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liz_la... Siezures came back Created by liz_la...at3/24/09 - 6:13 pm Answered by epi_helpat3/30/09 - 5:13 am I had 3 maybe 4 seizures from age 12 to 19. Then I was seizure free. Today I had a grand mal seizure at age 51. I was extremly tired and working in a convention hall with flourecent lights. I Problably have not had that light, tired combination before, though...
cvahedian Memory loss Created by cvahedianat3/25/09 - 9:15 pm Answered by epi_helpat3/30/09 - 5:00 am My daughter had a seizure almost one month ago. She has had this conditon since middle school but for the most part it has been under control.  This last seizure was different is was very confussed, disorientated, emotional and did not seem to reconized the...
cherri... Resourse Dogs Created by cherri...at3/27/09 - 10:18 am Answered by epi_helpat3/29/09 - 5:14 am I have been researching for information on resource dogs.  I haven't had any luck with finding anwsers to any of my questions. Hopefully someone here can. My son and I both have seizures. But I also have other aliments such as social disorder and etc. I was...
sherri... I need help Created by sherri...at3/27/09 - 11:16 am Answered by epi_helpat3/29/09 - 5:05 am I am 31 yr old female. I had my first seizure(that I know of) in October 08. I didn;t know what happened my jaw hurt really bad afterwards. My husband said I just fell down and started shaking my eyes were open but I don't remember any of it. He said this...
midas smoking and epilepsy Created by midasat3/28/09 - 7:01 pm Answered by epi_helpat3/29/09 - 4:51 am Hi, fellow epilepsy individuals. I fell of of a ladder ten years ago and my seizures seem to be under control. I take 300 mg of dilantin daily but I smoke cigarettes. I have been smoking since I was 18 I am now 36. Can cigarretes induce a seizure? I need to...
butter... I NEED A SECOND OPINION Created by butter...at3/6/09 - 7:38 am Answered by epi_helpat3/14/09 - 12:38 pm
tamsims00 Fingernail problems Created by tamsims00at3/10/09 - 11:07 am Answered by epi_helpat3/14/09 - 12:25 pm
kathyl... Help My Chat wont fully open Created by kathyl...at3/10/09 - 1:23 am Answered by epi_helpat3/14/09 - 12:13 pm When I reformatted my pc I can no longer get into chat.  Does any one know is there a seprate application I need to download so that I may fully open the chat room?   Thank you,   kathylewiss@aol.com
wmdin93 seizure disorder VS. seizure secondary to POTS episode? Created by wmdin93at3/13/09 - 8:36 am Answered by epi_helpat3/14/09 - 12:11 pm
R Wilk... coughing and vomiting Created by R Wilk...at3/13/09 - 3:14 pm Answered by epi_helpat3/14/09 - 10:54 am One of the clients I support experiences coughing following his seizures with phlegm or phlegm/brown stained vomit if more severe. I have been told that these episodes of sickness are many small seizures following the main seizure. Is this true or is it...
Lkaplan cold switch Created by Lkaplanat2/20/09 - 6:33 pm Answered by epi_helpat3/5/09 - 1:24 pm my son 23 has had 3 tonic clonic on carbatrol in the last 30 day 1 was a double. level 9.04 after yesterday's seizure the office said to stop carbatrol 400mg 2x a day & Start lamical 25 mg this morning. I have never cold stop any medicine. So now I am...
babzy surgical wonder Created by babzyat2/13/09 - 8:58 pm Answered by epi_helpat2/15/09 - 5:27 am i will be going for a temporal lobectomy next mont . ive done lots of readings and i am curious as to results from surgery.  can surgery cause seizure activity to  re-ocurr at a later time in life due to continued use of medications.?most meds claim...
alyshad tracking Created by alyshadat2/9/09 - 2:19 pm Answered by epi_helpat2/13/09 - 6:38 am I have brief but many absent siezures through out the day, how am I suppose to track them when I am not aware, do I asume that when I miss a minute or two that that was a siezure, I also have psycomotor with out memorie how do I track those?
momina absense seizures Created by mominaat2/11/09 - 8:41 am Answered by epi_helpat2/13/09 - 6:25 am I am 20yrs old Pakistani female, 46kg body weight& still suffering from absense seizures even  when I am on medication with lamictal at dose@ 150mg/day since last 2yrs.Please suggest how long I should take this drug or suggest some alternate treatment or drug
queenbee Uncontrolable fits Created by queenbeeat1/22/09 - 6:42 pm Answered by epi_helpat2/2/09 - 6:06 am My girlfriend had her 1st fit a month ago after down with fever for 3 days. She complaint of very bad headache. her initial fits lasted about 5 mins but towards the end it went pretty bad ie: 3 fits in an hour. Anti fits medicines were given and she was unconscious...
