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MCAmom Benign Rolandic Epilepsy Created by MCAmomat10/13/11 - 5:18 am Answered by epi_helpat10/23/11 - 4:09 am My soon to be seven year old son was just diagnosed with BRE. He's had two seizures. The diagnosis was confirmed after his sleep deprived EEG, although the Neurologist didn't elaborate much- he just went over our medicine choices.
svcoats Dilantin toxicity level Created by svcoatsat10/18/11 - 4:17 pm Answered by epi_helpat10/23/11 - 4:01 am Our 42-yr-old son had a dilantin level of 28.7 last week.  He began having trouble with his balance and walking, along with vomiting.  After the dr gave him 10 mg valium, the vomiting stopped after two day, but the falling, unable to walk on his own is...
ahipple Epilepsy and Depression Created by ahippleat10/5/11 - 1:07 pm Answered by epi_helpat10/6/11 - 6:15 pm I am a college student in the final stretch of my studies with an overwhelming course load.  I was diagnosed in early adolescence with benign focal epilepsy of childhood.  Since my diagnosis my seizures have been very unpredictable.  They seem however to...
linniec Medicare Created by linniecat7/17/11 - 1:49 pm Answered by epi_helpat7/21/11 - 5:36 pm I'm within months of  Medicare.   I would first like to find Medicare plands which cover my AED's then funnel down from there.My AEDs are Keppra (levetiracetam) and Trileptal (oxcarbazepine)   Lynne
reggieman Can loud noises during an EEG affect it's outcome? Created by reggiemanat3/16/11 - 9:49 pm Answered by epi_helpat3/27/11 - 10:20 am My daughter whom was 7 at the time had an EEG completed to determine if she has seizures.  During the procedure there was a very loud bang as if a tool box fell off of a ladder and then continuous hammer pounding.  These noises startled myself when they...
squirrel massage Created by squirrelat3/8/11 - 2:10 pm Answered by epi_helpat3/27/11 - 10:15 am Is it okay for a person with epilepsy to get a full body swedish massage?
SONIAI... Photodepilation (IPL) and epilepsy Created by SONIAI...at3/18/11 - 8:49 am Answered by epi_helpat3/27/11 - 10:09 am Hi I want to do permanent hair removal with IPL tecniques but on the clinics I went one told me that if I had controlled eplilepsy it was ok and another one told me that women with epliepsy should get medical authorization to do it. I am 37 years...
kat908 Vibrations Created by kat908at3/24/11 - 3:58 pm Answered by epi_helpat3/27/11 - 10:05 am I was walking by workers on the road, one was drilling through the cement and I felt very light-headed and dizzy immediately. Is it possible to have a seizure from vibration?? Thanks!
CaraLeigh screaming Created by CaraLeighat12/15/10 - 10:08 am Answered by epi_helpat12/21/10 - 4:09 am My son 13yrs old has complex partial seizures, over the last 3 months he has started screaming and repeating statements as well as pacing. is this part of complex partial or is it something else?
rikk service animals Created by rikkat11/5/10 - 9:59 am Answered by epi_helpat12/21/10 - 4:04 am Why are there not provisions made for service animals to go answer nature's call?  Airport personnel stated that no requirement was made, and no one had thought of it as a problem.  I travel with my dog.  It is a problem for both me and my dog.  Solutions?   ...
savm VNS Created by savmat12/17/10 - 12:05 pm Answered by epi_helpat12/21/10 - 3:59 am I have been researching VNS as it was recommended by my MD.  He suggested I reasearch and find as much out as possible.  If interested he would put me in contact with others.  I would like input and feedback from others with experience in this area and...
sleepy... I can't afford the medicine Created by sleepy...at12/13/10 - 7:10 am Answered by epi_helpat12/21/10 - 3:53 am My daughter Bonnie has been diagnosed with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS). The syndrome includes seizures. The problem is I'm completely out of her medicine (Keppra) and I can not afford any more. What should I do? Is there anyone or any way to help my Bonnie?
Packer... What Type of Seizure? Created by Packer...at12/18/10 - 1:06 pm Answered by epi_helpat12/20/10 - 6:30 am When I was reading about the types of seizures none of them seemed to fit this one odd seizure I had. I was visiting Washington DC in 2007 on my way to see Mount Vernon when I lost consciousness. According to my family, my hands clenched, my head...
kbellmay was this a seizure? Created by kbellmayat12/20/10 - 5:00 am Answered by epi_helpat12/20/10 - 6:20 am my son has complex partial seizures but I believe he had a tonic clonic while sleeping last night.. He was having a very off day yesterday.. He explained it like he felt very dulled.. He had trouble remembering the days events also..he said he just didnt feel...
maria203m how to manage stress Created by maria203mat11/27/10 - 8:09 pm Answered by epi_helpat12/7/10 - 1:02 pm how can a 17-years-old teen like me manage/control the stress and depression that causes the seizures?
