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@nesswell14 I think your concerns are justified. If in fact they are seizures probably only a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/278982/

I’ve had Epilepsy for 52 years. ... Although EEG’s & scans can be helpful Epilepsy ... MRI are negative doesn’t rule out an Epilepsy

Discussion: Concerns justified about possible epilepsy with simple focal seizures?

Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures

Posted: Oct 10, 2019

@nin Keppra also comes in an extended-release version. This formulation will likely prevent any breakthrough seizures....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/672777/

Keppra but studies have shown some epilepsy

Discussion: Grand Mal Seizures: Anyone found out what's causing your seizures?

Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures

Posted: Jan 19, 2022

@ess77 Hello Elizabeth. My goodness, you've been to hell and back. You (and @jakedduck1) really do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/159786/

which the doctor called atypical of epilepsy

Discussion: Living with Neuropathy - Welcome to the group

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 14, 2021

@maggiek First of all with Epilepsy you you should be going to see a neurologist as...

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@maggiek First of all with Epilepsy

Discussion: Living with epilepsy - Introduce yourself & meet others

Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

Hi Cat, Good Afternoon As Becky has informed we are a group of people sharing experiences,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633277/

brought me several reflections on my epilepsy

Discussion: Not sure what's causing brain fog, anxiety, hormonal imbalance?

Support Group: Autoimmune Diseases

Posted: Sep 6, 2021

Hi @auroralm How interesting, I did not know that. Thank you for sharing it with us....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015418/

So, you believe your epilepsy comes

Discussion: Have you had pesticide exposure possibly linked yo your seizures?

Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures

Posted: Feb 14 4:48am

Sorry to hear about your situation Mark. The first thing I’d say is to take what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/178826/

I have had Epilepsy for 51 years and

Discussion: Now taking brivaracetam (Briviact): A good pill for seizures?

Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures

Posted: Apr 6, 2018

@lynda1992 Mercy gracious, sounds like you’ve been through the mill. I doubt you’ll ever know for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/286245/

depression which plagues many with Epilepsy

Discussion: Astrocytoma: Opting for Surgery

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Dec 19, 2019

Hi, @calite - welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Glad to hear you've seen a lot of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/236828/

diagnosed in March with OCD, bipolar, epilepsy

Discussion: Husband with OCD, Bipolar, Epilepsy and Brain injury

Support Group: Caregivers

Posted: Dec 28, 2018

Beautifully said Carolyn and I couldn't agree more. It has crossed my mind that perhaps a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956943/

so right...seizures are not simply epilepsy

Discussion: Help to wean off Paxil/Senior Antidepressants

Support Group: Depression & Anxiety

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

@baa Your comment “It seems at this late stage of my life fear has overtaken me.”...

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possible to control the reality of your Epilepsy ... and not let the your Epilepsy control

Discussion: Positive Experiences through Epilepsy

Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

Hi James again I have just remembered one thing that might be relevant to your son's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751228/

technologies such as helmets for treating epilepsy

Discussion: Anyone had LITT (laser interstitial thermal) Procedure?

Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures

Posted: Sep 18, 2022

@jakedduck1 Dear Jake, I only need refills on my lamotrigine. That is not until around Christmas....

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says she has more knowledge about epilepsy

Discussion: Seizures change and auras change too?

Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures

Posted: Nov 22, 2021

@pickleballnut Myoclonic seizure patients don't usually lose consciousness. Remember seizures are a n extremely individualized condition....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/615624/

Strokes are the leading cause of epilepsy

Discussion: seizure/stroke sysmptoms

Support Group: Brain & Nervous System

Posted: Jul 10, 2021

Leonard: I'm sorry to hear you had an employer refuse to hire you based upon being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/310311/

will not reveal to an employer my epilepsy

Discussion: Stigma and Epilepsy (or any stigma)

Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures

Posted: May 21, 2020

Hi there. I just posted a long message to Jake and it pretty much sums up...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/129037/

Jake and it pretty much sums up my epilepsy

Discussion: Living with epilepsy - Introduce yourself & meet others

Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures

Posted: Jul 23, 2020

@suellipo68 Thanks goodness your son has you by his side advocating for him. It sure sounds...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/174201/

We also designed our rooms in the epilepsy

Discussion: Been to an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit? What’s it like?

Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures

Posted: Nov 11, 2017

I can not remember if I have responded to this before (and that is why it...

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the last five years at Mayo's Epilepsy

Discussion: Been to an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit? What’s it like?

Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures

Posted: May 10, 2018

Hi @emilyjjj I do very much agree with @jakedduck1. It seems that your daughter is having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004455/

A friend of mine whose son has epilepsy

Discussion: Weaning

Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures

Posted: Jan 27 6:24am

I am a 24yr old female. I am looking for some help.. i feel no doctor...

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what is wrong with me I have had epilepsy ... Ive had this problem since ive had epilepsy

Discussion: Living with epilepsy - Introduce yourself & meet others

Support Group: Epilepsy & Seizures

Posted: Apr 4, 2019