Husband carotid artery dissection caused stroke now seizure now keppra now kepprage

[Nancylies]

My tittle says it all husband tripped on rug at work tore inside or aka dissected carotid artery...turned to stroke 24 hrs later. Now in sept had a lg stroke scary put on keppra... Major behavioral changes. Is it the seizure or the keppra. Won't eat or drink for last 2 days. Sleeping 23 hours a day. No eye contact won't talk. Has a death wish...help if you can

 

[hootie]

I am sorry for what you are going through...I don't have any suggestions for you. I just want to bump this up in case someone missed this post.:bump:

 

[RobinN]

The top 11 medications have suicidal tendencies
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f22/suicide-risk-11-epilepsy-drugs-2416/
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f22/brain-inflammation-linked-suicidal-tendencies-11060/

I would put my bet on the new problems being caused by medication. Though I am not a medical doctor, it just is a huge red flag to me. Not sure why they put him on meds only after one seizure. His body is obviously under a lot of stress.

If it were my husband, I would put him on a healing diet, and reduce additional stress.
Get additional opinions, and trust your instincts.

 

[Nakamova]

Keppra is known for potentially affecting mood -- especially causing rage, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Get in touch with your husband's doctor ASAP, and ask to change medications.