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Will My Dog Still Have Seizures on Medication if She Really Has Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

My dog had a several seizures about 2 months ago and we put her on PB. She's been taking a really low dose, about 8mg's a day and she has not had another one. The vet said she would still have seizures on the med's if she really has epilepsy. Is this true? Tags: day, [...]

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How Did Cutting the Brain Help People With Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

People say that it actually decreased the problem that doctors were trying to refer an epileptic persons conscience to one side of the brain (although, it had side effects) but my question is...how did splitting the brain in half actually help? Whats the real explanation? Tags: Brain, Epilepsy, Help, conscience, side

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Do Anybody Knows if There Is Any Natural Medicine to Treat Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

My roommate was diagnosted with epilepsy and since he started taking his prescription he is having more seizures; and the side effects of the medication are very strong. Is this normal? Should he stop taking the medication? Should we look for natural medicine that won't hurt him? Thanks... Tags: medication, prescription, natural medicine, Epilepsy, Seizures

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How Can Epilepsy Have an Influence on Your Studies?

by Faces of Epilepsy

I ask this as I've had this chronic disorder since the age of 4 and Im now 23 years old doing pharmacy for 5 years all due to me failing time and again. I do take my medication but my seizures remain uncontrolled. I just want to know is it my illness that has an [...]

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What Does Epilepsy Have to Do With Alcohol Consumption?

by Faces of Epilepsy

Why do they ask you if you have epilepsy when they pull you over for DUI? What happens if you DO have epilepsy, and you take medicine for this disorder. Also, does taking a anti-narcolepsy drug have any effect on driving? Tags: narcolepsy drug, Health Medical Pharma, Social Issues, alcohol consumption

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When Do Most Dogs Get Diagnosed With Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

I have a 17 year old dog, I got her when she was 10, and she had epilepsy when I got her. I was just wondering when most dogs get diagnosed with epilepsy. Thanks Tags: Epilepsy, dogs, old dog diagnosis of a dog with grand mal seizure, what age do dogs get diagnosed with epilepsy

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What Kind of Birth Control Should I Take? the Pills Make Me Vomit and I Have Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

the doc said to try nuvaring but I just read if u have epilepsy or headaches and i have both, don't take it so I don't know what other options I have Tags: control, kind of birth, Epilepsy, nuvaring, birth

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How Come Epilim Isn’t Working for My Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

I was originally diagnosed with photosensitive epilepsy. But 3 years on it seems to be getting worse and there is no lights present that could set it off. It has seemed to "branched off" and became something else. My consultant thinks it may be myoclonic epilepsy because usually I don't have generalised seizures these may [...]

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What Do You Do When a Docotor Says Your 10 Month Old May Have Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

My daughter has been having this shaking thing going on since she was 2 months and now they tell me it may be epilepsy! I am so freaked out so we do all the test and it comes back ok but he doesnt know why she holds her breath and shakes so he think he [...]

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Can You Give Eggs When You Have Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

Like can you still give out eggs or will they let you knowing you have the gene of epilepsy? I dont have it but im still wondering cause my sister is looking into it but she has epilepsy so chances are the baby wil have it to. Tags: sister, eggs, Gene

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What Is the Name of One or Many Medications to Help or Cure Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

I'm not quite familiar and internet sites don't provide me with the answer. It's for my book I am writing. Tags: answer, Epilepsy, internet sites, Name

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Can Someone Clarify as to Epilepsy a Problem or Disease?

by Faces of Epilepsy

Is Epilepsy a disease or a problem? According to me it is not a disease as all the parts are doing their job even during the attack and so it is a problem. The docs know the reason why it happens. But there is wrong notion among the people that it is a disease. Can [...]

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What Are Other Reasons Why a Person Would Have a Seizure Besides Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

I've heard how people have had seizures but aren't necessarily epileptic. Some is from drugs/medications, & I also hear how stress can trigger it off, too. What are other reasons? Tags: Seizure, Seizures, stress, Epilepsy, person

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What Are the Chances of That Childhood Epilepsy Will Return During Puberty/adulthood?

by Faces of Epilepsy

My daughter had childhood epilepsy (from about the age of 2 till 5). She was controlled by meds and after being seizure free for a full year, she was weaned off the meds. She has been seizure free and off all meds for 5 years (she's turning 11 this year). The docs said there was [...]

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Can a Man Be Deployed if He Has Nocturnal Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

my hubby has nocturnal epilepsy , meaning siezures only occur during sleep. the are controlled by 400 ml of dilantin a day. without the med he will have one after another. we just always been curious if he registerd to vote coule he be deployed ( if that still holds true that once your registerd [...]

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Does Anyone Know if Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy Can Be Related?

by Faces of Epilepsy

I have cerebral palsy and epilepsy, both of which have caused various other problems; like sciatica, arthritis, asthma, anxiety, hypersensitivity, occasional aphasia, sensory integration disorder, ADD, and dyscalculia. I have noticed that many adults with cerebral palsy whom I have talked to have epilepsy or some sort of seizure disorder, as well as one or [...]

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