some changes

[vapour]

Ive noticed over the past week, my symptoms i normally have as Im about to fall asleep havnt been as bad....but im noticing im still getting a few strange things.

Im still getting sensations all over my body, almost like a jumping feeling, but its not as bad.... but... im aware that im clenching my jaw

wondering if anyone else has ever had this ?

 

[brain]

Ive noticed over the past week, my symptoms i normally have as Im about to fall asleep havnt been as bad....but im noticing im still getting a few strange things.

Im still getting sensations all over my body, almost like a jumping feeling, but its not as bad.... but... im aware that im clenching my jaw

wondering if anyone else has ever had this ?

Are you currently taking AED/AEDS?
It could be a side effect of some of the
medication, since you've posted that
you are just starting the medication, you
could just be plain "nervous" about it all.

However with AED / AEDS
it does take time for the body to become
adjusted to the medication, a phase which
is often known as "honeymoon", and some
of these common side effects often goes
away as the titration of the medication
progresses.

Moreover, We are NOT Medical Doctors
here, but - the best advisory that we can
provide for you is to keep a close rapport
with your Neurologist, and bring forth any
issues or concerns that you might have.

But I will post a quote that is found in the
EPILEPSY 101
which I had posted:

ALL AEDS OUT THERE COMES WITH SIDE EFFECTS!

• Some individuals may not experience any side effects
• Some individuals may experience a minimal side effects at first but will go away after a period of time (which they call it a 'honeymoon phase') during the titration of the medication.
• Some individuals may experience a mild side effects that are tolerable but can stay with the medication(s). (It's either take the medication(s) or risk the seizure(s) which in turn 'may' endanger you and put you at a risk for brain damage)
• Some individuals may not experience any side effects at all for a period of time, then develop a tolerance (or resistance) - then side effects begins to manifest; and if ever this becomes the case, then one must consult with their Epileptologist or Neurologist; for it may be that the dosage may need to be decreased or it may be that seizures are 'changing' and you need to be re-evaluated again. It may also mean it might be a time to change your AED or AEDS or adjust them accordingly or even having to have a full Neurological Work-Up.
• Some individuals develop side effects not long after beginning the medication and it must be discontinued and monitored by the Epileptologist or Neurologist. DO NOT EVER STOP THE MEDICATION YOURSELF!
• IMPORTANT NOTICE: Some medications needs frequent or sporadic blood level work up. There are some Epileptologists and Neurologists that do not follow through on this, so it pays to do your homework on the drugs you are taking and to ask questions about the drug(s) you are on.
• EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION: If at any time you experience: shortness of breath, chest pains, numbness that radiates especially to your left side of your body, drooping of your face, sudden unexplained rashes that just came up, or experience anything that is unusual to you, thoughts of suicide - Call your Epileptologist or Neurologist or 911 or Go to the Hospital Immediately. Do not consult with CWE - We are not Medical Doctors here! The Doctors / Hospital will take care of you and evaluate you and take care of you.
• This is NOT an exhaustive list - only a BASIC LIST.