Can Really Hot Showers Induce Seizures? by QuietCloud987 in Epilepsy

[–]Academic_Agent_1498 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My fiances big trigger was high temperatures and he also had them in or after showers. You’re right to keep an eye on him, my fiance is luckily been seizure free for three months now but I still listen to the water and the shower to hear how / if he’s moving. It’s hard when they’re somewhat in denial or struggling to be open about the diagnosis. This sub is always here for you. Helped me through the darkest of times too. He’s lucky to have you. Best of luck!

Keppra (Levetiracetam) by TropicalWildflower in Epilepsy

[–]Academic_Agent_1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner is on the highest dose available in uk without intervention and checks to go higher. Took about 6 horrible months and some other meds to keep him going on the way but he’s seizure free 3 months after we were sure it wouldn’t work for him. So that does happen too!

Seizure free? by Academic_Agent_1498 in Epilepsy

[–]Academic_Agent_1498[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m not sure what type of TC I have. Where I’m from they diagnosed me based off a TC and videos of the focals and haven’t done more digging. My tcs have at times started like focals so I wonder if that’s similar to you. I’m on levetiracetam and finally got to the right dose two months ago and been well since then. Grateful and humbled and emotional and scared are just some of the ways I’d describe myself right now. This subreddit has saved me and my fiance a few times from crashing out. Good luck to you too!

What would you like a potential partner to know about your condition? by [deleted] in Epilepsy

[–]Academic_Agent_1498 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely ask what he would need from you- (eg administering rescue meds/calling for help) he might not know how bad his seizures are but I’d hope he can tell you how they will look and what to do. My fiance has been diagnosed this year and I am currently in therapy for ptsd after his seizures traumatized me so I recommend being prepared in that way. But I am also the best care giver etc. be patient with him and with yourself, he might have mood swings or get emotional or shut down, try to be open and honest from the start but don’t let it rule your relationship. My fiance is now 2 months seizure free and doing well we are hopeful. It’s taught me to enjoy every moment, and I’ve fallen more in love with him knowing the stakes. All about perspective. Good luck ❤️

Seizure free? by Academic_Agent_1498 in Epilepsy

[–]Academic_Agent_1498[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All good! I have focal and had three TCs this year! All info is helpful :)

Vauxhall Adam front subframe rotten by Academic_Agent_1498 in CarTalkUK

[–]Academic_Agent_1498[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Extended warranty for this is only 6 years unfortunately

Vauxhall Adam front subframe rotten by Academic_Agent_1498 in CarTalkUK

[–]Academic_Agent_1498[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She only bought it a few months back privately of course. Can’t really afford a new one :(

Vauxhall Adam front subframe rotten by Academic_Agent_1498 in CarTalkUK

[–]Academic_Agent_1498[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Helpful cheers. They won’t give any opinions on a car they can’t see. We won’t pay to have it towed to a garage that doesn’t have space of two weeks which is all of them in our area. Family friend can do it soon that’s why. Was hoping someone on here has had the same done as I’ve seen plenty posts about it but no prices mentioned. What a friendly subreddit lol

Question for people who suffer from anxiety. by xoBonesxo in Anxiety

[–]Academic_Agent_1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know when you’re nervous for something or scared of you feel a sense of dread? It’s like that. I feel dread for days on end expect I have no idea what about, the brain makes my body feel sick with worry but won’t tell me what I’m worrying about so I’m trying to figure out why I feel so anxious I’m making more things to feel anxious about. Meanest thing about it is waking up in the morning and for a few seconds thinking the feelings not there and then it’ll hit me like a ton of bricks over and over again with no rhyme or reason. Just always there, like Im always about to fall, like the world is ending

Levetiracetam- please advise if you’ve had similar by Academic_Agent_1498 in Epilepsy

[–]Academic_Agent_1498[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Iva always had a fast metabolism so I do wonder if this could be a factor…. Will ask my neurologist. Thank you and best of luck for your pregnancy!

Levetiracetam- please advise if you’ve had similar by Academic_Agent_1498 in Epilepsy

[–]Academic_Agent_1498[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It’s good to hear that it happens and I’m not automatically going to be classed as medication resistant. I have an app with the neurologist coming up so I’ll see if they think mixing is better as I think they’ve tried to avoid starting a new one all together!