Yav i need a quick feedback. Created by Yavat1/22/09 - 5:24 am Answered by epi_helpat2/2/09 - 5:59 am i want to know what to do or feel when i am being shouted for things or actions i had not done or created.  I want to knw how to behave for these useless action i am not the one.
nanad spasms Created by nanadat1/26/09 - 1:53 am Answered by epi_helpat2/2/09 - 5:54 am i have a 7month daughter who started haveing spasms on her head and feet from about 2weeks old,she is developing ok and has not had any medication yet.Her paeditrician had an EEG done and notcied some irregularities.Her head shakes for a few minutes when she...
xcio21 child from greece almost 1y.o. needs help. Created by xcio21at1/27/09 - 11:26 am Answered by epi_helpat2/2/09 - 5:44 am Hi,  I am from greece and we are facing a huge problem with our 1y.o. boy which is suffering now from epileptic crisis and noone in our country can find from what this is. We cannot find the reason and a way to fight it.So i am requesting some...
bernt Seizures ONLY during sleep Created by berntat1/22/09 - 2:14 pm Answered by epi_helpat1/25/09 - 4:49 am
poeta confusion about types of seizures Created by poetaat1/24/09 - 1:00 pm Answered by epi_helpat1/25/09 - 4:29 am new to this site   recognizing that almost anything is possible  i would like to begin with a breif history age 9 to 36.
monster Daughter started experiencing seizures. (Medication do's and dont's) Created by monsterat1/8/09 - 5:54 am Answered by epi_helpat1/21/09 - 3:42 am Hi There, Our family has recently been put under a new stress with our 15 year old daughter suddenly experiencing "Grand Mal" seizures with 2 in the space of 2 months. We are waiting for a scheduled visit to a neurologist and therefore...
ky passing out Created by kyat1/13/09 - 1:09 pm Answered by epi_helpat1/21/09 - 3:34 am passing out 9 years. need help.cataplexys? Dr said dont come back.
fredxuan Find a Doctor to review medical records for epilepsy Created by fredxuanat12/31/08 - 10:39 pm Answered by epi_helpat1/12/09 - 5:30 am st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) }
snoviasif Speech, Hearing, Abstract Thought, No Idea Created by snoviasifat1/8/09 - 9:16 am Answered by epi_helpat1/12/09 - 5:21 am Rx: 200mg topamax, 900mg trileptal  I do not know if this is related to my e or not. I am starting to have difficulty with my hearing and the formation of words. If people are behind me and talking everything sounds mufffled and unclear. It is the...
Catbalou Am I having nocturnal seizures? Created by Catbalouat1/10/09 - 7:53 am Answered by epi_helpat1/12/09 - 5:10 am I'm so frustrated because my doctor has told me for years that I'm just "dizzy".  But, my experiences is the same every time every few weeks to months.  On these occasions I've just been asleep for an hour or so when I waken with a start, with...

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	Questions
General Health and Women's Issues Effects of seizures or treatment on general health, bone health, sexuality, pregnancy and menopause.	27
Finding Help How to find or access help in the community, talking to health care providers and navigating systems.	36
Insurance Issues Concerns and questions about insurance and medication coverage	5
Lifestyle and Stress Management Managing lifestyle and stress to help seizure control and general well-being.	2
Managing Social Issues Impact on family, relationships, work, leisure and independent living.	11
Medication Management Information about medications, practical tips, memory aides and problems taking meds.	40
Open Forum Your concerns, ideas, or questions!	14
Parents and Epilepsy Parenting children with seizures or management issues for parents who have epilepsy.	19
Products and Resources for Epilepsy Products, equipment, and resources for people with epilepsy, their loved ones and caregivers.	5
Safety Management Safety concerns, seizure first aid, and ways to prevent or lessen risks.	3
Sorting Out Seizures Questions about diagnostic testing or concerns.	54
Surgery, Devices and Other Treatments Questions about surgery, devices, diet or other non-medical treatments.	13
Thinking, Learning, Mood, Behavior Questions about effect of seizures and treatment on learning, mood and behavior.	10