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[Sparklebutt]

Hi I am new here. I had seizures when I was 2-14 the doctors told my parents they were febrile seizure and that I would outgrow them. I sort of did my seizures went into remission until after I had my first son when I was 19. After that I was diagnosed with epilepsy. I have Myoclonic seizures which happen for about a half an hour and then I go into Tonic-Clonic seizures. I have been on so many medicines it seems ridiculous at times. Meds usually seem to work for about 6 months and then my body seems to gain immunity towards them. I just had my second child and was on no meds while I was pregnant and had no problems and now my daughter is 3 weeks old and the seizures are starting up again. I am just waiting till my next appointment with my Dr. to see what is the best/logical step for me to take.

 

[survivor]

Hello welcome dear! There are lot of experts out here who can help u a lot! Kindly do mention the datails of your medication also. What I feel is that stress triggers your seizures, so what u can do is probably take rest. But with a small child, I know, its difficult. Look for some household help and consult your doctor as soon as possible.

 

[Cint]

Hi Sparklebutt,

Changes your body goes through due to giving birth can make a huge impact on your endocrinological system. Therefore, the increase in seizures after giving birth could be due to changes in your hormonal system, so make sure you mention this to all of your docs. And are you seeing a specialist?
Also, here is another great website to check out:

http://professionals.epilepsy.com/page/hormones.html

 

[UKEpilepsy]

Fellow Brit

Hello.. Im Andy, a fellow brit!! im also new to the forums.

I run an epilepsy blog based in the uk. Have you heard of the UK EPilepsy Blog?

 

[Sparklebutt]

Thanks so much for all of the information. I have been told by three different drs that my seizures are stress related and my favorite line used was to live a stress free life. As much as I can I have been trying to eliminate things in my life that would cause stress and keep a positive outlook on things. However there are times like when our house burnt down it seems like it is so hard to bat stress away.
Right now I am trickling up with lamictal, I am currently at 100mg twice a day soon to be moving up to 200mg twice a day. My dr wants to put me back on Keppra once I get all the way to the 200mg of lamictal. I really didn't like the way keppra made me feel but I guess that is better than the depakote that made my hair fall out.
I have been on Depakote, Keppra, Clonazepam, Dilantin, Phenobarbital, Carbatrol, Tegretol, Zonegran, Lamictal, and Felbatol. Some of these medicines I have been on at the same time with others and some I have tried multiple times. I am really hoping not to go back on Keppra but if it stops the seizures and it is my best option then I guess I am to go for it. I am also starting this juice diet with a friend who is an epileptic and we are going to see how that goes.

 

[Nakamova]

Howdy Sparklebutt, welcome to CWE!

What's in the juice diet? Be careful since there can be plenty of dietary triggers for seizures. Diets that have had a good track record for people with epilepsy are the Low-Glycemic and Modified Atkins.

I hope the Lamictal alone does the trick for you. If it controls the seizures, definitely hold off on adding the Keppra. As you know, the fewer meds you can get away with, the better.

Best,
Nakamova