Hi Caroly,
I like this too.because I has one of my attacks while I was at the dinner table and it came while my mouth was fill w/food in it. I was lucky I didn't have to go the hospital because I has the right people here at the house to take care of me.
Your right about this place, its a good place to come too and talk too the people if you need someone to talk about a problem they can help you. Just like you liston to me by tell you what happen to me last night.I thank for that Caroly. I can't say the feeling for a woman level, but I can say a lot for the male size. Thank you again for your time.
--- On Sat, 6/27/09, Carolyn <carolynmcevoy@
From: Carolyn <carolynmcevoy@
Subject: [epilepsy] Re: Prolactin levels-women
To: epilepsy@yahoogroup
Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009, 4:42 PM
Good morning Julie B.
I, myself, do not have Epilepsy - I joined this group because my husband of 10-years has the condition. I found your question very interesting.
Because I love my husband dearly, I learned all about Epilepsy in the early years of our marriage. He has partial tonic-clonic seizures, but
they are controlled quite well with Topamax (brand); Tegretol, and a very small dosage of phenobarbitol.
Elevated prolactin levels have been discovered in women with Epilepsy.
They are usually about twice the normal levels. What's normal? Well, I had my prolactin levels checked several years ago and they were
very elevated - not due to Epilepsy, but to my erratic menstrual cycle.
My endocronologist said normal levels are between 12 and 25 --- however
my were off the chart at like.. 200 or 220 - the doctor prescribed a
medication, I took it and they normalized.
More to the point of YOUR question - there is breast leakage when you
have elevated prolactin levels - but the leakage is usually clear.. or
slighly "foggy" looking. I would GUESS--- again, I use the word GUESS
because I am by NO MEANS a doctor - but I would guess the green would
be caused by any seizure medication you may be on.
Prolactin levels are usually elevated or caused by pituitary tumors;
or if your pregnant or breastfeeding, Hypothyroidism; or certain drugs
such as haloperidol - a drug for behavior disorders.
I hope that helps just a bit.
Carolyn McEvoy
--- In epilepsy@yahoogroup s.com, "Julie Smith/Brinkman" <julies2go@. ..> wrote:
>
> What is the relationship between sz and prolactin levels? I understand they are higher after a sz. What are some of the issues with high prolactin levels? Are sz more common a week before the the menstral cycle? I have noticed a green waxy like breast leakage and was wondering if it might be related to prolactin levels or the meds. Any input?
>
> Julie B
>
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