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Women and epilepsy
Fri, 09/07/2018 - 11:06Topic: Women With Epilepsy
Hi, i'm Nikki, i'm 19, ive had Juvenile Myoclonic epilepsy since the age of 14, i have been diagnosed with PCOS so i have no periods and i am on Sodium valporate ( epilim) and as i am of the age where i can become pregnant they need to put me on contraception and change my medication, now ive never been on contraception before however my neurologist has suggested i have an implant or other form as the MHRA have said the pill isnt suitable and not trust worthy, i'm anxious as i haven't heard if anyone else has been in a similar situation to mine? if you have or are i'd really appreciate some feedback or support as i'm really concerned and feeling on my own, many thanks.
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Hey Nikki, I was diagnosed
Submitted by KableCawyer on Fri, 2018-10-19 - 11:47
Hey Nikki, I was diagnosed with epilepsy after pregnancy 4 years ago. I do not have grand mal seizures and my lingo isn't the best as I'm still learning about my diagnosis of TLE.I did have a grand mal seizure December 2017 due to stopping the first medication I was on due to thinking I didn't need it anymore (big mistake). I finally got on some medication that is doing amazing for me (lamictal) and I've noticed my seizure activity is a lot better. I have PCOS as well that was diagnosed after pregnancy and my periods were practically non-existent. My OBGYN put me on birth control in the pill form and I was doing just fine with the pills had regular periods and since I am actually trying to conceive I stopped taking the birth control around 5 months ago and I was having regular periods until maybe a couple months ago I've been sometimes going a whole month without a period. I do not trust implant birth control as I've heard so many horror stories. I feel like my body is going through enough with the epilepsy and PCOS so why put something inside my body that could possibly damage it more, if that makes sense. My neurologist was fine with me taking the pill form of birth control, but also knows I am trying to have another child and she says everything will be fine. If you are not trying to conceive then just take extra protective measures to avoid pregnancy.
I believe God would make you
Submitted by leisa106 on Tue, 2018-09-25 - 07:40
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