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Hi all,
I'm new to the forum, just seeking some support as I just had my first ever episode 2 weeks ago. I had a series of small seizures (4 total) in one day, spent 12 hours in the ER getting tests done. MRI, Cat Scan, blood tests, etc all came back normal, but my EEG showed some abnormal activity in my left frontal lobe. As a result, I was set up with a (really, really great) neurologist who got me started on meds.
I am still a bit skeptical as to whether I really need such serious medication as I am 28 & never had an episode before. I am 99% positive that it was stress related, and have been trying to manage my stress ever since. But my doc is the expert and I have no reason not to trust him.
I am on week 2 of titrating up to the full dose of Lamictal, which will be my primary medication. Until I reach the full dose, I am supplementing w/300mg of Dilantin. Dilantin has NOT been my friend, ever since they gave me an "attack dose" of the stuff via IV (1000 mg) in the ER. it hurt so badly that I demanded they stop it after only 200 mg, and gave me the rest in pill form. A couple of days ago I was finally starting to feel normal, even after taking both meds.
However, I have noticed in the last week that I have had 3 migraines. I have had migraines before, but not in several months. I cannot believe that 3 in a week is a coincidence. While I have read online that Lamictal may in fact be used to TREAT migraines, and that headaches are a side effect of both meds, I cannot find anything saying that either Lamictal or Dilantin cause an increase in migraines. And yes, these are definitely migraines: shooting pain in one side of my head, in my temple/behind my eye, and nausea to boot.
I am already fed up with the crappy side effects (I blame the Dilantin especially). Has anyone else had this problem?
I'm new to the forum, just seeking some support as I just had my first ever episode 2 weeks ago. I had a series of small seizures (4 total) in one day, spent 12 hours in the ER getting tests done. MRI, Cat Scan, blood tests, etc all came back normal, but my EEG showed some abnormal activity in my left frontal lobe. As a result, I was set up with a (really, really great) neurologist who got me started on meds.
I am still a bit skeptical as to whether I really need such serious medication as I am 28 & never had an episode before. I am 99% positive that it was stress related, and have been trying to manage my stress ever since. But my doc is the expert and I have no reason not to trust him.
I am on week 2 of titrating up to the full dose of Lamictal, which will be my primary medication. Until I reach the full dose, I am supplementing w/300mg of Dilantin. Dilantin has NOT been my friend, ever since they gave me an "attack dose" of the stuff via IV (1000 mg) in the ER. it hurt so badly that I demanded they stop it after only 200 mg, and gave me the rest in pill form. A couple of days ago I was finally starting to feel normal, even after taking both meds.
However, I have noticed in the last week that I have had 3 migraines. I have had migraines before, but not in several months. I cannot believe that 3 in a week is a coincidence. While I have read online that Lamictal may in fact be used to TREAT migraines, and that headaches are a side effect of both meds, I cannot find anything saying that either Lamictal or Dilantin cause an increase in migraines. And yes, these are definitely migraines: shooting pain in one side of my head, in my temple/behind my eye, and nausea to boot.
I am already fed up with the crappy side effects (I blame the Dilantin especially). Has anyone else had this problem?