women's issues

I found some shocking news that I'm 7 weeks pregnant! Anyone else would be over the moon but I'm worried/scared as it was unplanned and I've been taking my normal medication and no folic acid! (I take oxcarbazepine and lamotrigine) I arranged a private scan to check all seemed normal once I...

I have had Epilepsy since I was 31 and now am 42. Starting Menopause early runs in my family. It's changes my sleep patterns and other normal things. Any ideas on dealing with this new twist? melatoin has not worked for me. Taking my meds early still doesn't help the anxiety that comes about...

Hi there. My neurologist prescribed 1/2 clobazam before and after my period because my seizures usually occur around then and so I'm taking this along with my regular med, Lamotrigine. Anybody had a similar experience or taken similar meds together? I would appreciate any feedback. Thank you...

So, I went to by OBGYN yesterday and spoke about where I was going with this issue of having high ovarian cancer in my family (I take Depo Provera now). I'm looking to saying goodbye to the ovaries...... Any experience with an increase/decrease in seizures due to peri/menopause? I swear that...

I am very concerned. I am having alot of seizures as of late. I thought it was generic keppra, but now I am back on the keppra and it is still the same. I was well controlled on Keppra for years. I got pregnant about 3 months ago and they admitted me to the hospital for tests(because I had...

Well we started Lindsay on Seasonique on 10/26 to solve all the ovualtion/menses seizures. on 10/26 evening she had CPS that generalized--it lasted 45sec-1min 10/27a.m.--had a CPS last 45 sec. These both happened, also, at the end of her period. (Her period started 10/22) So I could chalk...

Well last night I was on facebook and looking at the numerous Epilepsy support groups there and on one of them (can't remember which) someone asked about whether women with E had discussed women's issues and having children with their dr. A number of women said that they were considering...