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Seizures same month every year? Anyone else?
Sun, 08/04/2019 - 15:17Topic: Parents & Caregivers
My son has had epilepsy for 5 yrs now; he is 14 now. Each year we get close towards him making it to being seizure free for at least a year and then in the month of August he would have one. The doctors say there is nothing to this, but there has to be something to having seizures the same month each year? Has anyone else heard of this or experienced this? I hurt so much for my son and I just want there to be hope that he will be seizure free, living a normal and being done with this..
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The only thing I can think of
Submitted by Alyaak on Sat, 2019-08-24 - 03:00
The only thing I can think of is that August is a vacation month. Check what does he eat differently on that month or what food he eats more of. Or does he use swimming pools more on August? If so, he might have an issue with chlorine. Or does he go around some animals or pets in august? These are random thoughts, but sometimes its a very simple unnoticeable thing. Keeping a journal could help.
She also seems to have more
Submitted by Dawnig93 on Sun, 2019-12-15 - 20:13
She also seems to have more from august to October. But was told the same.
Hi purple4myson, Thanks so
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2019-08-05 - 09:22
Hi purple4myson, Thanks so much for posting. It’s important that you continue follow-up with your son's healthcare team to express your concerns and discuss any changes in side effects, seizure types, frequency, behaviors and symptoms, to determine what individual treatment is best for him. https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/pg2L_HealthCareVisits_09-2018.pdf . It is 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 https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/Caregivers%20factsheet.pdf Additionally,there are plenty of things you all can do to reduce these feelings and help to manage your son’s epilepsy: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/managing-your-epilepsy Use a diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diary Track his seizures, record his medical history, medications, side effects, moods, triggers, or other personal experiences. Have a Seizure alert device: https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/DAS100_Seizure_Alert_Devices_09-2018_FINAL2.pdfCreate a seizure response or action plan: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/toolbox/seizure-forms which is a helpful tool for those around your son to understand what do if he has a seizureLearn seizure first aid: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/seizure-first-aid-and-safety Learn how to live with seizures, potential risks and safety tips: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/seizure-first-aid-and-safety/staying-safe The Wellness Institute: epilepsy.com/wellness ,provides tools and strategies to better assist your loved one and support you in your important role. For practical & effective strategies to enhance your well-being, learn more here: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/toolbox/wellness-support-tools It can 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: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/parents-and-caregivers/parents-helping-parents Contact your local Epilepsy Foundation here: https://www.epilepsy.com/affiliatesto find support groups, events, and programs in your community. https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/our-programs/individual-family-servicesAdditionally our Epilepsyand Seizures 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-332-1000, contactus@efa.orgcan assist in connecting you to resources, provide referrals and additional support.epilepsy.com/helpline