Split Second BlackoutsHi, I have photosensitive juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. I have had it for 7 years and this entire time I have been struggling with split-second blackouts. They happen multiple times a...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesDiagnosisCognitive IssuesSymptoms
Epilepsy at 70First and only Gran Mal Seizure happened the day BEFORE my 70th B-D . Ever since , I have NEVER been hungry , EVER ... Anybody else ? Only the...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Recent issue with insurance Hi everyone, little backround info first. I’m 28 I’ve had epilepsy since I was born. As a child I had petit mal seizures and as I got older those stopped...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesCopingInsurance & DisabilityTips & Advice
16 year old with seizure like activityMy 16 year old daughter gets extreme nausea then about 2-3 minutes later has seizure like activity…eyes rolling back in her head, stiff legs and arms and her hands draw...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSeizuresTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Stable with meds on a daily basis except when menstrual cycle is startingEpilepsy medicine seems to keep her stable on a daily basis. Except when her menstrual cycle is starting. Then she is prone to small seizures. Can anyone provide some feedback...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Mental health I have been suffering from right temporal lobe seizures since the age of 7yr. Does anyone know if there are any long term effects of taking anti-seizure meds. I have...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Reaction to EpilepsyDear Liddie, I have had epilepsy since I was 6.5 years old. In Ohio and PA-Nursing School Directors turned me down when I applied to their nursing school-they took my...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCopingSide EffectsWork & Employment
Sleep with Epilepsy Good morning. When I wake up, I feel overwhelmed if I think too much such as thinking of all the things I have to do in the day and whenever...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesSleep Cognitive IssuesTips & Advice
Has Your Memory Worsen as You Got Older ? Is a Whiteboard or notebook helping ? As we know, dealing with epilepsy has many effects that can’t be explained. Course, you can't explain it... It would be best if you remembered to do so. Dealing with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingSymptomsSide Effects
Tonic clonic seizure after effects Hi my partner has recently had a tonic clonic seizure which was quite severe requiring hospital admissions. This was two days ago and he is now experiencing a strange sensation...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSeizuresSide Effects