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Inquiring for my husband

My husband is 78 and in Nov. 2022 he had 3 horrible spells of nausea following some dizziness first thing upon waking about 10 days apart and some lesser ones...

My husband is 78 and in Nov. 2022 he had 3 horrible spells of nausea following s...

•13 days ago

Epilepsy Action launches TV first aid campaign

https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/epilepsy-action-launches-tv-first-aid-campaign

https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/epilepsy-action-launches-tv-first-aid-campaign

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Severe lack of motivation

having developed Trigeminal Neuralgia in 2023 from the impact of my Acoustic Neuroma, I started Carbamazepine in Dec 2023. Although this has reduced headaches...

having developed Trigeminal Neuralgia in 2023 from the impact of my Acoustic Neu...

•19 days ago

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When they say anti seizure medication 'prevent seizures from happening' what EXACTLY does that mean?

I haven't had a tonic clonic seizure since 2022. I have still been having focal seizures which are much more under control since the introduction of...

I haven't had a tonic clonic seizure since 2022. I have still been having focal ...

•23 days ago

new to all this and scares

hi my 19 year old daughter had her first and second seizure 4 days ago. Waiting for a neurology appointment at the moment. Am trying not to panic but tonight...

hi my 19 year old daughter had her first and second seizure 4 days ago. Waiting ...

•25 days ago

Topiramate use in pregnancy: MHRA safety guidelines tightened

https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/topiramate-use-in-pregnancy-mhra-safety-guidelines-tightened Topiramate should not be prescribed to women of childbearing...

https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/topiramate-use-in-pregnancy-mhra-safety-guidelines-t...

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Cat Deeley apologises after Epilepsy Action supporters call out “thoughtless” comment

This Morning presenter Cat Deeley has apologised on the show today, after being called out by charities and people with epilepsy for “careless use of language”...

This Morning presenter Cat Deeley has apologised on the show today, after being ...

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Partner•1 month ago

UK driving licence reapplication after fit

Hello All.I suffer from severe coronary heart disease and hypertension. After a change in my medication in Jan this year I had a fit and blacked out. I have...

Hello All.I suffer from severe coronary heart disease and hypertension. After a ...

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•1 month ago

Patient Initiated Follow Up

Hi just wondering if anyone has been given this. My Neurologist said that if I didn’t contact them during the next 12 months I would be discharged. I’m...

Hi just wondering if anyone has been given this. My Neurologist said that if I d...

•1 month ago

Tegretol (carbamazapine) supply?

I wonder if anyone else has the same problem with their supply of Tegretol? My doctors pharmacy does not seem able to get it for me and I have had to go miles...

I wonder if anyone else has the same problem with their supply of Tegretol? My ...

•1 month ago

Living with someone Bipolar

Hi there Ive had epilepsy my whole life. A person Im with that has bipolar sometimes makes my seizures worse. She gets mantic when things happen like family...

Hi there Ive had epilepsy my whole life. A person Im with that has bipolar somet...

•1 month ago

Breakthrough Seizure After 10yrs - Shocked and Uncertain - What do I do?

Hey everyone. So I'll cut to the chase - I grew up with generalized epilepsy in my teens. Had a mix of focal and tonic clonics throughout the ages of 11-18....

Hey everyone. So I'll cut to the chase - I grew up with generalized epilepsy in ...

•1 month ago

Desitin Pharma lamotrigine recall

10 June 2024 The MHRA have made us aware of a recall issued for lamotrigine 10mg/ml oral suspension made by Desitin Pharma. This recall is a precautionary...

10 June 2024 The MHRA have made us aware of a recall issued for lamotrigine 10...

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working with epilepsy

Hello, I am just looking for a little bit of advice. I am currently working full time almost 40 hours a week for a care home. I have told my employer about...

Hello, I am just looking for a little bit of advice. I am currently working full...

•1 month ago

concerned my daughters heart is stoping during the night

Daughter has had 4 focal to bilateral tonic clinic seizures since September 2023, these have occurred when either sleep deprived, during sleep or shortly after...

