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@jakedduck1

@jdernburg
Hello,
I was just curious since you’re so susceptible to rashes from at least to see your medicine if you ever had Steven Johnson syndrome.
If I had your susceptibility to rashes I would ask the doctor if genetic testing could determine the potential other types of rashes, if so I’d ask that they be done. This genetic test test is frequently done on people especially of Asian ancestry since they seem to be more prone to Steven Johnson which can be a potentially deadly rash, fortunately it’s rare.
What medication are you currently taking and is it successfully in controlling your seizures?
I was also wondering what type of seizures you have? Sometimes I can tell what type from the medicine they take but Keppra being a broad spectrum anticonvulsant it can be anybody’s guess. Although if I had to guess I would guess Generalized Tonic-Clonic seizures.
Also are your seizures of unknown origin (idiopathic?)
Just one more question, do you know where your seizures originate?
Take care,
Jake

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My seizures are probably the result of a bad experience with radiation to treat a parotid gland cancer. I received the radiation at Mass General because my surgeon felt they were best!!!!
I don't know what kind of seizures I had (only two) and I have not had any specific diagnostic tests. As for rashes - I have eczema which comes and goes. I guess at 79 (80 next month) I should live with it.

My neurologist has suggested Zimpat if it is compatible with my antidepressants and I will check with my psychopharmacologist. But it seems that all the anti-seizure meds have depression and suicidal ideation as side effects. Any ideas?