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Topic: Women With Epilepsy

Seizures and Diabetes

04/2017 | 2 Comments

I had my first seizure about four years ago while I was working at a very stressful job. That's when I found out I was diabetic and have high blood...
Sleep aid for pregnancy?

04/2017 | 2 Comments

Never posted on this forum! Appreciate any responses. My husband and I are going to begin trying to have a baby soon. I have successfully titrating...
Catamenial, anyone?

04/2017 | 1 Comments

25 years old. Szrs since 4th grade. On Onfi, Oxtellar XR, & Lamictal XR and vitamins to help the effects of those. Simple Partial. So I normally have...
Deliver with a midwife?

03/2017 | 2 Comments

I was wondering if anyone has or knows someone with epilepsy that delivered with a midwife and doula? My best friend just became a doula so that why I...
Complex Partial Seizures

03/2017 | 3 Comments

I never had seizures until I was 34. I'm 38 now. Not sure why until this late in life that I was diagnosed? The Dr. said mine are caused by lack of...
Topiromate during pregnancy

03/2017 | 3 Comments

I have been on medication for epilepsy for the past 10 years, only every had 1 awake the rest in my sleep. I am currently on 150mg of topiramate and...
periods and periods

03/2017 | 2 Comments

Hi I am 43 yrs old and 6 weeks ago I suffered with a collapse walking to work.I have found out it was a seizure never had one in my life very scarey...
Future pregnancy and epilepsy

03/2017 | 3 Comments

I was diagnosed with absent seizures about 2 years ago, I was placed on 150mg of Keppra and now I am on Topamax for my migraines as well. My husband...
Epileptic Skype Group

03/2017 | 1 Comments

Hi everyone, How are you all? I was wondering if any of you have a social media called Skype because i might make a Skype group which is to do with...
Frustrated

03/2017 | 2 Comments

Hello ladies, My name is Ashante, friends & fam call me Sha, I am 25 years old. I've been diagnosed with epilepsy since I was five years old, started...
New with Seizures

02/2017 | 2 Comments

I have some questions..How can I explain to my parents that I am truly having seizures?? I am in my 30s..I have had 2 so far..both absences..not...

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