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New parent - six year old son recently diagnosed with epileptic tendencies and suffering terrible headaches
Mon, 12/09/2019 - 09:18Topic: Parents & Caregivers
Hi - our son is suffering from terrible headaches since his last seizure - - he was just recently diagnosed with epileptic tendencies - we thought his seizures were fevrial until a recent eeg. he just started taking B2 and Trileptal. Looking for Any help on managing the headaches - we are thinking of trying chiropractors or acupuncture as a next step. Any other remedies would be great.
Hi,Thank you for posting. It
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2019-12-09 - 10:10
Hi,Thank you for posting. It’s important that you all continue to follow-up with your son's healthcare team to review this further and if he experiences any changes in seizure types/frequency, behaviors, sides effects or symptoms, to determine what individual treatment plan Is best for him. Our new to Epilepsy & Seizure tool kit is a great resource and starting point for learning about epilepsy, what resources are available, how to make the most of doctors' visits, and how to take control of seizures, seizure first aid & safety, & find self-management tools.Learn more here: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/toolbox/new-seizures-and-epilepsyFor additional information about seizures and headaches, visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/article/2014/3/seizures-and-headaches-they-dont-have-go-togetherTo learn more about the medication’s your son is taking, possible side effects or interactions, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines And Complementary health approaches to epilepsy: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/complementary-health-approachesYou may also want to consider keeping a diary or a journal. My Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryis a great tool for not only tracking seizures, but recording his medical history, setting reminders managing medications, side effects, moods, triggers and other health events, that may affect seizures and wellness, which can be shared with his healthcare team.It’s common for those who are in caretaker 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/living-epilepsy/parents-and-caregivers It can be helpful to connect with other parents who may have similar experiences, to ask questions, find &give support to each other, by visiting: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/parents-and-caregivers/parents-helping-parents 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