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Topic: New to Epilepsy.com

Looking for a little support

04/2006 | 6 Comments

I just joined the community searching for some people to speak with who may make me feel like less of a weirdo :P . I have been having nocturnal...
My sister has epilepsy.

04/2006 | 9 Comments

i guess i'll start first with my story... im 21 and my 17 year old sister had her first seizure (grand mal) this past christmas. we were all sitting...
TV

04/2006 | 2 Comments

I was watching the show Untold stories of the E.R. the other day and they mentioned something that seems tough to believe for me. Here is a...
I have been on LAMITCAL........

04/2006 | 2 Comments

I have been on LAMICTAL for seven weeks. I haven't had a seizure since I have started taking it. I think is has really helped me. I just recently got...
Panic attacks or seizures???????

04/2006 | 1 Comments

Hi everyone! I just joined and am very amazed and some of the discussions here. I am glad I found this site and am hoping that someone can give me a...
info

03/2006 | 2 Comments

I use my epilepsy as a spring board for my art work. In 3 weeks I have a showing and need educational pamphlets..help....luv...animal..mail..animal...
On he road

03/2006 | 1 Comments

After 18 years of epilepsy, i had the vns implant in november 2005 - reasonably successful. Just a challenge to the men in white (not neccesarily...
How long do EEG's typically take?

03/2006 | 2 Comments

I'm scheduled to have an EEG next month to try to figure out where my partial seizures are happening. The neurologist who scheduled it did not tell me...
Could these be seizures???

03/2006 | 3 Comments

Hi, I actually joined this site becuase my 21 month old son has recently been diagnosed with epilepsy. Through my research, I have discovered that...
Depression and Epilepsy

03/2006 | 19 Comments

When I turned 30 I was diagnosed with complex partial sz. I can honestly say that it didn't impact my life (except losing my licence for one year)...
New here - 18 years with Epilepsy

03/2006 | 2 Comments

Hi there :) I just wanted to introduce myself. I had my first seizure when I was fifteen, after 6 weeks of biking home from summer school in 100F+...
anyone offer advice?

03/2006 | 1 Comments

I have an appt with the neurologist tomorrow night to discuss the seizures I have taken. So far over about a year I've only taken 3. They have all...
Very confused simptoms, I have TLE

03/2006 | 1 Comments

Hi!I have been diagnosed with TLE two years ago, but a don't know if this is real, my simptoms are a little diferent and I will like to know if any...
Partial?

03/2006 | 3 Comments

Hi I am new here but not new to epilepsy, My Mom and my aunt both have TC seizures. I grew up with it, but now my DR thinks I have it. I don't think I...
driving

03/2006 | 7 Comments

FROM THE FIRST TIME YOU ARE TOLD YOU CAN'T DRIVE ANYMORE HOW LONG DO THE DOCOTR SAY YOU HAVE TO WAIT TO DRIVE I KNOW SOME STATES HAVE DIFFERENT LAWS...
Unusual complex/simple partial seizures

03/2006 | 26 Comments

So, I've been having seizures. I don't have convulsions, but I slow down to the point where I freeze up and can't move or speak for 2-10 minutes at a...
Keppra & Pregnancy

03/2006 | 1 Comments

Hi All! :) I've had a szr disorder since I was 10yrs old. Now that I'm 29 & married since Oct 14,05, a newlywed, my husband & I want to try for me to...
skin loosening and hair loss

03/2006 | 1 Comments

I am new and was wondering if anyone has had hair loss from Zonegran? Also, has anyone noticed loosening of the skin with Lamictal?
New to Forum - Need Help

03/2006 | 0 Comments

Hi My name is Marsha, I have had TLE with Mixed Seizure Types since 2001. My Neuro just added Keppra to my Trileptal and Klonopin I would Love to hear...
I went to the neurologist

03/2006 | 2 Comments

I made it to the neurologist and he has ordered a MRI and EEG. However it is expensive and I do not have insurance. My husband does not want me to get...

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