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Topic: Women With Epilepsy

Mom with Epilepsy

12/2016 | 1 Comments

Hi all Just joined the group, and recently I am in need of some support from others with Epilepsy, and see where we can identify with one another. I...
Pregnancy and prenatal

12/2016 | 0 Comments

Hello everyone I am ion levetaracitam 750mg twice daily and folic acid 4000mcg Planning to get pregnant. Do I need to take prenatal also along with...
Lamictal, JME, and B/C

12/2016 | 0 Comments

I've read a lot of things on here about people with epilepsy and birth control horror stories but I felt like none really fit me and my epilepsy so I...
epilepsy and birth control pills

11/2016 | 1 Comments

I have right TLE, and for the most part it's controlled. Though I've noticed that around the time of my period I experience seizure "symptoms" --...
Support needed please :-(

11/2016 | 0 Comments

Hello everyone, I would really appreciate some help and guidance I am 25 y.o and 13 weeks 3 days pregnant My epilepsy was diagnosed at 18 where I had...
Breastfeeding on lamotrigine?

11/2016 | 0 Comments

I am not currently pregnant but I will hopefully be starting a family within the next couple years and would like to be as informed as possible. I am...
Nocturnal seizures?

11/2016 | 0 Comments

I have been having episodes in my sleep for the last 12 years. They always occur when I am sleeping, almost always occur while I am dreaming, and seem...
Carbatrol with Pregnancy

11/2016 | 0 Comments

I am looking for anyone that is or has been pregnant while on the medicine Carbatrol. I am 9 weeks pregnant & very concerned at the baby cause I know...
I have a question

11/2016 | 0 Comments

I am 44, as an infant I was diag with Left Temporal Lobe Epilepsy. I have not had an seizure since I was 5 that I am aware of. Lately I have noticed...
Please help - Tegretol Pregnancy advice

11/2016 | 1 Comments

Hi All, I'm new to this forum and I would love some help if at all possible please. I'm on 1100MG of Tegretol Slow Release a day, I've been on it for...
Epilepsy in Pregnancy

11/2016 | 0 Comments

Hello, I am currently researching into Epilepsy in Pregnancy and am looking for women who have either had a baby, are pregnant or thinking about...
need help!

11/2016 | 1 Comments

Hi,I’m 29 female. I have been married last year. I'm taking 100mg topiramate daily. I have a question and need advice. my first seizure was watching T...
driving with pseudo seizures?

11/2016 | 1 Comments

I am 28 years old and have never had a license. I started having convulsive episodes when I was 17 and I have been told different things. My current...
Natural hospital birth w/ midwife?

10/2016 | 0 Comments

I will be starting a family within the next year hopefully and I wanted to get some feedback from ladies who have already had children. My epilepsy is...
Hormones, hormone changes, and periods

10/2016 | 1 Comments

I've had epilepsy since I was 15. I have all different types of seizures. My trigger has been lack of sleep and alcohol. Starting a few years ago I...
Lyrica and Pregnancy

10/2016 | 1 Comments

Hi, I have been seizure free for three and a half years and four years seizure free prior to that. After my last seizure I was put back on Lyrica...
Folic Acid recommendations for TTC?

10/2016 | 1 Comments

We are preparing to start our family - I'm on Keppra for my JME epilepsy and take a multivitamin (with folic acid) and Calcium vitamin daily. Is 400...
Safety in the home

10/2016 | 0 Comments

Hi all. I recently had a seizure in my bathroom. Needless to say, my face copped quite the beating. Does anyone have any tips for making the home...

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