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Hi: I have noctural seizures so never remember them. I took a nap today with noone around so not sure if I had one, but I woke very disoriented. I wwent to my computer but couldn't think straight enough to even use it. It lasted over an hour and I am feeling better now. I am not sure if this might be related to a seizure or if I should let my neurologist know. I had disorientation after my last seizure but today was worse. Also wondering if it could be the keppra which I have been on for three weeks now. Any advice? Thanks Jeff
 
You should always let your neuro know of any strange episodes -- he or she will be able to help determine whether it's a seizure, a post-seizure symptom, or a medication side effect. It's a good idea to make a record of when an episode happens, how long it lasts, and any other details you can remember, including anything from the preceding hours or days

Is there a chance you missed a Keppra dose? It has a relatively brief half-life, so it has less of a "safety" margin. Are you on any other seizure meds, or just the Keppra? Is it normal for you to nap during the day, or was your fatigue unusual?

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thanks. I will let him know. I get up very early like 4:30 and usually take a nap around 9. I was very fatigued on waking but not before. I have a system where it is very difficult to miss taking my meds so I did take my keppra this morning. I appreciate your help as this is all so new to me and pretty scary.
 
Good luck! I hope you and your neuro figure out what’s happening and that you can feel more in control.

I remember in the weeks after my first seizures I was feeling very fatigued and dizzy and my eyes were racing around. I just assumed it was part of the epilepsy, but it turned out I had been prescribed a too-high a dose of seizure meds. It can take some time after an epilepsy diagnosis to get a handle on how you're "supposed" to feel, what might be causing what, what to do when you feel something's not right, etc. But when you’re not sure, I think it's good to err on the side of caution, and get in touch with your neuro.
 
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