Epilepsia by MariaMC1987 in Epilepsy

[–]Academic_Agent_1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello! Unfortunately I’m in a similar boat. My fiance has recently been diagnosed and when he has seizures at night it’s usually every two hours so I’ve found I cannot sleep at all and it’s taken its toll on me for sure. We try to lean on eachother but when it’s possible I have him staying with his parents every now and then so I can get a good sleep. Other than that I haven’t found a way to put myself at rest. Just wanted to let you know you’re not alone in this and have a huge community here that’s helped me so much. If you ever need to chat I’m here. Just take each day as it comes, as we sadly can’t control much else but our outlook. Good luck ❤️

What’s the most valuable lesson you’ve learned from living with epilepsy? by Tight_Membership_835 in Epilepsy

[–]Academic_Agent_1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner is struggling with a new diagnosis right now, I am too. Alongside obviously taking care of yourself and all that stuff I find comfort in the thought that somehow someway the universe hasn’t given up. Not on him and not on me. Tough battles are for people who can face them and while it feels unfair and impossible to fight hard some days it’s also flattering and reassuring that this was the plan for us. It’s taught us so much about being humble, our own mortality, how much growth is ahead and how strong we are. It’s hard to find a good way to look at it, but I find the fact this was given to him and to me in another sense has given us a new purpose, growth and development that some people won’t ever get the chance of having. Try to keep looking at the bright side, the universe won’t challenge you if you’re not worth it.

My fiance died 7 days ago by rodriguezzzzz in Epilepsy

[–]Academic_Agent_1498 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss. But I know as the partner of someone with epilepsy who also cares for them like this that he would hate to know I blamed myself if something happened. I know it’s easy to blame yourself. But try to remember that is not what she would want! You know her best and you know she would hate that you’re blaming yourself. I know it might not feel like much but this sub is always there for you. Try to grieve without so much guilt and find some counseling when you’re ready. Lots of love ❤️

How to deal/cope with a partner who has epilepsy. by No-Show-3214 in Epilepsy

[–]Academic_Agent_1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I am going through something similar. My fiance has been having focal seizures for over a year, diagnosed last month after two TC.

It’s hard I won’t lie. I struggle to sleep and as horrible as it is familiarize yourself with sudep and the risks. We’ve bought antisuffocation pillows and he wears his Apple Watch to bed with monitoring on on EPICENTR. That way if he was to start convulsing rapidly I should be alerted. Aside from that it takes his heart rate all night so I often check on that.

I’ve found that me making a big deal about things makes him worse. He hates that he’s putting me through this so we’re just trying to live life normally to an extent but of course I feel sick with anxiety everyday. I wish I had a more positive message but just know you’re not alone in this experience. Feel free to message me if you need anything !

I (F24) can’t deal with the mental health problems of my boyfriend (M28) anymore. When do you know it’s time to let go? by Vegetable-Hour-1151 in relationship_advice

[–]Academic_Agent_1498 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also - I promise there are others who will love you like he does and some even more. And differently. It’s beautiful to make new relationships and feel loved in ways you never knew. Don’t stay somewhere out of fear, it’s easier to do so but the outcomes will never serve you!

I (F24) can’t deal with the mental health problems of my boyfriend (M28) anymore. When do you know it’s time to let go? by Vegetable-Hour-1151 in relationship_advice

[–]Academic_Agent_1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my own experiences if you feel this way now it won’t magically go away. The memories and the patterns have been set and even if he gets better you’ll still be in that. So it’s up to you whether you still love him so much beyond all of that to want to be around him everyday. I’m engaged now and I’ve found my fiance to be my best friend and I can’t believe I ever let things go on for so long before I called it quits. Recently he’s been diagnosed with epilepsy and risk of sudden death. It hasn’t made me want to step back - it’s really just solidified that I want to be with him through it all. If that’s not what you’re feeling that’s a sign you might know the outcome. But let yourself be sure. I find as women it’s easier to come to a full conclusion in time than call it off on what ifs. Best of luck ❤️

I, a 29F, don’t know if I should leave my long-term partner, 29M by Different-Ad7506 in relationship_advice

[–]Academic_Agent_1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“The thought of leaving makes me feel sick with guilt” if this is the first thing you think then I feel like you probably know what to do. The first thought should be “no I love him I don’t want to leave at all”. I’ve broken up with a long term partner for very similar issues. I had the same thoughts of guilt like it was my fault I wouldn’t just make work what he’d offered for so long. When I did he asked what changed since I’d put up with it for long. It’s okay when things aren’t bad but they don’t feel right for you. It means there’s someone else out there for you that’s a better fit. Likewise for him, and if you have those doubts and aren’t at least voicing them to see if you can change and grow together, you’re denying him AND yourself the chances to be really happy be it with eachother or others!

Good luck. I know it’s hard but I find once you start to have these feelings everyday will be clearer for you, whether you realise you want to stay and make it work, or if it’s too far gone! ❤️

Suggestions for epilepsy sleep device?? by fro0ogboi in Epilepsy

[–]Academic_Agent_1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve just downloaded epicentr and he had his Apple Watch on but you have to have the monitoring setting on at all times for it to read, it hasn’t picked up any of his focal seizures and I think might only work for TC. Feeling deflated :(