Hi all,
I'm 19 years old and had a grand mal seizure about 3 months ago. At the time, I was in a clubbing? scenario with constant strobe lights and I had food poisoning the night before which meant I had only had 3 hours sleep.
I went to the neurologist as recommended by the ER doctors. I went to the neurologists who could fit me in the soonest. I was given a EEG, MRI and blood tests. When I went back they said that the EEG had abnormalities but would not elaborate more because they said they believed it was because of my ADHD medication, concerta and ritalin.
Now a bit of a background, I have a severe case of ADHD where I can not focus on anything for longer than 3 minutes. I have been on the medication for 6 years with no issues what so ever. I have been clubbing since 16 (fake ID's were a great invention) and have never had a seizure. With the help of my medication I was able to reach my potential and got into B Psychology/ B Law at a reputable university.
The neurologist is now saying that she wants me off my ADHD medication because she believes it is because of the medication. I will stress, I have been on it for AGES with no side effects until this one freak occurrence.
She won't let me drive (for 12 months from there she has said she 'will see') nor am I aloud to get another EEG for 6 months?! As much as I might sound like a brat, she has ruined my life.
I have not taken any precautions since the first seizure doing everything from drinking and clubbing to staying awake for ages and getting like 3 hours sleep - yet there have been no more seizures.
I am frustrated more than you can imagine and just want my life to get back to normal! I don't care if I am 'epileptic' but truly believe that I am not.
Does anyone have any similar experiences ect?
I'm 19 years old and had a grand mal seizure about 3 months ago. At the time, I was in a clubbing? scenario with constant strobe lights and I had food poisoning the night before which meant I had only had 3 hours sleep.
I went to the neurologist as recommended by the ER doctors. I went to the neurologists who could fit me in the soonest. I was given a EEG, MRI and blood tests. When I went back they said that the EEG had abnormalities but would not elaborate more because they said they believed it was because of my ADHD medication, concerta and ritalin.
Now a bit of a background, I have a severe case of ADHD where I can not focus on anything for longer than 3 minutes. I have been on the medication for 6 years with no issues what so ever. I have been clubbing since 16 (fake ID's were a great invention) and have never had a seizure. With the help of my medication I was able to reach my potential and got into B Psychology/ B Law at a reputable university.
The neurologist is now saying that she wants me off my ADHD medication because she believes it is because of the medication. I will stress, I have been on it for AGES with no side effects until this one freak occurrence.
She won't let me drive (for 12 months from there she has said she 'will see') nor am I aloud to get another EEG for 6 months?! As much as I might sound like a brat, she has ruined my life.
I have not taken any precautions since the first seizure doing everything from drinking and clubbing to staying awake for ages and getting like 3 hours sleep - yet there have been no more seizures.
I am frustrated more than you can imagine and just want my life to get back to normal! I don't care if I am 'epileptic' but truly believe that I am not.
Does anyone have any similar experiences ect?