Daughter has had 4 focal to bilateral tonic clinic seizures since September 2023...

•1 month ago

Talk and Support Groups

Epilepsy Action -our online Talk and support groups are a great way of connecting with others who have experiences of epilepsy, in a safe and relaxed...

Epilepsy Action -our online Talk and support groups are a great way of connectin...

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Guidelines

Hello all It's fantastic to see members of the community sharing experiences with one another. Our community has some important guidelines to help keep this...

Hello all It's fantastic to see members of the community sharing experiences wi...

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Join Epilepsy Action membership today. “Being an Epilepsy Action member reminds me why I’m not alone.”

Join a community of more than 7,000 people, who are passionate about creating a world without limits for people with epilepsy and access exclusive benefits....

Join a community of more than 7,000 people, who are passionate about creating ...

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Partner•2 months ago

Son age 8 epilepsy diagnosis

Hello My son had an absence seizure in November and a second seizure in February which was a left frontal focus seizure. He had an EEG which showed active...

Hello My son had an absence seizure in November and a second seizure in Februar...

•2 months ago

Does it really take Epileptics longer to recover from being ill?

I have had a chest infection for at least a week now doesn't seem to be getting better. Its the first time i've been properly ill since my epilepsy diagnosis....

I have had a chest infection for at least a week now doesn't seem to be getting...

•2 months ago

Two medications & more frequent seizures.

My 15 year old daughter is on 175mg Lamotrigine twice daily & 750mg Keppra twice daily. She has been on Lamotrigine for 6 years but has only just reached the...

My 15 year old daughter is on 175mg Lamotrigine twice daily & 750mg Keppra twice...

•3 months ago

Covid booster UK

Does anyone know if we can get spring boosters for Covid? I got the autumn one because of epilepsy, but it looks as though neurological conditions aren’t on...

Does anyone know if we can get spring boosters for Covid? I got the autumn one ...

•3 months ago

Cenobamate

Hi all, I'm taking a high dose of Lamotrigine and it's not working so my neurologist has suggested Cenobamate. Does anyone take both and it's working or the...

Hi all, I'm taking a high dose of Lamotrigine and it's not working so my neuro...

•3 months ago

Government plans could cut benefits for depression and anxiety

Government plans could cut benefits for depression and anxiety. The government’s plans to stop sickness benefits for some people with mental health...

Government plans could cut benefits for depression and anxiety. The governmen...

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Benefit shake up

Hi, I dont know what other people are thinking but sunaks proposal has caused some distress, anxiety is coming through the walls for me, im unstable at best,...

Hi, I dont know what other people are thinking but sunaks proposal has caused so...

•3 months ago

Low carb for epilepsy

I've been having a chat with my epilepsy nurse about trying a low carb diet. She is happy for me to give it a go and says some people find it reduces the...

I've been having a chat with my epilepsy nurse about trying a low carb diet. She...

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•3 months ago

London Marathon 2024: Meet team Epilepsy Action

Catrin Jones, 26, from Caernarfon in Wales, is running for her daughters Esmi, 5, and Nanw, 3, who have both been diagnosed with epilepsy. Learn more here...

Catrin Jones, 26, from Caernarfon in Wales, is running for her daughters Esmi, 5...

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Fix medicine supply chain or risk patients’ lives, warn charities

Charities and pharmacists are calling for a complete review of the medicine supply chain as shortages continue to put people’s health at risk. Epilepsy...

Charities and pharmacists are calling for a complete review of the medicine supp...

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Partner•3 months ago

new symptoms

Back in February I had to do another change in prescription for my epilepsy medication. Ever since I finished it back in March the eight week cycle I’ve had...

Back in February I had to do another change in prescription for my epilepsy medi...

•3 months ago

new symptoms

Back in February I had to do another change in prescription for my epilepsy medication. Ever since I finished it back in March the eight week cycle I’ve had...

Back in February I had to do another change in prescription for my epilepsy medi...

•3 months ago

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