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Topic: Women With Epilepsy

One seizure, concerned about my memory

09/2007 | 4 Comments

I do not have epilepsy, though, there aren't many forums that have active members, so I thought/hoped I could get some information and or help here...
Harvard Registry Anyone?

09/2007 | 2 Comments

I'm curious, has anyone registered with the harvard registry, for women who are pregnant, and taking AED's? My neurol suggested that I register once...
New here, and I really need some help!

08/2007 | 1 Comments

I don't know if I am having seizures or not. If I were to think of what a seizure would feel like, then what I experience seems like it would be it. I...
Birth Control with AEDs

08/2007 | 3 Comments

I would like to get back on birth control pills again. I'm taking Lamictal which I know decreases the efficacy of pills. My ob/gyn doesn't have a clue...
Vitamins overpowering medications

08/2007 | 13 Comments

HELLO ANY ONE FEEL THAT VITAMINS CAN TAKE CONTROL OF THE MEDICATIONS WE TAKE I TAKE KEPPRA AND TOPAMAX BUT DONT WANT TO GET MY HOPES HIGH I ALSO TAKE...
Is it just me or what? Please help

07/2007 | 15 Comments

Hello, I need some help. Before I increased my dose on my medicine, my menstrual cycle was regular. I am now on 1500mg Keppra and 1000mg Lamictal...
just getting older?

07/2007 | 7 Comments

Hi, I'm 37, had my 1st Tonic-clonic at age 14. I've never had any obvious sz/period link, and while I'm now having TCs at anytime of the month for the...
My Neuro and My Hormones

07/2007 | 5 Comments

I have simple partial temporal lobe epilepsy where I'm fully conscious for the entire min or 2 of the sz. I had not been under Dr's care for my sz for...
First-Time Seizures Around 40 yrs old

07/2007 | 4 Comments

I have noticed several women on this wonderful site that had their first seizure ever in their late-30's or early 40's. I am 41 yrs old, and never had...
Ativan during menstrual cycle

07/2007 | 1 Comments

Hi, I have been having seizures sometimes before, during and/or end of my period. I had suggested to my Dr. that maybe I should take an ativan a few...
meds, hormones and hair loss

07/2007 | 11 Comments

Hi everyone, I'm new to this site but I'm trying to get some insight. I've been on Dilantin on and off for 10 years with no problems. A year ago, my...
newly preg. 39 on pheno- please help

07/2007 | 5 Comments

My God, I would really appreciate anyone who can relate their stories to me. I am 6wks pg. Please forgive me for what I am going to write. I did not...
VNS and Pregnancy

07/2007 | 2 Comments

Has anyone been thru pregnancy with their VNS? I am trying to get pregnant and I am on the Highest amount of hormones allowed, the hormones I think...
39 Pregnant and on Lamictal

07/2007 | 2 Comments

I am a new member to this website and my first posting. This actually is my 2nd pregnancy (1st was a miscarriage). I am 4 months and I am scared to...

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