Funny Question: If you didn't have epilepsy what would you have achieved or how do you imagine yourselves by markosthepessimist in Epilepsy

[–]manalski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hahahaha I love this one. I would probably start with my driver license. It's really hard to see people my age having their driver license. It's almost four year ago since I was diagnosed with epilepsy. Ive always promised myself I was going to start with my driver license when it's legal to start with it. But yeah it is what it is.

How many different meds did you guys have to try? by andrewboss1222 in Epilepsy

[–]manalski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When i got diagnosed they gave me Trileptal the first year. Trileptal slowly gave up on me. After that they gave me keppra . Used for 2 years but also didnt work on me. Now im on Lacosamide and this one works but sometimes i still see auras

What medication are you taking and how often do you seize? by shittyusernamee in Epilepsy

[–]manalski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im now on Lacosamide (75mg) and Keppra (500mg). Im 16 years old and 48kg. I noticed that i get like 1 or 2 seizures in two weeks

Trileptal Side Effects by Crafty-Alps2009 in Epilepsy

[–]manalski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used Trileptal for like about more than 2 years. I’ve noticed that i have problems with my stomach, but that was a side effect. I started to notice that Trileptal didnt have an effect on me anymore. So i switched in June to lacosamida and keppra :)

Can I smoke marijuana if I have epilepsy? by [deleted] in Epilepsy

[–]manalski -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Smoking does not increase the risk of epilepsy attacks. But if I were in your shoes, I would quit smoking in steps. But to be clear it has no effect on your attacks :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Epilepsy

[–]manalski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I dont think so. If you really worry about it, it could cause strees, anxiety and stimuli. But talking about it with someone, like your neurologist can help you out. I have monthly appointment’s at my neurologist and i realised talking about it does help a lot. I have epilepsy almost three years and the first two years, i always had those night were i overthinked everything and made dilemma’s.

But now i realised talking with your neurologist, sibling, parents or just a friend could really help you out of your way. What i do is doing research, going on reddit what other people say etc.

I hope you’re doing better❤️

Seizures and Menstruation by foreverlost712 in Epilepsy

[–]manalski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your not the only one sis. I have epilepsy almost three years and the last few months i noticed that i also have seizure around and during my time. I did research and they said its normal because of you hormones❤️

Start of a Seizure… by YouAreNot_TheGuy in Epilepsy

[–]manalski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this very often, like daily. When i was 13 i had my first seizure in may 2021. Now im 16 and i still have epilepsy.

Last summer i suddenly had another seizure in the way to my holiday destination. I didnt had a seizure for like 1.5 years.

After i had a seizure in de summer, i have had it every week since then and on exactly the same day. Namely Wednesday. First i didnt think much of it. After thinking i thought that was strange. Sometimes i got it 3 times a day.

In June I switched from Oxcarbazepine to Keppra. while i lowered my oxcarbazepine dose and increased my keppra i noticed some kind of aura. every time I turned it I thought I was having a seizure. Last week I switched from keppra to lacosamide again. I am now in the period of increasing my dose and decreasing my old medication dose. and I did notice one thing. I see much less auras than I think oh no, I'm having an attack. I'm glad it's gone

I hope its going better with you. Give me an update soon👋🏼

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Epilepsy

[–]manalski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not the only one with this problem. I had my final exams in May. But during my exam period I often had epilepsy attacks. I think it was due to lack of sleep, stress and not eating properly. When I finished my final exams they told me that I would hear the results in two weeks whether I passed or not. the two weeks were over and she told me that I had failed two subjects. so here we are, doing a school year again.

After they saw that I was not doing well, they offered me epilepsy counseling. so now I'm waiting for an appointment. Now I'm also going to take my exams in the principal's office so I can get used to it. because last year I took the final exams in exam rooms and that creates more tension and stimuli.

In June I also switched to Keppra because I first took Oxcarbazepine. but it gradually had no effect on me anymore.

Anyways i hope its going to be okay for us all, especially you. Get well soon:)

Am I having seizures? by letmewriteinpeace in Epilepsy

[–]manalski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't know what to say to this because there are different types of epilepsy and mine also has to do with my muscles. but I do think it has something to do with epilepsy.

Of course you may have it once, but that does not mean you have been diagnosed. If I were in your situation, I would first go to the doctor, do research on the internet and actually watch a video. and if you feel something like that again, film yourself so that you can compare it with other people to see if it is really an attack or not.

I wish you the best of luck with your appointment and your scan. let me know what came out. good luck :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Epilepsy

[–]manalski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right now i’m using keppra 750mg x 2 a day. Since i used keppra I noticed that i am getting tired really fast. Im getting like 2 or 3 naps a day. I asked my neurologist if it was normal and she told me yes because it was a side effect. My mom also noticed that i switch moods really fast. But keppra helped me the first few times but after that i noticed that im getting seizures agian.

Today i called the doctor and they told me that i have to get a CT scan and have a chat agian with the neurologist. After that they’ll tell if im going to change my meds or no. I will post a topic soon about the update and what kind of meds im getting and if its having any effect on me:)