Hi, I'm a 44yo woman in Melbourne. I was diagnosed in 2002 after a couple of nocturnal seizures, then a grand mal. Since, I've had many absences where I just zone out/deja vu. They're irritating and embarrassing but I can handle them and I've always held a licence. But a month ago, driving my 10yo girl home from school, I blacked out at the wheel and ended up on a nature strip. I must have been with it somehow bc I turned off the engine and braked, but I was very confused. My licence is now suspended for 12 months. My neuro doubled my Epilim from 200 morning and night (which I handled well) to 400 am and pm (which gives me headaches, makes me tired and I'm putting on weight). He has booked me into Monash video monitoring unit next month to try and work out what's going on. I'm scared about having a major seizure there that will end up with me brain damaged. Also anxious about the whole experience, which sounds awful - light on 24/7, no blanket, no leaving the room etc. Does anybody have experience of this?
Thanks in advance ... and sorry if this is too long or not using right terms. I'll get the hang of it ...
Thanks in advance ... and sorry if this is too long or not using right terms. I'll get the hang of it ...