
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...
Is the behavior the meds or is is just the age?

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My daughter was such a sweet little smiling baby. She loved to cuddle and never cried. Then the hurricane moved in. She started having seizures(partial complex from frontal lobe) right before she turned 3. For a year now, she has been on several different meds and I have seen my once serene little girl fade before my eyes. She is very disobediant and loves to yell and scream. She is on Risperdol for her behaviors, but even that doesn't seem to be working. I feel so bad when I have to get on to her, because I don't know if she can even help it. The doc said that her mood could change, but it's been such a drastic change. Anyone have any ideas?
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So my son age 9 started on trileptal about 4 weeks ago for an undiagnosed seizure disorder. He was slowly tapered up on the drug (first antiseizure drug he's ever taken), and by the third week, he was taking the prescribed amount. I did notice that he began having severe mood changes like getting very angry, negative, says he never smiles because he is never happy, throwing things, and just plain awnriness. I called the doc and his dose was reduced by one pill. His mood is the same now as before he started on the med. Finally, I found someone who understands. It is difficult to watch your child acting out especially if the med is intensifying their moods and they aren't in control. Talk to your doc and tell them what's up.
LaDonna
Your child is unable to tell you how the meds make her feel the way an adult would be able to express them so it makes it more difficult for you-for that I am sorry you have to endure this.
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heather
I am terrible at posting the links here so I hope the one I put comes out as a link.
The site Aboutkidshealth is a terrific site that has everything to do with kids health/behavior and much more. I hope this helps.
But now that you know the name of the site it will be easy to google. Another thing is to try to search out people on DS that have children themselves with Epilepsy. They would be an excellent resource for you. Best of luck.
I wish you the best of luck!
-TiA