new epileptic

Hi my name is Victoria and I am 25 years old, its been two months since my seizures began, I have been referred to a seizure clinic where I have had a EEG in which I am still awaiting the result. My MRI appointment is on the 23rd of this month. My seizures happen mainly at night when I sleep...

Hi there community! :hello: Here's how my story goes: I'm 18 and I've been recently diagnosed (recently as in.. two days ago) with JME. I was hospitalized after a grand mal seizure (hopefully the only one I'll ever have), but had myoclonic jerks for about two years now (I didn't pay much...

*phew* Am I glad I found you! I feel like I am boring those around me with my constant talking about how I feel about this new diagnosis of epilepsy! I am sure this isnt the case,I am surrounded by constant support and love but none the less its how I feel. I feel alone although I am surrounded...

Hello my names Stephanie and I am 16 years old and I come from ENGLAND!! :D :hello: I was diagnosed with Epilepsy on the 24th February 2011 sooo I am new to it all! I am taking Keppra 250mg 4 times a day at the moment and it seems to be working, okay so my seizures havent stopped but they have...

My 16-year old son had his first gran mal seizure last 07 December at 730am. He was playing a game in the computer, then he noticed his 2 arms were shaking. He said he wanted to call out but he felt he couldn't talk. So he said he was thinking that "my hands are jerking, why can't I stop it?"...