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Rotational E

Thu, 07/26/2007 - 23:39
Not sure how strange this will sound, but does anyone else experience seizures that seems to happen on a rotational basis. For the last year or so, I have been experiencing seizures on a rotational basis of every 5 weeks and it is almost to the day. Blood tests have shown that medication levels are within the required levels, limited alcohol consumption and keep up on my sleep. Any ideas?

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Re: Rotational E

Submitted by Chrissyml on Thu, 2007-07-26 - 23:52
Hi Judy. The cause could be hormonal. From Women's Health : "Do Doctors Really Understand Women and Epilepsy? Sadly, for many women who experience menstrual cycle-related epilepsy, the fact is that not many doctors are as educated as they should be about these issues. According to a survey conducted by the Epilepsy Foundation and published in the Journal of Women's Health & Gender-Based Medicine (Vol.9 No.9, 2000), the groups of physicians who were most likely to be educated about the issues unique to women with epilepsy were neurologists, endocrinologists, and epileptologists (a subgroup of neurologists specializing in epilepsy). OB/GYNs ranked fourth in their knowledge of the effects that seizure disorders in women had on reproductive health and other women's health issues. The survey included 3335 healthcare professionals, representing a wide range of specialties. who were likely to provide care to women with epilepsy. The survey results revealed that: * Most of the respondents did not understand the specific effects that estrogen and progesterone have on seizure threshold. * Most were not educated about the menstrual-associated seizure patterns, and were not able to identify which oral contraceptives interfered with anti-epileptic drugs. * The majority of respondents did not know that women with epilepsy have significantly more infertility, reproductive endocrine disorders, and sexual dysfunction.

Re: Re: Rotational E

Submitted by Wreath on Fri, 2007-07-27 - 01:21
Judy, I am in total agreement with Chrissy. Many women have seizures which are hormone related. Also, many drs. are uneducated when it comes to womens issues. Personally, I have begun to use natural progesterone cream, and have had a decrease in Grand Mal seizures. Wreath

Re: Re: Re: Rotational E

Submitted by pmoore on Sun, 2007-07-29 - 23:31
What is progesterone cream? Is that given by your Dr? My OB/GYN has mentioned having me go on progesterone pills for heavy periods and I'm anxious to see if it affects my seizures in any way.

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