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Had MRI & EEG because I had 1 @ work

Thu, 07/13/2006 - 14:59
I had a partial Sunday morning and then one at work Monday at lunch. I could not get my neuro (not local) so I went to my general doctor here. He ordered an MRI and EEG and could not believe my neuro had not done this already. He put me on Keppra. So now I am on Dilantin 300 mg, Depakote 500 mg, Keppra 1000mg, Prozac, and an anti-anxiety. I just really don't know what to do anymore. My nerves are shot...completly. I know I can't do the job I have for much longer. It is a city governmental job and I cannot afford to make the mistakes that are coming from my memory loss and nerves. I just need some support, I guess. We all need it once in a while. Thanks for taking the time to read this.

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Re: Had MRI & EEG because I had 1 @ work

Submitted by HeatherOverton on Thu, 2006-07-13 - 15:52
Hi WendyBendy- I am sorry about the seizures and the stress they are causing. I would highly highly recommend you talk to a pharmacist about being on anti seizure meds and Prozac or any other med of the type at the same time. The interactions between the two can cause major problems and lower the threshold of your seizure meds causing more seizures. I was put on Paxil? 3 years ago and while on it I had a ton of seizures because the doctor who put me on it didn't know about the interactions. I am now seizure free for 3 years and counting. Keep your spirits up and know we are all here to support you. Heather "I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it." Maya Angelou

Re: Had MRI & EEG because I had 1 @ work

Submitted by fayenobles on Thu, 2006-07-13 - 20:48
Hi Wendy I understand your fear and frustration. My co-workers are wonderfully understanding but the one time I had a sz at work really upset them. Now the boss worries about stressing me out! Great - but how long before he decides it is time to replace me with someone who can handle the "stress"? I need my job and can not afford to be replaced. That adds to the stress and anxiety. The overdosing that I have had with Dilantin really affects my ability to concentrate on my work. I describe myself at times as "sleepy/weepy". If not crying I am sleeping. Not the way to live. However no seizures! To combat that overdose, I am now on 300/200 mg Dilantin on alternating days. Although I have not told my neuro yet I am also taking B Complex. I do not think that can hurt me and if possible I will add more supplements and vitamins with the hopes of getting off all AEDs. There have been many good things posted here and on other sites about Vitamin B. Let me know how your MRI and EEG turns out. God Bless, Faye

sorry hit enter twice

Submitted by fayenobles on Thu, 2006-07-13 - 20:48
sorry hit enter twice

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