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Lymph node swelling and levetiracetam
Wed, 12/11/2019 - 05:15Topic: Medication Issues
My wife had siezer one and half year back and CT showed small structure on left side of her brain, till now she had 3 normal tonic clonic siezers lasting 1 to 2 mins. Doctors started with medication levetiracetam 500 mg intially later increased it to 1000 mg twice a day, she is now facing issue of swollen lymph nodes biopsy results are not indicating anything. I read on internet that Antisiezer pills might lead to swollen lymph nodes, Has someone faced such issue? Thanks for your time.
Hi, Thank you for posting and
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2019-12-11 - 09:44
Hi, Thank you for posting and we understand your concerns.We cannot determine if the medication she’s taking is contributing to her swollen lymph nodes or not. It’s important that you all are continuing to follow-up with your wife’s healthcare team to explore this further and if she continues to experience any changes in symptoms, side effects, moods, behaviors or changes in seizure types/frequency. Treatment and how the body may react to certain medications varies for each individual.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. To learn more about medications she take and things to looks for,please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/side-effectsYou all may want to consider keeping a journal or diary. My Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryis a great tool for identifying & tracking seizures, setting reminders, managing medications & side effects, setting reminders, recording medical history, moods, behaviors, triggers, and other personal experiences, that may affect seizures and wellness, which can be shared with her healthcare team. It is common for those who are in caregiver role to feel overwhelmed. It’s important to remember that you are not alone, and it is just as important to make sure you’re taking care of yourself as well.https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/Caregivers%20factsheet.pdf It may be helpful to connect with other people who live with or care for those with epilepsy, to ask questions, share experiences, find & give support to each other. Contact your local Epilepsy Foundation at: https://www.epilepsy.com/affiliates to find support groups, events, and programs in your community. Additionally, you may always contact our 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