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06-08-2010, 01:22 AM
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Hi Everyone. Back in 2007 I had my first seizure. Less than one week after I was married. In the next 6 months I had 3 more. I spent a lot of time in the hospital trying to find out what was causing them. But even with all of the tests they could not find out why I had them. They put me on Keppra. I had the worst of the side effects from it. I quit talking to my new wife, pretty much shut myself off from everything. After a month of that my Doctor switched me to Lamictal and I have been ok for since then, or at least till April. I was an E-5 when I had my first. Once I got the news that I would be going to medical board to be processed out I buckled down in college and got my degree. Shortly after I was given the all clear to stay in. Talk about a relief. I made E-6 and 4 months (April 2009) later I was in Officer Candidate School. So I had a good run there for a while. April 2010 I rolled my truck 4 times driving on I-95S toward Baltimore. Caused by a seizure. My wife filed for divorce a week after, because she couldn't go through it again. The next day I was at medical on Ft. Meade and they said that they could not see me in Bethesda till August and I was given the option to see a civilian doctor. I learned a lot the first time I met with her. I did not know that I was supposed to have my Lamictal levels checked every so often, and that I was on the wrong dosage and type of Lamictal. So they are switching me from regular Lamictal to the Lamictal Xr. So far the military will get very few records from this. There has been no talk about seperation from the Navy. Very happy about that. So that's me in a nutshell. Glad to be here. Besides all the negative things I am really a happy go lucky kind of guy.  I am an avid car nut. So that whole not driving thing sucks. I love my job, I have a very supportive family. I'm 27 (28 next month)     |
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06-08-2010, 04:36 AM
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| Welcome, Jim! I'm glad you found us here. There are lots of military people in here, so you'll have tons of company on that score. Everybody is very supportive, and there's lots of good information. So make yourself at home! |
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06-08-2010, 08:59 AM
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| Hi Jim, welcome! This is a great site, I hope you feel free to a post and ask questions. I'm on Lamictal, so if there are any questions about side effects let me know. Best, Nakamova |
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06-08-2010, 10:26 PM
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| Originally Posted by Nakamova  :
Are you on the Xr? I know the regular Lamictal makes my tongue numb. Which is weird according to my Dr. I really hope that is not the case with the Xr. |
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06-09-2010, 08:28 PM
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| I'm not on the Lamictal XR, just the regular stuff. The XR version should help if you are sensitive to the low end of your Lamictal levels in your blood. For me, that's not an issue so there hasn't been a reason to switch. I haven't heard of the numb tongue thing -- I hope the XR version helps!. |
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06-09-2010, 10:22 PM
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| My tongue goes numb about 15 minutes after I take it. I might be weird. The thing that bothers me is switching meds. Aside from the last one I've been fine. I've taken about a week off work so I don't have to worry about having one there. |
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06-10-2010, 11:58 PM
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| I'm glad the Navy is keeping you  My dad was in the navy for about 3 months when he was in his early 20's (he is 63 now) and he had seizures when he was a teenager and my mom leaked that info to the Navy and he got the boot  He never did have them once he got older. |
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06-11-2010, 03:42 AM
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| Hi Jim, Great choice of career! Top lad! I have a few friends in the Royal Marines based in Afgan and one friend in the Army based in Iraq, although they seem to be more focused on the Soccer World Cup at the moment  . Thanks for sharing your history with us, I find it very interesting to hear where people have had their successes. See you around buddy, Steve |
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06-11-2010, 11:17 AM
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| Jim, it is good to see that they kept you in. I have been in the Air Force for 18+ years and was diagnosed Mar 2010 with simple partials while in the hospital for knee surgery of all things. I am currently going through the medical board process and waiting on the physical evaluation board to determine if I am fit for duty. I am on 3000mgs Keppra a day and luckily, still able to drive. I can only hope they keep me in for the remainder of my 20 years so I can achieve my goal. I am also busting my butt to finish up my degree before they let me go. Great to have you in the group and we will always be here for you! |
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06-28-2010, 07:31 PM
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| Originally Posted by Texasirish :
I switched to the Lamictal XR. I can't really tell much difference in it. Still get nervous about it here and there. But overall seems to be going well. I have an MRI and EEG on Friday. So fun. |
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#12
06-29-2010, 04:38 PM
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| Glad to hear that the switch went well. Thanks for your service. I have a son that enlisted in The Marines a year ago. His MOS is Computer Networking.
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