Stress plus trying to find the right medication for my seizures

Posted by murphymarg59 @murphymarg59, 1 day ago

Bummer. I went over 4months without a seizure. I was taking 100 mg of gabapentin in the morning. I was under a lot of stress. Does stress trigger a seizure ? Had 2 seizures in 2 days.
I have tried Kepra and Lamictal and I was unable to tolerate either of those. My doctor now tried Serax. I was suicidal
I am now back to gabapentin. 100mg 3 times a day. Haven’t received a go ahead from my doctor. Fingers crossed this will work. I want my life back.
Another thought. I am having a cardiac loop recorder placed in 2 weeks. A couple of drs thought seizures were caused by lack of blood to brain…Afib and irregular heart beats.
Appreciate comments. Thank

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Chris Gautier, Volunteer Mentor | @santosha | 11 hours ago

Good Morning @murphymarg59
Stress is known to be one of the biggest triggers for seizures. I was nearly 8 months seizure-free this year until I faced a period of high stress, and unfortunately, my seizures returned.
Learning to identify my seizure triggers has been incredibly helpful in managing them better. Here's a material on the most common epilepsy triggers:
Seizure Triggers - Epilepsy Foundation
https://www.epilepsy.com/what-is-epilepsy/seizure-triggers
The Andrews-Reiter approach has also been extremely helpful for identifying and managing my triggers better. Here are some resources about it:
Andrews-Reiter Website
https://www.andrewsreiter.com/
Andrews-Reiter Book: Taking Control of Your Seizures: Workbook
https://www.amazon.com.br/Taking-Control-Your-Seizures-Treatments-ebook/dp/B01556P55I
Stopping Seizures Before They Occur: The Andrews-Reiter Approach and Beyond

Besides stress, do you know what other triggers might affect your seizures?
Chris

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frankv | @frankv | 9 hours ago

I’m taking 300mg gabapentin 3x a day and 60 mg lacosamide 2x a day. I’ve been seizure free since June 29. My first episode was June 24, hospitalized, 3 days unconscious.

murphymarg59 | @murphymarg59 | 8 hours ago

Any side affects

gregd1956 | @gregd1956 | 8 hours ago

Dear @murphymarg59
I can’t see why you have got seviure (sp?) and your needs on to anti-seiver (sp?).

I am a TBI member from an accident in 2012. I have this med: GABAPENTIN of 300 3 times a day. That helps me as part of my anti-seiver (sp?). Before that -was 4-5 years going to hospitals norm seuvyres (sp?) that took me 3-4 times during each year. But the last 4 years that helped me. It’s great, but I need that med is 3 times a day

Thx,
Greg D. @greg1956

frankv | @frankv | 6 hours ago

In reply to @murphymarg59 "Any side affects" + (show)

Moderate constipation manageable with a laxative. Also, alcohol is prohibited with this meds combination.

Chris Gautier, Volunteer Mentor | @santosha | 1 hour ago

Hi @frankv
Many AEDs have constipation as side effect, unfortunately. I had it with Vimpat and also with Keppra.
I try to manage that by eating lots of raw vegetables and some fruits like papaya and prunes. It has helped a lot.
As far as I know, alcohol drinking is not recommended with any AED, as it can increase the side-effects of AEDs and/or reduce seizure threshold.
Chris

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