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Topic: Women With Epilepsy

Weight gain with keppra

05/2015 | 1 Comments

Hi! I'm 33 years old and was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 9. I have been on tegretol, topomax, keppra, phenobarbital and lamictal. I was...
Hi I have Epilepsy

05/2015 | 1 Comments

Hi I have had Epilepsy all my life.I have had seizures since I was 2 yrs old.The doctors thought I had grew out of it at the age of 14.I thought I did...
magnesium and calcium

05/2015 | 0 Comments

Hi all just been diagnosed with generalized epilepsy yesterday and started on epilim.ive been taking magnesium and calcium for years as it helps with...
Hayley

05/2015 | 0 Comments

Hi completely new to all of this not even sure if any one will see my question, my son is 16 in July and was diagnosed with epilepsy in April, hes...
epilepsy hypothyroidism and pregnancy

05/2015 | 0 Comments

hi, I have a neurologist appointment at the end of next week and it is making me feel very anxious. I am 34, have been on tegretol XR 600mg, for...
when to seek emergency help

05/2015 | 0 Comments

Hi all ive been having seizures on and off past 12 years.i'm 35.unsure of cause but seeing a neuro next week. What I want to know is do I need to go...
IVF and Lamictal

05/2015 | 0 Comments

Anyone on Lamictal tried IVF? I am starting my 1st (and hopefully only!) cycle, and I would love to hear about other people's experiences!
Epilepsy, PCOS and progesterone therapy

05/2015 | 0 Comments

I was diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy at 15. I started off with Epilim, but the side-effects are just terrible. I am now 32 and my epilepsy...
breastfeeding and pregnancy

04/2015 | 1 Comments

If diagnosed with simple partial seizures do I have to go on medication? Is there alternative methods such as diet or something like that to lessen...
Trazadone and Keppra

04/2015 | 2 Comments

Hello all, I've been taking Keppra for about a month and overall, it's been a great experience. The only down side is that I've recently started...
Weaning Epilem to Lamictal

04/2015 | 1 Comments

Greetings Has anybody changed from Epilim to Lamictal, for how long and what are the effects.. Please help
Gynecologist

04/2015 | 1 Comments

Hi all, am looking for a best gynecologist who help epileptic women in issues of fertility in South Africa(Gauten)
Keppra cause burning in knee

04/2015 | 1 Comments

Hello all, I have been taking Keppra for 2.5 weeks. The first 7 days, I took (1) 500 mg tablet a day. I am now up to (2) 500 mg tablets a day. Since...
Recently diagnosed with seizure disorder

04/2015 | 1 Comments

Hello, I am 36 years old and recently diagnosed with having a seizure disorder. A few weeks ago, I was watching a movie with my husband, then suddenly...
Getting a scheduled C-Section

03/2015 | 0 Comments

My doctors have strongly suggested getting a c-section because of my Epilepsy. I agree. The only thing I am worried about is having a seizure while my...
ketogenic diet

03/2015 | 2 Comments

hi i am a 43 yr old women have had seizures all my life i have peti mal and generalized seizures i would like to know if there is any one here that...

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