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stress related seizures
Fri, 06/10/2005 - 22:56Has any one any information on stress related seizures.Has any one had them and what medications are you on with them.Any information will help
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RE: stress related seizures
Submitted by Limerick30 on Sat, 2005-06-11 - 08:15
For most people with seizers stress is a common triger regaurdless of what medication you are on. You could try to avoid stressful situations, as anyone one knows this is not always possible.
RE: RE: stress related seizures
Submitted by jinx1331xnij on Sat, 2005-06-11 - 09:11
I agree , stress is definitely a factor in many seizures, usually a huge factor, and unfortunately very hard to avoid. I have post-traumatic stress disorder, which basically means that I live life in defense mode, put through too many stressful situations kind of put me in a constant state of fight or flight as they say. So although I have no job, no kids, a great and understanding husband and family, my life is pure stress. Anyway I take Lamictal and Clonazepam and very very rarely get maybe a little jerk, or an aura ( I call that " feeling seizurish" ) ,,,other than that I have no problems at all. I know clonazepam is also a valium type med, the psych I went to recomended it to me and I told him I was already on it for my epilepsy. Hate to think what life would be like w/out the clonazepam. Anyway if stress seems to be your main trigger , perhaps talking to your doc about clonazepam may be worth a shot.....P.S. Bruce, for pop-ups try the google toolbar, works great! Also try adaware which is a spyware removal program that you can download free, which helps stop pop-ups.
RE: RE: stress related seizures
Submitted by jasmine on Mon, 2005-06-20 - 01:40
Hi , well im really glad that you guys also have stress related seasures. It makes me feel at home . jasmine