Simple partial seziures and tooth infection.

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Hello everyone. I have simple partial seizures. I would like to know if a chronic painless tooth abscess can make my seizures more frequent and more resistant to treat? I have a serious dentophobia and I need a good motivation to go to a dentist.

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That’s a very specific

Submitted by Patriotrehab on Fri, 2019-09-20 - 20:41

That’s a very specific question that I don’t have any personal experience with, however I just got discharged from the hospital and the information sheet states that being sick or having an infection can trigger seizures. I also remember being sick one time and having more seizures and complications with my seizures. I don’t like the dentist either. Hope that helps answer your question.

Hi Romeo100, Thanks so much

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2019-09-23 - 10:12

Hi Romeo100, Thanks so much for posting. We cannot determine how or if your tooth abscess is impacting your seizures or not. It’s important that you continue to follow-up with your healthcare team to express your concerns an any changes in seizure types, frequency, behaviors, side effects and symptoms, to determine what individual treatment is best for you. https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/pg2L_HealthCareVisits_09-2018.pdfWe understand that going to the dentist can be very anxiety provoking, but it would be best for you to get this examined by a professional.As Gianna mentioned, for some people with epilepsy having an infection, or being sick can be a trigger.https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/triggers-seizures/illness-and-over-counter-otc-medicines My Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryis a great tool for not only tracking seizures, recording your medical history, medications, side effects, moods, behaviors & triggers, which can be shared with your healthcare team. My Seizure Diary also helps you remember what to do - you can have reminders of when to take your medicines, when to refill a prescription, or when you have medical appointments or tests. You can track changes over time, keep records of your medications, and create a Seizure Response Plan or Action Plan: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/toolbox/seizure-forms to share with your family, friends and healthcare team, which is a helpful tool for those who are close to you to understand what do if you have seizure. Additionally, you may want to review our seizure alert device factsheet with your doctor, to see if a seizure alert device is an option for you: https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/DAS100_Seizure_Alert_Devices_09-2018_FINAL2.pdf Additionally, you may contact our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-332-1000 contactus@efa.org, where a trained information specialist can connect you to resources, provide referrals and additional support.epilepsy.com/helpline Or contact your local Epilepsy Foundation at: https://www.epilepsy.com/affiliates to find support groups, events, and programs in your community.

Hi Romeo100,  Thanks so much for posting. We cannot determine how or if your tooth abscess is impacting your seizures or not. It’s important that you continue to follow-up with your healthcare team to express your concerns an any changes in seizure types, frequency, behaviors, side effects and symptoms, to determine what individual treatment is best for you. https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/pg2L_HealthCareVisits_09-2018.pdfWe understand that going to the dentist can be very anxiety provoking, but it would be best for you to get this examined by a professional.As Gianna mentioned, for some people with epilepsy having an infection, or being sick can be a trigger.https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/triggers-seizures/illness-and-over-counter-otc-medicines My Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryis a great tool for not only tracking seizures, recording your medical history, medications, side effects, moods, behaviors & triggers, which can be shared with your healthcare team. My Seizure Diary also helps you remember what to do - you can have reminders of when to take your medicines, when to refill a prescription, or when you have medical appointments or tests. You can track changes over time, keep records of your medications, and create a Seizure Response Plan or Action Plan: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/toolbox/seizure-forms  to share with your family, friends and healthcare team, which is a helpful tool for those who are close to you to understand what do if you have seizure. Additionally, you may want to review our seizure alert device factsheet with your doctor, to see if a seizure alert device is an option for you: https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/DAS100_Seizure_Alert_Devices_09-2018_FINAL2.pdf Additionally, you may contact our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-332-1000 contactus@efa.org, where a trained information specialist can connect you to resources, provide referrals and additional support.epilepsy.com/helpline  Or contact your local Epilepsy Foundation at: https://www.epilepsy.com/affiliates to find support groups, events, and programs in your community. 

Hi Romeo100, Thanks so much for posting. We cannot determine how or if your tooth abscess is impacting your seizures or not. It’s important that you continue to follow-up with your healthcare team to express your concerns an any changes in seizure types, frequency, behaviors, side effects and symptoms, to determine what individual treatment is best for you. https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/pg2L_HealthCareVisits_09-2018.pdfWe understand that going to the dentist can be very anxiety provoking, but it would be best for you to get this examined by a professional.As Gianna mentioned, for some people with epilepsy having an infection, or being sick can be a trigger.https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/triggers-seizures/illness-and-over-counter-otc-medicines My Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryis a great tool for not only tracking seizures, recording your medical history, medications, side effects, moods, behaviors & triggers, which can be shared with your healthcare team. My Seizure Diary also helps you remember what to do - you can have reminders of when to take your medicines, when to refill a prescription, or when you have medical appointments or tests. You can track changes over time, keep records of your medications, and create a Seizure Response Plan or Action Plan: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/toolbox/seizure-forms to share with your family, friends and healthcare team, which is a helpful tool for those who are close to you to understand what do if you have seizure. Additionally, you may want to review our seizure alert device factsheet with your doctor, to see if a seizure alert device is an option for you: https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/DAS100_Seizure_Alert_Devices_09-2018_FINAL2.pdf Additionally, you may contact our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-332-1000 contactus@efa.org, where a trained information specialist can connect you to resources, provide referrals and additional support.epilepsy.com/helpline Or contact your local Epilepsy Foundation at: https://www.epilepsy.com/affiliates to find support groups, events, and programs in your community.