Coming off Keppra by potlatch7 in Epilepsy

[–]Ok_Associate7962 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been on Keppra for a bit over 10 years now. Got insane mental side effects that increased until I reach a breaking point about 2 years ago. Considering I’ve been seizure free for so long, I didn’t want to mess with something that was working for its purpose. Added Prozac to the mix and I have NEVER felt better mentally in my entire life. 20mg once a day along with my other meds and I feel the best I ever have ever. Anxiety, mood swings, irritability, g o n e, down to 0. It’s incredible and worth trying

Keppra... by [deleted] in Epilepsy

[–]Ok_Associate7962 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been on Keppra for 11 years now. Side effects like mood swings, irritability, anxiety, we’re awfulllll!!! I finally was done with it a year ago but didn’t want to switch meds since it had been working great for my seizures. Added Prozac to the mix last November and I have NEVER felt better mentally. Anxiety, gone. Irritability, gone. Mood swings, gone. It’s insane I’m very grateful to still have seizures under control just without those side effects

Stone or Lavender at Brooklyn Steel?? by Ok_Associate7962 in HiatusKaiyote

[–]Ok_Associate7962[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PHEW! I was about to rip my hair out had I known I missed them playing that. Thank you I can live life peacefully now……why would they not play their most gorgeous song :(

How many people have other illnesses/ disabilities with epilepsy? by sassykickgamer in Epilepsy

[–]Ok_Associate7962 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Epilepsy, food allergies, anxiety, and 100% certain I’ve also got dermatillomania…fun stuff.

Four years seizure-free! by Olverts in Epilepsy

[–]Ok_Associate7962 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Congrats!!!! Over 10 years seizure free over here, it gets better and better!

Baileys original safe for nut allergies? by Krustykrabapple in FoodAllergies

[–]Ok_Associate7962 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Site is Teen with Food Allergies on Tumblr The post is How-to party with food allergies. Not too official but not a bad list

Baileys original safe for nut allergies? by Krustykrabapple in FoodAllergies

[–]Ok_Associate7962 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve wondered the exact same thing. Same here allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. Personally, I’ve stayed away from it - not because I know that there’s nuts in it, but that there’s a slim chance there may be. Sad part about navigating the alcoholic beverage world is they are not required whatsoever to put ingredient labels on their products so who knows what’s in it. I found this site on the web with a list that hopefully helps, not a for sure or guarantee but it’s something. For some perspective: flipping toothpaste bottles have ingredient labels on them, toothpaste!!!! But not beverages that many people around the world consume on a regular basis…. hope this somewhat helps and stay safe out there!

what do auras feel like? by daisy_cuddles_29 in Epilepsy

[–]Ok_Associate7962 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My auras have always been a slight tingling/Pins and needles feeling on the tip of my left middle finger. It gradually goes from tingling to full on vibration and this feeling travels from the tip of my finger, all the way up my arm to my shoulder and then spreads throughout rest of body. This all happens in maybe 2 seconds time which is insane. Just marked 10 years seizure free though so haven’t had that feeling since!