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I was very active sexually with a very high sex drive until about n10 years ago. About the same time I started having auras on a regular basis. About 2 years after the auras began i had what must have been my first grand mal seizure. Unfortunately it happened at work and no one was around to witness it so everyone figured that I had fainted. My auras continued, I told multiple doctors about what was going on and no one even thought about epilepsy. About 1 year later I had a grand mal seizure while sleeping. Unfortunately my wife had to witness it and she called the ambulance. I was then diagnosed with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy. I am taking Dilantin and Keppra to control the seizures. Fortunately i have been seizure free once the medication dosage was perfected. I realize that even before I was diagnosed with epilepsy my libido had decreased to a point where now I do not have any sex drive and this is causing a great strain on my marriage. I fear that these issues along with bouts of depression are going to end my marriage. Any suggestions or similar stories?

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Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2019-11-25 - 08:37

Hi,Thank you for posting. It’s important to remember that you are not alone, and we are here to help support you. If you ever need to speak with someone please contact our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support,guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline One of the most important things to help you live with epilepsy is to find a support network. Learn more about your community support options here: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/challenges-epilepsy/social-concerns Treatment and how your body may react to certain medications varies for each individual. To learn more about the medications you’re taking and about seizure medication side effects,please visit: : https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/side-effects The goal of treatment with medicines should be –No Seizures and No Side Effects. However, we know that some individuals may experience too many side effects, that are very bothersome or cause other health problems. It’s important that you're continuing to follow-up with your healthcare team to express your concerns and if you continue to experience any potential changes in side effects, increase feelings of depression, changes in seizure types/frequency, symptoms &behaviors to determine what individual treatment plan is best for you. It is also important to recognize that epilepsy is more than just seizures, your overall well-being and emotional health is just as important: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/healthy-living/emotional-health Men living with epilepsy may also experience health concerns that are unique to their gender. Learn about some of the epilepsy related health issues men should be aware of and respond to here: https://www.epilepsy.com/article/2018/6/june-men’s-health-month https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/special-populations/men-and-epilepsyManaging these issues with your epilepsy team can help improve seizure control and your quality of life. For additional information and resources regarding managing your epilepsy, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/managing-your-epilepsy

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