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@santosha

Hi Chris,

I had another seizure yesterday at 4.45pm. But it might be too long in front of the ipad screen settling work stuff. Again, it’s barely noticeable. Yeah it might be focal. I may simply need to take a break more often, laugh a bit more and then all will be well!

In the meantime, I’ll continue to monitor. This seems to be the better drug to deal with my seizures.

Cheers,
Louis

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | May 28 8:45am

@louissc - really sorry to hear this about another seizure.

Has your doctor weighed in at all related to your recent seizures? If so, what did they say?

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Chris Gautier, Volunteer Mentor | @santosha | May 28 7:07pm

@louissc
Hi Louis,
I'm sorry to hear you had another seizure yesterday, which again seemed to be a focal seizure. Thankfully, the new medication appears to be working better, and it's wonderful to see you in such a positive mindset!
Your instinct about prolonged iPad use is worth taking seriously and discussing with your doctor. I'm sharing here two documents that might be helpful:
Can Too Much Screen Time Cause Seizures? - My Epilepsy Team
https://www.myepilepsyteam.com/resources/can-too-much-screen-time-cause-seizures
Photosensitivity and Seizures - Epilepsy Foundation
https://www.epilepsy.com/what-is-epilepsy/seizure-triggers/photosensitivity
Have you ever noted screen time as a recurring pattern in your seizure diary? And have you experienced this kind of focal seizure before this new treatment?
Wishing you many restful breaks and lots of laughter!
Chris

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