Hi Everyone!

I have been recently diagnosed at 32 years of age with Epilepsy in October of 2011 after having a tonic-clonic seizure at home.  All neurological testing was negative.  It is believed that I had a seizure in 1998 as I woke up in the floor of my dorm shower with no recollection of how I got there (no it was not alcohol related!!).  I also have had frequent vivid deja vus for as long as I can remember, and had been having staring spells leading up to the "big one".  My neurologist also seems to think that being on Wellbutrin at the time (the only medication I was on) may have lowered my seizure threshold.

I was initially placed on Vimpat, which was subsequently increased to two, 200mg pills twice per day as the deja vus would creep back.  They then became more frequent and vivid at which point my neurologist changed me to Keppra.  I am currently on two 500mg pills two times per day, while weaning off the Vimpat over the next few weeks.

I am having extreme word loss, memory issues, clumsiness, and today was completely at a loss for words at times.  I am a speech therapist in a school, and having these issues is not only very uncharacteristic for me, but unsettling as a teacher and professional.  

Does anyone have the same experiences, or can you shed light on your challenges or side effects.  I am just now coming to terms with my loss of independence, ability to drive, and the not knowing if or when I will be back to "normal".  Thanks.

Katie