Tillie17 laughing and crying seizures Created by Tillie17at11/28/10 - 9:11 am Answered by epi_helpat12/7/10 - 12:56 pm Does anyone have a seizure like mine it is awful I can't laugh or else I will not be able to stop it is uncontrolable and worse it can increase and start into a hyenia type laugh this is not funny and no joke!!!  Then like a switch I have uncontrolable crying...
smuro Car Loan Created by smuroat12/7/10 - 6:27 am Answered by epi_helpat12/7/10 - 12:44 pm Hello,  I know this is a shot in the dark, but I was just diagnosed with epilepsy. I have a car loan, and it appears as if I will no longer be able to drive. Do I have any grounds for termination of the loan?  Also, in New Jersey it is required...
lrmiller What's the connection between my epilepsy and psychiatric diagnoses? Created by lrmillerat12/1/10 - 12:34 am Answered by epi_helpat12/4/10 - 9:59 am I have had epilepsy since I was 6 yrs.
TRHMOM Neurologist Created by TRHMOMat9/24/10 - 9:03 am Answered by epi_helpat10/22/10 - 3:56 pm My 18 year old daughter started Sabril (Vigabatrin) a week ago.  Started on 500mg 2x/day.  When we changed to 1000mg 2x/day (7th day) - she can no longer focus or "wake up" in the morning.  She used to sleep 9 hours/day.  Now she's sleeping...
ptseely1 Does this sound like epilepsy? Created by ptseely1at9/25/10 - 10:54 am Answered by epi_helpat10/22/10 - 3:51 pm
katewi... BRE Created by katewi...at9/28/10 - 3:59 am Answered by epi_helpat10/22/10 - 3:45 pm My son was diagnosed with BRE at the age of 7 he has been siezure free for just over 12 months. I can,t seem to find out if this means that it is over for him now. can anyone help.
lorianng my daughter now has it Created by lorianngat10/14/10 - 8:54 am Answered by epi_helpat10/22/10 - 3:42 pm i have had epilepsy for over 20 years now and my 20 year old daughter has had her 3rd seizure today. we are very low income and have no health insurance. what can we do? are there any doctors that will see low income patients?
anonym Are there scholarships for people who have had brain surgery? Created by anonymat10/20/10 - 2:21 pm Answered by epi_helpat10/22/10 - 3:28 pm I am 30 years old now, but when i was 12 i had brain surgery. I am now attending college - specifically film school. Unfortunately I am having a hard time paying my tuition even with standard financial aid. I am curious to know if there is scholarships available...
Seizur... Why this seems to trigger my seizures Created by Seizur...at10/16/10 - 7:41 pm Answered by epi_helpat10/18/10 - 12:47 pm I have had seizures for 24 years now.  I have had temporal lobectomy in 1991 and in 2005 had a vagus nerve stimulator.  I've been taking the new vimpat for about a year.  The other medication I'm on is Trileptal and Lyrica and I still have them.
rikki0969 wanting children Created by rikki0969at9/22/10 - 11:54 am Answered by epi_helpat9/22/10 - 6:41 pm my name is rikki and i am a 31 year old female. I have tried taking other meds to control my seizures so that i can get pregnant but nothing is working. Depakote is the only drug that works and controls my episodes. I wanna get pregnant but am scared of...

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General Health and Women's Issues Effects of seizures or treatment on general health, bone health, sexuality, pregnancy and menopause.	36
Finding Help How to find or access help in the community, talking to health care providers and navigating systems.	43
Insurance Issues Concerns and questions about insurance and medication coverage	6
Lifestyle and Stress Management Managing lifestyle and stress to help seizure control and general well-being.	4
Managing Social Issues Impact on family, relationships, work, leisure and independent living.	12
Medication Management Information about medications, practical tips, memory aides and problems taking meds.	45
Open Forum Your concerns, ideas, or questions!	18
Parents and Epilepsy Parenting children with seizures or management issues for parents who have epilepsy.	26
Products and Resources for Epilepsy Products, equipment, and resources for people with epilepsy, their loved ones and caregivers.	8
Safety Management Safety concerns, seizure first aid, and ways to prevent or lessen risks.	4
Sorting Out Seizures Questions about diagnostic testing or concerns.	59
Surgery, Devices and Other Treatments Questions about surgery, devices, diet or other non-medical treatments.	14
Thinking, Learning, Mood, Behavior Questions about effect of seizures and treatment on learning, mood and behavior.	11