Active 4 days agoSwitching Medication From Epilim to Keppra?Has anyone else with JME suffered unexplained, intense anxiety and increased myoclonus when switching from Epilim (Sodium Valproate) to Keppra (Levetiracetam)? Seizures well controlled for 15 years+ on Epilim. Switched...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentCognitive Issues
SUDEP Fear in EpilepsyA person living with epilepsy may experience serious complications, and the fear of those complications is legitimate and real. We would like to ask the community: Do you fear SUDEP...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSide EffectsSeizuresAwareness
Anti-seizure drugs (AEDs) and epilepsyIt is said that Anti-seizure or antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can effectively prevent seizures in about 7 out of 10 people with epilepsy. However, they can also create long-term, serious side...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 repliesSide EffectsSeizuresTreatment
Seizure medication Hi Iam taking lacosamide and Iam having problems going number two what can I take besides senokot because I can’t take it forever...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSleep Side EffectsMedical Marijuana
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
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
How do you guys recover from a seizure ? is it rest? being productive ?Well, last Saturday, I had a seizure. After 4-6 months of being episode free, I was celebrating just a little bit; I've been working to stay alive, having a balance...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesCopingSide EffectsTips & Advice