Epilepsy & Seizures Support Group
Epilepsy (often referred to as a seizure disorder) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. It is commonly controlled with medication, although surgical methods are used as well. Seizures (or convulsions) are temporary abnormal electrophysiologic phenomena of the brain, resulting in abnormal synchronization of electrical neuronal...
What a wonderful way to wake up---by having a complex partial seizure. It SOOOOO sucks to be sleeping peaceful in a nice quiet house and start fumbling around with your arms and legs, waking up, feeling like your going to throw up!!! AAAUUURRRGGGHHHH!!
They are getting worse again I think. It seems every few weeks they get a bit worse again. We have decided the meds are only going to make me have 3 or less a day, rather then a dozen or so. I've been on 4 different ones, and the side effects of the others were AWFUL, so my Dr. doesnt want to change mine again since I can live with the side effects of the ones I'm on right now, not that they are great but they are livable.
I get so frustrated every time they get a bit worse. Then after a couple of days I just accept the way it is and adjust to them again.
They are getting worse again I think. It seems every few weeks they get a bit worse again. We have decided the meds are only going to make me have 3 or less a day, rather then a dozen or so. I've been on 4 different ones, and the side effects of the others were AWFUL, so my Dr. doesnt want to change mine again since I can live with the side effects of the ones I'm on right now, not that they are great but they are livable.
I get so frustrated every time they get a bit worse. Then after a couple of days I just accept the way it is and adjust to them again.
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Hi- What a struggle you are having... Sometimes it takes a while to find the correct combination of AED's that will work. It took 4 different neuros and a whole year of trying different meds to get to where I am now. My neuro reduced my dose of Trileptal a few days ago because of side effects. Frustrating, yes... but it's an ongoing process. All we can do is be patient and keep trying.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
