Monday, March 30, 2009

[epilepsy] Re: anyone pregnant/ have been pregnant?

--- In epilepsy@yahoogroups.com, "lucy133_daisy" <lucy133_daisy@...> wrote:
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> Hi all,
>
> I am looking for someone who is pregnant (or already has kids!) for some advice.
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> I'm 15 weeks pregnant, and on lamictal. Have already had one seizure during the pregnancy, and would like some reasurrance/ advice from any of the epileptic ladies here!
>
> TIA, Lucy.
> lucy133_daisy@...
>

Hi Lucy,

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I took Lamictal during my pregnancy 5 years ago. I was very scared but that is the safest med to be on during pregnancy and has the least side effects. I have a healthy beautiful little girl. I did not have any serious complications. I had several small seizures during my pregnancy and had no problems. I was treated as high risk they may treat you as high risk as well. Prior to my daughter I had 2 miscarriages but at that time I was taking tegretol and neurontin. After that my dr. switched me to Lamictal because I wanted to try again and he said that it would be safer. Sure you will still have a small risk of complications but it is very small. I'm sure they will monitor you closely. I have a very healthy extremely intelligent child. They were not certain if it was the meds or just my endometriosis. I know it is nerve racking but remain positive and keep your chin up. My dr. also told me to take extra folic acid. So I took double what you normally would take. Lamictal depletes what your body naturally makes. If you were not informed of that ask your dr. Make sure you continue to see your Neurologist as well as your OB. If you are 15 weeks you are already at the safe point. Congratulations you made it through your first trimester. The only thing that I found with taking Lamictal during my pregnancy was that I had sleepless nights so I did a lot of resting during the day. Lamictal can cause that anyway but I found that I had more of a problem with it during pregnancy. Take care of yourself and remember to remain positive. Listen to your body and do not over do it rest when you need to. Take care and best wishes.
Lyndsey (smile)

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