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Hi all, I was diagnosed with Epilepsy approximately 30 years ago, i had a spell of nasty seizures. However I was controlled for decades on Phenytoin without my levels checked or being given any care regarding Epilepsy since that time. This lead me to hiding other ill effects, including from the medication
Hi all, I was diagnosed with Epilepsy approximately 30 years ago, i had a spell of nasty seizures. However I was controlled for decades on Phenytoin without my levels checked or being given any care regarding Epilepsy since that time. This lead me to hiding other ill effects, including from the medication
Memyselfandi1
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Epilepsy Action
1 year ago
I'm new
I'm new to this forum. I had viral encephalitis in December 22 and was admitted to hospital following a seizure. I have since been diagnosed with brain scarring and some atrophy. I take Keppra to prevent seizures. I had hoped to recover quicker but I'm finding it a very slow process. I can now read and
I'm new to this forum. I had viral encephalitis in December 22 and was admitted to hospital following a seizure. I have since been diagnosed with brain scarring and some atrophy. I take Keppra to prevent seizures. I had hoped to recover quicker but I'm finding it a very slow process. I can now read and
nicksig
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Encephalitis International
1 year ago
Son graduation is Friday I'm scared ill miss another one 😢
This would be the second graduation I miss if I can't sine home make it out of bed 😩. My faimly will be extremely disappointed as will he I'm sure 😔 do far I miss put on his baseball games and karate and every vacation since he was born. I don't see a reason to be here anymore he loves me I know
This would be the second graduation I miss if I can't sine home make it out of bed 😩. My faimly will be extremely disappointed as will he I'm sure 😔 do far I miss put on his baseball games and karate and every vacation since he was born. I don't see a reason to be here anymore he loves me I know
ToesKnees
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Functional Neurological Disorder - FND Hope
1 year ago
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Focal seizures
I had these on and off yesterday, about 10 throughout the day including 1 last night which woke me up. I also have been getting palpitations and shortness of breath with these. Went to gp yesterday who has requested blood tests.Im at the stage now where im panicking that something could be seriously
I had these on and off yesterday, about 10 throughout the day including 1 last night which woke me up. I also have been getting palpitations and shortness of breath with these. Went to gp yesterday who has requested blood tests.Im at the stage now where im panicking that something could be seriously
Dawn43
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Epilepsy Action
1 year ago
Strange episodes/auras
Ive been having these a lot just lately, like 3 or 4 some days, none on other days. GP has said they are known as a Focal Seizure. It starts with a warm feeling on the right side of my face and head, then a sick feeling and a pulsating in my right ear. Also BP seems to increase, my highest reading was
Ive been having these a lot just lately, like 3 or 4 some days, none on other days. GP has said they are known as a Focal Seizure. It starts with a warm feeling on the right side of my face and head, then a sick feeling and a pulsating in my right ear. Also BP seems to increase, my highest reading was
Dawn43
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Epilepsy Action
1 year ago
Adderall XR 20mg
I was finally diagnosed after a lifetime of feeling unmotivated and not like a normal person. I’m 35.. My doctor wanted to put me on Vyvance to help with weight loss as well, but my insurance won’t cover it until I try other alternatives. So he recommended Adderall XR 20mg. Today was my first day. I
I was finally diagnosed after a lifetime of feeling unmotivated and not like a normal person. I’m 35.. My doctor wanted to put me on Vyvance to help with weight loss as well, but my insurance won’t cover it until I try other alternatives. So he recommended Adderall XR 20mg. Today was my first day. I
Sunnydisposition1022
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Anxiety and Depression Support
1 year ago
Child with ADHD and Severe Mood Swings
My wife and I have 2 children with ADHD. Our son is 10 and is having some very defiant mood swings. Usually every morning before his medicine and again in the evenings when his medication is wearing off. We are wondering if it is ODD or just mood shifts from the lack of medicine in his system. Consequences
My wife and I have 2 children with ADHD. Our son is 10 and is having some very defiant mood swings. Usually every morning before his medicine and again in the evenings when his medication is wearing off. We are wondering if it is ODD or just mood shifts from the lack of medicine in his system. Consequences
Dadof2ADHD
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
National Shortage
Sorry if this has already been posted, but I am wondering how everyone is handling the shortage? I first heard that it was adderall and my son wasn't being affected because he takes Focalin xr. Last time refill they could only give me 20 instead of 30. I called right now to possibly up my sons dose
Sorry if this has already been posted, but I am wondering how everyone is handling the shortage? I first heard that it was adderall and my son wasn't being affected because he takes Focalin xr. Last time refill they could only give me 20 instead of 30. I called right now to possibly up my sons dose
Numberate
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
Updated and now accurate results for my daughter - asking your help again please!
Hello everyone, Here are my daughter's results with new results of thyroid hormones taken at 9.15am fasting. The results I posted last week were taken in the afternoon so we re-did the test. Only these thyroid markers are different, I have kept the other vit and minerals etc. from the first test (too
Hello everyone, Here are my daughter's results with new results of thyroid hormones taken at 9.15am fasting. The results I posted last week were taken in the afternoon so we re-did the test. Only these thyroid markers are different, I have kept the other vit and minerals etc. from the first test (too
Sneedle
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Thyroid UK
1 year ago
Weaning down keppra to 500mg x 2 a day, from 750mg
Hi,After a conversation about weaning back down to original dose twice a day in November, the epilepsy nurse said she was going to contact me after 1 month to see how i was doing. This should have been December. Its now nearly March and im still on 500mg morning and 750mg evening. After first having
Hi,After a conversation about weaning back down to original dose twice a day in November, the epilepsy nurse said she was going to contact me after 1 month to see how i was doing. This should have been December. Its now nearly March and im still on 500mg morning and 750mg evening. After first having
Dawn43
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Epilepsy Action
1 year ago
Alternatives to Vyvance?
Hello, I had posted another article the other day, which has been very helpful. This subject was posed in there but I thought a direct question would help. My son is 27 and has been on Vyvanse 70 mg for 10 years. I know it is not working. He seems to function well at work. He has a detailed job
Hello, I had posted another article the other day, which has been very helpful. This subject was posed in there but I thought a direct question would help. My son is 27 and has been on Vyvanse 70 mg for 10 years. I know it is not working. He seems to function well at work. He has a detailed job
Larkin29
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
1 year ago
anyone else had side effects on Keppra?
hi everyone my father 4 months ago was diagnosed with HSV encephalitis recovery hasn’t been easy on all of us but we are getting through it. I am getting married in 3 months and that has pushed him to walk and get better. But we recently hit a road bump in recovery he refused to take his keppra because
hi everyone my father 4 months ago was diagnosed with HSV encephalitis recovery hasn’t been easy on all of us but we are getting through it. I am getting married in 3 months and that has pushed him to walk and get better. But we recently hit a road bump in recovery he refused to take his keppra because
Catmom8727
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Encephalitis International
2 years ago
Introduction
hi everyone, I’m 50, in perimenopause and struggling big time with declining cognition, adhd hormonal issues. I currently take adderall XR which I find helpful but it wears off quickly. Would like to use hormone replacement But Dr says no…I’m still menstruating every month.
hi everyone, I’m 50, in perimenopause and struggling big time with declining cognition, adhd hormonal issues. I currently take adderall XR which I find helpful but it wears off quickly. Would like to use hormone replacement But Dr says no…I’m still menstruating every month.
ScaryMary123
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Menopause and Perimenopause Support
1 year ago
I’m still trying to get my life back but brain tumor surgery is a big deal to everyone and I don’t want to talk about it anymore.
Still losing hair 4 months after surgery, does anyone else have this problem? I am also taking Keppra and the only time I ever had a seizure was at the end of my 11 hour surgery
Still losing hair 4 months after surgery, does anyone else have this problem? I am also taking Keppra and the only time I ever had a seizure was at the end of my 11 hour surgery
1Dollydog
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Meningioma Support
2 years ago
10 year old refuses ADHD diagnosis and medication
Hi all! My 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD over the summer. She had a hard time initially dealing with the diagnosis, then came around a bit and was taking Focalin XR. We saw a lot of improvements in attention and executive function, especially in school . After the holiday
Hi all! My 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD over the summer. She had a hard time initially dealing with the diagnosis, then came around a bit and was taking Focalin XR. We saw a lot of improvements in attention and executive function, especially in school . After the holiday
beebzzz
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CHADD's ADHD Parents Together
2 years ago
Financial Medication Assistance
Hello everyone! Recently diagnosed with ADHD and Adderall XR is doing a great job helping with some of my daily struggles. Unfortunately for an XR prescription for 30 day supply, I had to pay $205. Im benefiting from this medication but I can’t afford to pay this much every month. Are there financial
Hello everyone! Recently diagnosed with ADHD and Adderall XR is doing a great job helping with some of my daily struggles. Unfortunately for an XR prescription for 30 day supply, I had to pay $205. Im benefiting from this medication but I can’t afford to pay this much every month. Are there financial
mindsmatter88
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CHADD's Adult ADHD Support
2 years ago
Blood mixed sputum not going away, have bronchiectasis
I had visited two days before to the doctor as I was having a bronch exacerbation. When I mentioned blood, he gave tranexamic acid 500mg which is an anti fibrinolytic. Rest of the medicines are inhalers, septra ds antibiotic, etc Despite of taking tranexamic the sputum is still red or rusty and the
I had visited two days before to the doctor as I was having a bronch exacerbation. When I mentioned blood, he gave tranexamic acid 500mg which is an anti fibrinolytic. Rest of the medicines are inhalers, septra ds antibiotic, etc Despite of taking tranexamic the sputum is still red or rusty and the
Warrior4104
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
2 years ago
Reducing Keppra
Hi all, For a year I was on 500mg twice a day until April this year following a seizure, the dosage was increased to 750mg which hasnt suited at all. Im now 3 days into reducing keppra back down to 500mg twice a day (500mg am and 750mg pm for 1 month). Does reducing dosage cause dizziness as ive been
Hi all, For a year I was on 500mg twice a day until April this year following a seizure, the dosage was increased to 750mg which hasnt suited at all. Im now 3 days into reducing keppra back down to 500mg twice a day (500mg am and 750mg pm for 1 month). Does reducing dosage cause dizziness as ive been
Dawn43
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Epilepsy Action
2 years ago
Dualtherapy Keppra and Lamict
Hi, Wondering if I can get some advice so my son was put on Keppra back in March unfortunately it did not work for him so they have introduced Lamictal. He is currently on 1500mg of Keppra twice a day and will be on 100mg of Lamictal twice a day maintenance dose. The Neurologist did not mention when
Hi, Wondering if I can get some advice so my son was put on Keppra back in March unfortunately it did not work for him so they have introduced Lamictal. He is currently on 1500mg of Keppra twice a day and will be on 100mg of Lamictal twice a day maintenance dose. The Neurologist did not mention when
Anonite
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Epilepsy Action
2 years ago
Neuro appt today - been prescribed Lamotrigine
After researching this medication and the serious side effects - Stevens Johnson syndrome, Im not keen on taking it. Not sure what to do? Neuro said to increase it slowly and decrease Keppra gradually 250mg at a time. But im on 750mg keppra and havent been given 250mg's so how does she expect me
After researching this medication and the serious side effects - Stevens Johnson syndrome, Im not keen on taking it. Not sure what to do? Neuro said to increase it slowly and decrease Keppra gradually 250mg at a time. But im on 750mg keppra and havent been given 250mg's so how does she expect me
Dawn43
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Epilepsy Action
2 years ago
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