Status epilepticus is when you start having non-stop seizures. There are many sites that you can go to, to find out the specifics. Just put status epileptius...
Cindy, I am sorry that it took me so long to reply. But I just back from the hospital yesterday. The doctor gave medication for hives and what it did for me it...
Good reply Jill. Re Neural Cells Regeneration. AED's cause multiple nutritional deficiencies, including amongst others folic acid and Selenium. It has become...
I am new to this group, and to this disease. My name is Shannon, and I am 28 years old. I had my first 2 seizures while visitng my boyfriend's family over...
Hi Shannon, I'm glad you could find our group. It is tough in the beginning; the whole
learning process and all. You may want to get some type of insurance...
Hi, Does anyone have a young child with epilepsy , like 4 years old? I'am wondering if they take several meds and how they take them for you. Our little guy...
If none of them are time-release, you may want to crush them up, and put
them in some apple sauce, and give them to him that way. Another way: Tell
him to...
I have a now 18 year old with epilepsy. She was diagnosed when she was 4 1/2. Your email just brought back awful memories of those days trying to give a...
Hi there, Is anyone out there on Gabapentin? If so, how are the side effects and does it work for you? I am on it for partial seizure and only one day 2 so...
Have you ever tried putting his in applesauce?? You can do that with pills or liquid. Just use a small amount of apple sauce to be sure he eats it all. If he...
Hi Shannon, A big welcome to this group. I have had seizures since late teenage days when in an auto accident. Do you still drive since your experience with...
In a live web cast surgeons will perform a pediatric hemispherectomy on October 4 http://www.or-live.com/methodisthealth/1338/ ... How low will we go? Check...
Hi Beth, The dizziness and drowsiness will go away with time. I am somewhat worried;
Is this the only medication you are taking for seizure control? It is...
Hi Craig, Thanks for your concern, I think I am a 'different' case. I am not diagnosed per se, most of my tests came back normal yet I'm still having episodes...
nt4, I myself prefer NT 5. Anyways to what you asked about. IF u can do this try these: 1.) I myself gag too when taken pills and I am 30 years old. The way...
Hi Beth, As long as it is working for you. I was a guinea pig for Neurontin
(Gabapentin) before it came out, and I am still on it. I have been on it
for...
Thanks for the thorough reply. What are the sources of Se2? I should know that, but I don't. Folic acid is easy. I really don't know what the acronym AED...
Hi All, If you've been thinking about it and haven't responded yet, now is the time, because we have just a few spots left for the national telephone study on...
Gabapentin=Neurontin. Yes I am taking that right now. I am 300mg three times a day. This maybe taken in conjunction with another medication-I DONOT!!! know ...
Jason, Totally off the subject... Did you attend Pleasant Valley High in Chico, CA? Your name sounds really familiar. Joyfully, Angela Jason Ellsworth...
Well I guess i am writing this to get some frustration out. I went to Drs today and I feel emotionally worse than I did before I went.He made me feel like I am...
thank you everyone for the warm welcomes. I do have a doctor, and neurologist, but very bad health insurance (I am a student). I can drive now, but couldn't...
Hi Karen, Uhg! How frusterating! I'm so sorry. I've been through the same thing. Having seizures for almost 4 years and nothing has ever showed up on an...
I was dealing with a neuro just liek this and I could not take it anymore and I found a different one. Sometimes if someone has not experienced what you are...
Well, of course I know what anti means :) Thanks for the reply. I actually was the publisher of medical journals, including The Neuroscientist, which is why...
Hi Karen Think I know how you feel - sometimes those doctors although meaning well can leave you mighty frustrated and confused and yes feeling worse when you...
... To give you a heads up. Neuro's also have "partners" that are also neuro's that work that neuro that u see/are seeing. Try to figure out if there is one....
... I take 5 Gapapentin a day + 4 Phenobarbs :o It does get better, though it is a struggle at first. Fairy Kisses xxx Mel ... effects and does it work for...
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