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Living with Epilepsy
by: Vicky on Mon, Aug 06 2007
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I was diagnosed in 1986 with seizure disorder. I was taken to the hospital one night because I woke my husband up shaking the bed, and although I looked awake I was in the middle of a seizure. After being diagnosed with an aspirin reaction, it took 2 full months to finally get the diagnosis. I was devasted, but went on medication. I have now been seizure free for 5 years, and although life has been a little challenging at times, I raised my kids, held down a demanding job, and finished college, all while being treated for epilepsy

The Epilepsy Foundation was a wonderful source of comfort and information throughout my initial diagnosis and several times when I’ve had to change medications. I am now taking Trileptal, and have no side effects. I almost forget I have this condition sometimes! Find a good doctor, and take your medication!!
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August 2007

  • 25 YEARS LIVING WITH EPILEPSY - by RICKY - (Fri, Aug 31 2007)
    I was 18 years old when i had my first seizure,I found out that i had a extra blood vane,deep in my brian,and my brain trys to destroy it,that is what cause my seizure the doctors put me on dilantin,400 mg daily it worked for many years, [more..]
  • Living with Epilepsy - by Vicky - (Mon, Aug 06 2007)
    I was diagnosed in 1986 with seizure disorder. I was taken to the hospital one night because I woke my husband up shaking the bed, and although I looked awake I was in the middle of a seizure. After being diagnosed with an aspirin reaction, it took 2 full months to finally get the diagnosis. I was devasted, but went on medication. I have now been seizure free for 5 years, and although life has been a little challenging at times, I raised my kids, held down a demanding job, and finished college, all while being treated for epilepsy [more..]

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