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First seizure.

Posted by gmamrj @gmamrj, Apr 9 4:34pm

I had a seizure 2 months ago while on vacation Texas. Was the first seizure I had ever had. EEG, MRI, ekg, Ct , echo and lung xray were all done along with a multitude of blood work. All tests were negative. Drs did not think it was a seizure.
Two months later I had a second seizure here at home. Drs have put me on Keppra and told not to drive. I am a zombie. Told I need to see a neurologist.
Trying to get an appointment at Mayo.
Has anyone had an experience like this?

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Chris Gautier OR Santosha | @santosha | Apr 14 7:33pm
In reply to @hippele "Chris.......We know Keppra affects joint health as it is in the literature. Whether it is the..." + (show)
@hippele

Chris.......We know Keppra affects joint health as it is in the literature. Whether it is the Keppra or just older age for me is unknown but it seems odd that in the last year and a half since my first seizure, my joints have been giving me alot of problems is questionable. The only other side effect I had with Keppra is diarrhea or very soft stools pretty much every day.
And I always question whether a certain pill or medication actually helped or would the issue have gone away by itself.....as you were speaking about pains, fatigue and headaches. In a normal state, the body cures itself so we are never sure it was helped by the "pills"!! God Bless
ray hippele

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Hi Ray, Good Evening
Thank you so much for sharing this information. In a certain study I have just read, it says the following:
"In Japan, the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency reported cases of rhabdomyolysis between 2013 and 2015. The pharmaceutical manufacturing company recommends the discontinuation of levetiracetam if patients experience muscle pain, weakness, and elevations in serum creatine kinase (CK) and myoglobin levels. "
I will certainly discuss that more with my doctor in my next appointment with him.
All my best to you and have a nice evening.
Chris (@santosha)

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Chris Gautier OR Santosha | @santosha | Apr 14 7:50pm
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@santosha

Hi Ray, Good Evening
Thank you so much for sharing this information. In a certain study I have just read, it says the following:
"In Japan, the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency reported cases of rhabdomyolysis between 2013 and 2015. The pharmaceutical manufacturing company recommends the discontinuation of levetiracetam if patients experience muscle pain, weakness, and elevations in serum creatine kinase (CK) and myoglobin levels. "
I will certainly discuss that more with my doctor in my next appointment with him.
All my best to you and have a nice evening.
Chris (@santosha)

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Ray, Hi again
I just read that rhabdomyolysis is more common in Japanese people. Just wanted to add that.
Lovely evening!
Chris (@santosha)

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