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epilepsy & preganancy
Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:12I am a mum of one and I was young when i had her... My pregnancy went well due to my condtion. My question is this: When ever I try to have another child can it effect my epilepsy? And if so what do i do to keep myself HEALTHY?
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Re: epilepsy & preganancy
Submitted by lexi72 on Sun, 2011-09-25 - 02:03
Depending on what kind of seizures and how they affect you now may be the answer. I had an unplanned pregnancy with tonic-clonic seizures. I was fine on depakote, but amazing when I was pregnant. My seizures have a lot to do with my hormones. But now that I am wanting another, I need to change meds. I would talk to an epileptologist. They know SO MUCH more than neurologists and the real affects on your body and what your meds may do to the baby. Good luck!