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Blood Pressure

Has anyone else experienced a rise im blood pressure since getting off medication? I was on levetiracetam (keppra) for several years, but since getting off I have developed high blood...

Is it epilepsy?

I feel like the seizures I've had are non epileptic in nature, but I'm afraid to go for a second opinion because my diagnosis came from a professor. So a...

Does anyone experience brain zaps?

I stopped taking my epilepsy tablets for a few years. Besides the occasional “aura”, I didn’t experience any seizures or symptoms - that is, until recently. I’ve been extremely tired...

Symptoms

Does anyone feel extremely dizzy and shakey when they get up from a sitting position and then can't walk a straight line?...

Sleeping and wild dreams.

Ever since I became an epileptic I have had very vivid dreams. The neurologist says it’s probably the seizures that has caused them. I’m wondering drugs. I dream all night...

Coming off my meds

Hi there, I wondered if anyone on here has been successful coming off their medication? I have been seizure free for 16 years and my EEG was normal. I am...

Keppra long term use

Anyone who has suffered from cogntive problems after long term Keppra use? Reading, thinking, speaking. Anything like that?...

Strange triggers

Does anyone have anything strange or specific that triggers their seizures? I’ve had tonic clonic seizures in my sleep but not for around 6 years. I’m medicated and only suffer...

How many experience physical abuse when having a seizure while hospitalized.

Every time I am admitted to the hospital for a seizure (or I have a seizure while hospitalized) I am physically abused by hospital staff security who has been called...

Advice Please

Hi, I am very upset to report that yesterday I had what appeared to be a seizure whilst out walking my dog. Cant remember anything but waking up in an...

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