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Medications

Thu, 10/08/2015 - 15:09
Hi there I had a seizure today 1st day of my menstrel cycle.I was taking a high dose of topomax but have reduced considerably due to bad side effects including poor vision and dark moods.I did see a neurologist but he was very rude saying he did not believe I had epilepsy and even had the audacity as I am an ex drug abuser emphasis on ex to say I was probably feigning it to get medication.he later retracted this and said he believes I suffer from complex partial seizure.it was never linked to hormones yet I mainly suffer these seizures whilst ovulating. After reading some of the comments on here I felt so much better as I have felt alone with this for a long time.I am arranging to see my Dr soon to see a new neurologist as the last one was judgemental and unhelpful.

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