Active todayHas anyone ever tried deep brain stimulation to treat their epilepsy? How did it go and has it improved your life?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTreatmentSeizuresTips & Advice
Controlling seizuresHi all, I’m new to this forum and recently diagnosed with epilepsy (April this year). I’m currently on 250g a day of lamotrigine. I went 9 weeks without a seizure...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesCopingNewly DiagnosedTreatment
Types of seizureI heard, there are some different types of seizures depending on the diagnosis, duration and frequency. So far, I couldn’t pinpoint my problem even though I did some tests. The...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesTreatmentTypes of EpilepsySeizures
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...Reactions0reactionsComments14 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsSeizures
Medication and Treatment PreferencesWhat type of treatment do you primarily use to manage your epilepsy? Options: Medication Ketogenic diet Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) CBD/Medical cannabis Surgery Other Have you experienced significant side effects...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Left temporal lobe epilepsy medicationsIf anyone here has left temporal lobe epilepsy and has had success with medications that have stopped your seizures please let us know which medications you’re taking. Thanks!...Reactions0reactionsComments6 repliesTreatmentTypes of Epilepsy
Switching 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide EffectsTreatmentCognitive Issues
Lamotrigine and urine colorHas anyone noticed a difference in their urine color that might be related to lamotrigine? Is this a known side effect of the medication? Thanks!...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Seizures when alone.I have 3 different types of epileptic seizures. -tonic clonic -focal And myoclonic. Many times after a tonic clonic seizure all 3 can happen. I'm on 3 different medications. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSeizuresTypes of EpilepsyTreatment
Has anyone used a Nuface Device? Nuface is micro current technology which lifts the facial muscles. Has anyone with epilepsy ever had any experience with one?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSeizuresTreatmentTips & Advice