The more I learn about myself and others in the epilepsy community groups, it is sometimes overwhelming to learn that:
1. there are so many different types of seizures and 2. how it affects so many people’s lives.
On this, I am trying to talk about what epilepsy is about, what it does and how I can inspire people that have this condition to not be afraid to talk about it. So I want to remind you that while I am educating myself about epilepsy and doing things I can control, there are many other people that have different experiences and they also need your support. So be aware and research it yo self and contact me if you want to learn more of how you can help the cause!
When is comes to medication, all my neurologists and I repeat the same conversation. Some may have different methods, but this example is the typical talk track.
ME: I had a breakthrough seizure in April.
DOC: We will start you on Keppra XR at 500mg at bedtime, as we think this is an effective anti-convulsant with the least amount of side-effects.
ME: I had another nocturnal seizure in August.
DOC: Ok, lets increase your dosage from 500mg to 1000mg in Keppra XR.
ME: I had another seizure……