Hello everyone,
This is my very first post as I just happened on this site and I've had epilepsy since 1976. Luckily, I've been very well controlled on Dilantin and haven't had a seizure in several years. I've been super lucky; seizures are rare, and have hardly had any effect on my daily life.
I was surfing the internet looking for some info on switching from Dilantin to Keppra. My neurologist suggested the change due to concerns about bone loss and brain stem problems. I'm in my mid 50s and female, and balance problems and weak bones don't appeal to me. I must say, you all seem to be very well informed about your seizures and medications. (I'm an RN and I wish all my patients were like that!)
So, hello and thanks for any input!
This is my very first post as I just happened on this site and I've had epilepsy since 1976. Luckily, I've been very well controlled on Dilantin and haven't had a seizure in several years. I've been super lucky; seizures are rare, and have hardly had any effect on my daily life.
I was surfing the internet looking for some info on switching from Dilantin to Keppra. My neurologist suggested the change due to concerns about bone loss and brain stem problems. I'm in my mid 50s and female, and balance problems and weak bones don't appeal to me. I must say, you all seem to be very well informed about your seizures and medications. (I'm an RN and I wish all my patients were like that!)
So, hello and thanks for any input!