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seizures with periods

Tue, 08/16/2005 - 08:08
Had a few questions and didn't know if anyone could help.  Back in March I began taking Dexatrim diet pills.  I was fine for about 10 days and when I got my period, I had my first 2 seizures.  The first one happened around noon, my husband was home and he called for an ambulance.  They took me to the hospital, ran tests and discharged me around 5:30.  I came home and pretty much went to bed.  Around 1:00 am I had another seizure, my husband took me back to the hospital and they admitted me.  I was there for 2 days and they ran all kinds of tests.  Everything came back ok and the neurologist blamed the pills.  I didn't have any more seizures until last Tuesday night.  We went to an amusement park, I took a Dramimine around 11am.  We came home, I got my period, went to bed and around 5:30 am I had another seizure.  I called my doctor and the neurologist.  My doctor said to get the 6-hour EEG done.  I have it scheduled.  My neurologist called me last night and told me to get an EEG and MRI scheduled ASAP.  I am  in the process right now.  Didn't know if anyone had any insight.  I am a 36 year old woman, mother of 2 small children who never had any problems until March.  Thanks for any insight.

Comments

Re: RE: RE: seizures with periods

Submitted by ginnyblais on Wed, 2007-08-22 - 20:25
I totally agree and recommend this to any one suffering with menopausal seizures. I am 51 and started having seizures about 6 years ago. After seeing numerous doctors I suggested to one of them that I thought my seizures might be related to menopause ... an idea he blew off. Finally, I started searching the web and found a doctor in the Boston area, where I live, who specialixed in pre menopausal seizures. I contacted him and, after several tests, he 1) took me off of Dilantin (bad!!!) and put me on Keppra and Lamictal and also started me on Natural Progesterone. I have not had a seizure in almost 2 years but still do experience auras and the feeling that one is coming. 1 half of a Lorazepam stops it. I highly, highly suggest talking to your doctor about this. I saw my doctor the other day because I am now having migraines and vertigo, also symptoms of perimenopause. There is a shot out there that you can get to completely bypass perimenopause and go right to menopause. It may be an option for some. Just my input and thoughts on this subject.

RE: RE: seizures with periods

Submitted by KatieL on Mon, 2005-08-22 - 14:54

Megan

Thanks for your information.  I will NEVER take anymore pills.  I go to the doctors this week so I will see what they say.  Hope you are doing well.

Kathy

Megan

Thanks for your information.  I will NEVER take anymore pills.  I go to the doctors this week so I will see what they say.  Hope you are doing well.

Kathy

KATHY - DIET PILLS

Submitted by cameo on Sun, 2005-10-02 - 12:26
KATHY, I just read your post about seizures and diet pills. Wow. Does your life sound like mine. How are you doing? I started taking Herbal life and started having nocturnal seizures that I have been able to wake up from. But, I have been off the Herbal life for 1 week and a half, and still have all the symptoms of the seizures. Do you still have them, and how long did it take before you stopped taking the diet pills that it all stopped???? Thank you. I appreciate any comments!

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