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I was recently diagnosed with epilepsy in July. I was first put on Dilantin, but had an allergic reaction. Than I had an allergic reaction to Tegregtol and now I have been on 1000 mg of Keppra a few months.
Unfortunately the Keppra hasn't been doing so well. I am angrier than usual, and a lot more moody. I also have developed anxiety. They assume it's on the Keppra, but now I am also on Valium for the anxiety. I take 5 mg of Valium as needed (up to three times a day.)
Today, my neurologist called in a prescription of Topamax, but I'm not sure how much I'll be taking until someone picks up my prescription. (I just realized I had the meds mixed up! and fixed the post)
Because of how awful my seizures were most recently, I am currently waiting on admittance to the IU Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN, which is about three hours from my home. The neurologists there are going to work close with my neurologist to try to get my seizures under control, and figure out what's causing them. I just got off the phone with my neuro office and the earliest they could get me in there is Jan 16th at at 8 am.
I have had cat scans, an MRI, and two EEGs (one sleep deprived - one not), and they still don't know what's causing these seizures.
I also have SEVERE insomnia. I take 20 mg of Ambien at night along with 12.5 mg of Ambien CR and I generally still have a TON of trouble falling asleep, and we all know lack of sleep can cause seizures.
I'm really hoping they can figure me out soon.. I'm such a mess. I have no idea how I'll react to this Topamax and I hope it works well with the Keppra. (Sorry, did think it was Tegretol! Sorry I was so confused, lol.
Sorry that's such a long introduction!
As for me, I'm a 19 year old. I was working as a nanny until I found out I needed ankle surgery (had a joint fused) because my ankle healed wrong after being in a bad car accident in June of 2006. SO, in June of 2007 I had my first ankle surgery, than started having seizures in July. On January 9th of 2008 I have my second ankle surgery.
Since I cannot drive, and am back to living with my parents in a town with no public transport, I currently can't work. I am working towards getting a degree in Business Administration online though. = )
So.. I think that pretty much sums me up! sorry it's SO long!
Unfortunately the Keppra hasn't been doing so well. I am angrier than usual, and a lot more moody. I also have developed anxiety. They assume it's on the Keppra, but now I am also on Valium for the anxiety. I take 5 mg of Valium as needed (up to three times a day.)
Today, my neurologist called in a prescription of Topamax, but I'm not sure how much I'll be taking until someone picks up my prescription. (I just realized I had the meds mixed up! and fixed the post)
Because of how awful my seizures were most recently, I am currently waiting on admittance to the IU Medical Center in Indianapolis, IN, which is about three hours from my home. The neurologists there are going to work close with my neurologist to try to get my seizures under control, and figure out what's causing them. I just got off the phone with my neuro office and the earliest they could get me in there is Jan 16th at at 8 am.
I have had cat scans, an MRI, and two EEGs (one sleep deprived - one not), and they still don't know what's causing these seizures.
I also have SEVERE insomnia. I take 20 mg of Ambien at night along with 12.5 mg of Ambien CR and I generally still have a TON of trouble falling asleep, and we all know lack of sleep can cause seizures.
I'm really hoping they can figure me out soon.. I'm such a mess. I have no idea how I'll react to this Topamax and I hope it works well with the Keppra. (Sorry, did think it was Tegretol! Sorry I was so confused, lol.
Sorry that's such a long introduction!
As for me, I'm a 19 year old. I was working as a nanny until I found out I needed ankle surgery (had a joint fused) because my ankle healed wrong after being in a bad car accident in June of 2006. SO, in June of 2007 I had my first ankle surgery, than started having seizures in July. On January 9th of 2008 I have my second ankle surgery.
Since I cannot drive, and am back to living with my parents in a town with no public transport, I currently can't work. I am working towards getting a degree in Business Administration online though. = )
So.. I think that pretty much sums me up! sorry it's SO long!
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