New here, I never had a seizure until I was in late 20s. Later diagnosed with epilepsy. Was put on Topamax and I swore up and down it was making me worse. I did finally get off it but what I and my family/close friends call my 'word thing' is getting worse daily. I have to describe things bc I don't know the word, I go mute bc I can't speak correctly, I'll feel like the missing word is on the tip of my tongue yet can't say it, write, or describe it. I was never like this until that med. Mentioned it to multiple specialists and they all keep saying the Topamax is out of my system (after 5 yrs) and that I should see a psychologist. A friend is fearing its aphasia and now I am too. I'm wondering if I should request another EEG. Would it even show up?

hi! i really hope you dont mind me asking , but my sister is currently struggling with her speech , mostly stuttering, since taking the drug and I noticed that you said 'had', so I was wondering if you could tell me whether you know if the speech impairments are short term effects that'll wear off or can be something long term. no worries if not 🙂 x