Community Forum Archive
The Epilepsy Community Forums are closed, and the information is archived. The content in this section may not be current or apply to all situations. In addition, forum questions and responses include information and content that has been generated by epilepsy community members. This content is not moderated. The information on these pages should not be substituted for medical advice from a healthcare provider. Experiences with epilepsy can vary greatly on an individual basis. Please contact your doctor or medical team if you have any questions about your situation. For more information, learn about epilepsy or visit our resources section.
Timing of medication
Wed, 10/16/2013 - 01:05Comments
Re: Timing of medication
Submitted by GodivaGirl on Tue, 2013-10-22 - 21:35
Hi Pug,
Glad to help out. Thought I'd let you know doctors have told my family there is a connection between seizures and migranes. My mom and aunts had migraines, I'm the one that ended up with seizures first and migraines later in life. I find there's a lot of similarities in the triggers - weather changes, various foods, routines and stress level are my top triggers. Growing up my neurologists always had me keep track of what was different in life on days that I had seizures. Now, I'm doing kinda the same thing for headaches. I'm always told it's the drastic changes that can make a difference and well, if I take notes of them, based on my notes doctors put in place the right things to deal with it & battle through life. Also, lot easier to just write down differences once in awhile, than do a daily log.
Good Luck to you & your son.
GG / Erin
Hi Pug,
Glad to help out. Thought I'd let you know doctors have told my family there is a connection between seizures and migranes. My mom and aunts had migraines, I'm the one that ended up with seizures first and migraines later in life. I find there's a lot of similarities in the triggers - weather changes, various foods, routines and stress level are my top triggers. Growing up my neurologists always had me keep track of what was different in life on days that I had seizures. Now, I'm doing kinda the same thing for headaches. I'm always told it's the drastic changes that can make a difference and well, if I take notes of them, based on my notes doctors put in place the right things to deal with it & battle through life. Also, lot easier to just write down differences once in awhile, than do a daily log.
Good Luck to you & your son.
GG / Erin
Re: Timing of medication
Submitted by just_joe on Tue, 2013-10-22 - 10:13
morning again PugLove
I am glad the routine worked and I know it can be a hassle but I also know it helped me once I was on it and was diligent in following it. If he ever gets on ER meds once a day keep taking them at the same time of day while on them.
I forgot to tell you I had a routine which started back in 1962 before I was diagnosed with epilepsy. I was taking my neds before leaving for the bus stop which was 7 amd back then give or take 10 minutes. Having a paper route makes things a little rougher when you have to get another paper because you threw one on someones roof or a dog picked it up and ran off with it. Dinner was generally over with between 6:30 and 7:00 so after dinner was when I took them.
One morning I was trying to find my meds because they weren't on the shelf in the kitchen. Well I turned and saw my dtep father with them spreadout on the kitchen table. A concerned step father is all I had considering he was countaining them to make sure I had not missed a dose. HE was a decorated Marine so I got them and hit the road. If I ever missed the bus I had a long walk to school
I had to change it during the last 14 years at the position I was in considering I was on a bus at 7 because I had to be at work by 8 so I changed the time to 8 took them when I got to my desk and 8 at night.
Hope this helps
Joe
Sorry but there are times I get long winded.
morning again PugLove
I am glad the routine worked and I know it can be a hassle but I also know it helped me once I was on it and was diligent in following it. If he ever gets on ER meds once a day keep taking them at the same time of day while on them.
I forgot to tell you I had a routine which started back in 1962 before I was diagnosed with epilepsy. I was taking my neds before leaving for the bus stop which was 7 amd back then give or take 10 minutes. Having a paper route makes things a little rougher when you have to get another paper because you threw one on someones roof or a dog picked it up and ran off with it. Dinner was generally over with between 6:30 and 7:00 so after dinner was when I took them.
One morning I was trying to find my meds because they weren't on the shelf in the kitchen. Well I turned and saw my dtep father with them spreadout on the kitchen table. A concerned step father is all I had considering he was countaining them to make sure I had not missed a dose. HE was a decorated Marine so I got them and hit the road. If I ever missed the bus I had a long walk to school
I had to change it during the last 14 years at the position I was in considering I was on a bus at 7 because I had to be at work by 8 so I changed the time to 8 took them when I got to my desk and 8 at night.
Hope this helps
Joe
Sorry but there are times I get long winded.