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Blood work
Tue, 09/12/2006 - 10:50Topic: New to Epilepsy.com
Hello
I was diagnosed back in December with new onset seizure due to stress.
My question is I have never been asked to have blood work done.
Is this common thing to have done when diagnosed with Epilepsy???? I think my doctor might have advised forgotten to ask me to do so.
I have done all regular examinations such as..EEG and so on.
Thanks for all who share their thoughts with this question.
Thanks Evelyn
Comments
Re: Re: Blood work
Submitted by hblaurah on Tue, 2006-09-12 - 12:25
I would definetly call your doctor because you should have full blood work done. Every time my son has a seizure they want him to come in and have his blood drawn to check his med level. They also will check it when there is an increase in meds. And then every six months to make sure your liver is healthy.
Re: Blood work
Submitted by EllieW on Tue, 2006-09-12 - 11:40
No, that's not common. Additionally, if you are given medication for this they should have, and continue to check your liver function. You should have had a full blood workup, actually. In addition to the comment above regarding any AEDs you are taking, a good doctor would monitor the medication levels (for example, if you take Keppra - they should check your Keppra levels from time to time). I'd ask or 'remind' your doctor that you need a full blood workup. Even without Epilepsy, you should have them done.