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Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Sep 6 9:01am | Replies (53)
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Thanks so much Chris. I knew if anyone had good insight it would be you! I don’t know how long before I go to Vanderbilt. No word on appt yet. My neuro said he wanted the psych to recommend an antidepressant, and psych said he would have to research what worked with lacosimide, and even pharmacist said she would have to research! So if no one knows it looks like I’ll just try alternatives I used to walk but would have to drive to an area where I could. No place I can get out around my apt (no sidewalks and bad traffic) so I have stopped since no driving. I’m going to have to get motivated to exercise indoors for now. Thanks for the advice!

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Chris Gautier OR Santosha | @santosha | Sep 5 6:05am

Hi @baa , a very good morning to you!
Thank you for your kind words 😍
It sounds strange to me that your neurologist could not prescribe himself or herself an anti-depressant. I hope you get your confirmation from Vanderbilt soon🙏🙏🙏 and get the attention of an epileptologist who can handle all that.
Meanwhile, if I were in your position, I would go to a functional medicine doctor as @hillsboro has suggested.
Yesterday, was cleaning day at home and my watch pointed out I had given 14.500 steps, reaching my goal of 10.000 steps a day. As I said to a friend recently, with such a watch we would amazed how much energy and exercise we can do at home. But it is not like brisk walking, a continuous exercise.
I also do not drive anymore. When I need to reach a place that I can not walk to, I use Uber. Uber or other similar services could be an option for you to have outside walks, perhaps? Or find a neighbor who drives and with whom you could go to a place for a walk? A third option would be to rent a treadmill for some time, if you have space at home for that. When I hurt my knee, I have rented an exercise bike following the recommendation of my doctor who put me back walking. Just some ideas on how to cope with this situation.
Wishing you a wonderful day. And stay strong, trying to live one day at a time 🪻🪻.
"I live each day as if it were every day. Not the last, not the first. The only one." - Pablo Neruda
Lots of hugs to you!
Chris (@santosha)

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