22:57
Check with your dr about the Keppra XR. It was a miracle drug for me that took my headaches away! Plus it turned out to be cheaper for me too.

Re: simple partial seizures and headaches?

Submitted by tcameron on Thu, 2011-03-17 - 21:44

Zealot.

I watched your video.  My prayers are with you.  I hope this makes you feel better.  God bless you.

- T

Zealot.

I watched your video.  My prayers are with you.  I hope this makes you feel better.  God bless you.

- T

Re: simple partial seizures and headaches?

Submitted by zealot on Fri, 2011-03-18 - 16:01
T, Thanks so much. It's nice to know people care. The prayers are always appreciated. It does make me feel better. Baruch Hashem. Hoshia na. Devorah Zealot Soodak www.psychout.typepad.com/ the zealot needs help! P.S. Please click here to read my latest post. P.P.S. Please click here to read my latest or last featured post. P.P.P.S. I made a new video. Please watch it on YouTube. P.P.P.P.S. I recorded a video and put it directly on Facebook! Please watch it!

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