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This is just a little :hello: from me to you all. I am 37 and have been diagnosed with epilepsy since June'11. I'm on Lamotrigine 400mg per day however I still have about 2 grand mals..no aura or warning... a month.
Peace and Love to all!:e:
Jess
 
hi! i think if you are still continuing to have seizures then you should ask about having your medication increased to stop you having these seizures so often
 
Hi,
I remember being on that drug for awhile, it didn't help much, dr changed drug for me, my seizures have stopped but I think my change of lifestyle probably helped the most:
No alcohol, 8-12 hours sleep at night & proper food. I was diagnosed when I was 15 yrs old & I wanted to be like my friends partying. I was about 25 till I realised I just wasn't able to function on 4 hrs sleep & on a bowl of cereal. I never drank that much anyway- I drink less now. I still take my medication. I hope u find something that works for u
 
Welcome, Jess.

I hope Lamotrigine works well for you. You will find a seizure journal to be a big help, if you don't keep one already.
 
Hi Jess, welcome to CWE!

I was diagnosed at age 35 after having a grand mal seizure. Like you, my seizures come out of the blue without aura or warning. But they're currently controlled with 150mg Lamictal. If your dose/med isn't working you might want to have a chat with your neuro about making some changes. And as no.guru mentions, a seizure journal might help identify any patterns or triggers that are playing a role. Fatigue is the #1 trigger, but it could also be something like food sensitivities (MSG, aspartame, gluten), metabolic issues (dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, low blood sugar), hormone fluctuations (estrogen, thyroid), general health issues (infection, injury, illness), environmental factors (fluorescent or flashing lights, patterns), or emotional stressors.

Bets,
Nakamova
 
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