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Topic: Women With Epilepsy

Colors and Moods

02/2006 | 2 Comments

Hi everyone, I found this cool web site called TheColorCode.com. There is a neat free test for you to take that helps you find out what life color you...
Working with Epilepsy

02/2006 | 5 Comments

O.k.,since my surgery in 1994 (for my seizures), I have been from SSDI,to Voc Rehab to now this guy that follows me to my jobs and calls himself my...
Birth control and estrogen levels

02/2006 | 1 Comments

I was told that I can "fix" my acne with birth control, hopefully even other "male" issues, like high sex drive, and facial hair. I was told that the...
Tegretol and Lamictal during pregnancy

02/2006 | 4 Comments

Hi! Is there somebody who was on 2 different meds while being pregnant? Especially Tegretol and Lamictal. I'm taking 400 mg of Tegretol and 600 mg of...
I don't know if I have a seizure

02/2006 | 2 Comments

I have had this seizure disorder for nearly 4 years now and the only times I can tell I am going to have a seizure for sure is when I smell something...
numb inside and out

02/2006 | 1 Comments

Hi, My name is Joyce and I have left some posts on here so far with great support in return, thank you everyone. Not only do I have seizures but I...
Siezures while sleeping

02/2006 | 13 Comments

I've only had three known seizures. The first one two years ago, and I was asleep and awoke in a different spot with my head busted open. A CAT scan...
Topomax & Pregnancy

02/2006 | 11 Comments

Has ANYONE had a succesful pregnancy while on Topomax? I was on 200mg Topomax for 2 years with no seizures but my doctor recently switched me to...
Can You Help Me?

02/2006 | 1 Comments

Can any of you great gals recommend some tried and true online dating sites? I am 38 and yes, I have epilepsy. Should I look into meeting someone else...
periods and seizures

02/2006 | 12 Comments

Does anybody have seizurez with their monthly cycle and have you tried progesterone or depo provera with any success? Joni
Lyrica

02/2006 | 0 Comments

Just in case you have not seen it on my other site How many of you guys are on it In what ways did/ does it effect you? Nancy
Pregnancy and JME

02/2006 | 4 Comments

Names Heather... My husband and I are trying to conceive and I am epileptic (JME). I've been told that there are certain medicines I can take when...
Epilepsy, estrogen & emotions

02/2006 | 2 Comments

I have been noticing that everytime I have PMS [usually 2 wks before my period] I get EXTREMELY moody, even suicidal!!! Along with increased activity...
Sjaan

02/2006 | 0 Comments

I desperately need help on mega hair loss. Ive been taking Epilim 300mg for about 8 years now...my neurologist is little interested in my case...
Can anyone help me?

01/2006 | 14 Comments

Hi, I just became a member of this forum tonight and I have some questions. I had a seizure while I was driving, it will be 5 years ago Sept.13, and...
Having problems the memory

01/2006 | 1 Comments

Hi, my name is Alissa. I'm 26 and found out in November of last year that I have Epilepsy. I am on Dilantin three times a day. I started having...
Pseudo Seizures

01/2006 | 24 Comments

Hi there, Im hoping someone out there can help me out. I have just returned from the A & E Department of my local Hospital after being sent their by...
epilepsy and menopause

01/2006 | 1 Comments

I have just turned 31 and have had epilepsy for 23 years. I get complex partial and simple partial seizures. I had epilepsy surgery 10 years ago which...

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