I was recently diagnosed with complex partial seizures, after having an episode of altered consciousness at work. Initially, they suspected a TIA, but after MRI and echo cardiogram showed perfectly fine brain and heart structures, I had an EEG, which showed a "spike" pattern that strongly hinted at a disposition for epilepsy. Though I've never been aware of having seizures before, the reading I"ve done over the last few weeks makes me understand that I've had plenty of mental "events" over my life that may well have been small seizures or auras.
I'm just beginning treatment. I started with Keppra several weeks ago, and for a while it seemed to be very good for me, though I did feel that I was a bit overmedicated. I would have preferred a smaller dose, although the 750 twice a day appears to be not that huge.
AFter a week or so, though, I began to experience pretty bad itching and temporary rashes, and the doctor had me stop immediately. Withdrawal has been very, very unpleasant, with rather serious depressed mood, ears ringing. I do hope that this goes away and I'm able to find an alternative treatment that is tolerable.
This forum has been very helpful, as I see many of my own issues reflected here, and it makes me feel much less isolated.
01-10-2012, 01:56 PM
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