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seizures and heart problems???
Mon, 08/09/2010 - 13:35Comments
Re: seizures and heart problems???
Submitted by candysb on Wed, 2010-08-11 - 18:33
Re: seizures and heart problems???
Submitted by star2b on Thu, 2010-08-12 - 01:17
I take medication for the exsact thing you are dealing with its called tacicardia its irrgular heartbeat i had surgery last year for it pretty much your heart is beating 100 to 120 beats a min i was told stress 2nd hand smoke and my epilepsy i've had it for about 6 years
*Angel Baby*
I take medication for the exsact thing you are dealing with its called tacicardia its irrgular heartbeat i had surgery last year for it pretty much your heart is beating 100 to 120 beats a min i was told stress 2nd hand smoke and my epilepsy i've had it for about 6 years
*Angel Baby*
Re: seizures and heart problems???
Submitted by Puddleofbacon on Wed, 2010-08-11 - 12:37
I have a history of simple partial seizures and last year I began having the same heart issue you explained. I was taking Topamax at the time, and have since switched to Keppra. Unfortunately I'm stilling having the intense indigestion, pain, and strong heart beat.
My neuro is having me tested for diabetes. Many anticonvulsants can effect your kidneys, and in-turn, leave you with diabetes. Perhaps this is something you should consider. Also, see if you notice that certain foods might causing the problem. I was able to eat anything before these problems occurred. Now dairy products tomatoes/sauces really cause me terrible pain.
Good luck to you.
I have a history of simple partial seizures and last year I began having the same heart issue you explained. I was taking Topamax at the time, and have since switched to Keppra. Unfortunately I'm stilling having the intense indigestion, pain, and strong heart beat.
My neuro is having me tested for diabetes. Many anticonvulsants can effect your kidneys, and in-turn, leave you with diabetes. Perhaps this is something you should consider. Also, see if you notice that certain foods might causing the problem. I was able to eat anything before these problems occurred. Now dairy products tomatoes/sauces really cause me terrible pain.
Good luck to you.