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Topic: Women With Epilepsy

Epilepsy Since I Was 5

03/2007 | 2 Comments

Hello, i hope all is well with everyone. I've had epilepsy since i was about 5 years old. I would daydream and stare off for what seemed like minutes...
Keppra and Menstration

03/2007 | 3 Comments

I started Keppra 2 weeks ago and started my period yesterday. I thought I was going to rip someones head off with agitation and the cramps are making...
Retreats

03/2007 | 2 Comments

I am trying to find information for a friend that is new to epilepsy. She was interested in knowing if there are any types of retreats where she can...
growing up

03/2007 | 4 Comments

HI everyone i was wondering if its possible for the seizures and epilepsy to go away as u get older. im 20 and i've had seizures since i was 7 but...
Lamictal & Yasmin

03/2007 | 1 Comments

I have been taking Lamictal, along with Lithium for the past 8 or 9 months. Different from most, my Lamictal has affected the levels of birth control...
Breastfeeding

03/2007 | 9 Comments

I'm on Keppra and Carbatrol and breastfeeding my 3 month old. I was just wondering if anyone has anything to share from experiences whether good or...
Accusations of Suicide

03/2007 | 2 Comments

Hello. My name is Kaitlin and I am 17 years old. I was diagnosed with epilepsy in the fall of 2006 and was put on Keppra. Keppra made me sick so I...
Seizures and Depression

03/2007 | 7 Comments

Hi all...since being a seizure patient I've experienced just about everything there is. Now I'm dealing with depression due to the AED that I'm taking...
pregnancy while on meds

03/2007 | 3 Comments

I am 4 weeks preg and taking 75 mg am and pm. i have become upset as i read the info about cleft lip and mouth being a frequent birth defect as a...
Tegretol & Pregnancy

03/2007 | 25 Comments

I have been taking Tegretol for 7 mths and have so far remained seizure free while on it. I am thinking of becoming pregnant within the next 3 mths...
lack of period

03/2007 | 5 Comments

hi everyone im new here! i am 31 and am on 600mg epilim. i recently reduced from 800mg. came off the pill bout 3-4 mths ago to try for a baby. my last...
not sure

03/2007 | 1 Comments

Hi, I am new here. I have been reading some of the other posts and some of the symptoms sound like what happens to me. When I was about 2 I was...
Lamictal and pregnancy

03/2007 | 7 Comments

Hello, I have been taking lamictal for almost 3 years. I just found out that I am 6 weeks pregnant. I know that the FDA just posted a message that...
Newly diagnosed

02/2007 | 3 Comments

Hi All! For several years, my husband and kids thought my "morning jerks" were hilarious. I can't tell you how many times I dropped cereal in my lap...
Pregnancy on Meds and over 35

02/2007 | 3 Comments

Hi, I am new to this website and I am really glad I found you guys. I am 36 and I have had epilepsy since I was 27. I have had one Grand Mal seizure...

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