Julie B,
I am glad to hear that keeping a dairy has helped. I know
we suggest that quite often but never really know who takes
us up on it.
I don't know what is caused me to have EP and I guess I
really don't care. Of course I am sure it makes a difference
that I am pretty well controlled.
Millie
> Welcome to the group,
>
> I just joined this year as well. I can relate to many of your concerns.
> I am scheduled for the 24 hour EEG monotoring this month for 5 to 7 days.
> Hopefully they will find the cause of the sz since the MRI's and CT's have
> been normal. Since they will be trying to induce sz, I will not be
> getting any Keppra. I believe they will keep me on my antidepressant med
> (zoloft). I am curious to learn more about the hormonal link to sz, since
> after each episode I will start my period and it does not coinside with a
> 28 day cycle. Early in the testing phase, I had my heart checked out to
> make sure all of the valves were closing properly. This site has taught me
> to keep a journal of events prior, during and after a sz. I am learning
> my warning signs or aura's. I am also trying to avoid MSG (thanks Craig)
> nitrates and artificial sweeteners. I think about my new diagnosis a lot
> and try to look for the positive and feel the love and support that is
> there if actually ask for it. I have a hard time asking for help, but I
> see this will be something I am forced to work on.
>
> Keep in touch,
>
> Julie B
>
>
>
>
>
> --- In epilepsy@yahoogroup
> wrote:
>>
>> I have new onset seizures that have begun August 2008. Since then I have
>> had 4 more seizures. The last being very baffling to my nuerologist
>> because of the lamitiacal level I had. Now he has ordered me to go have
>> video 24 hour monitoring for 5 days. The kicker is that the EMU
>> Nuerologist doe NOT want me to wein off my medication. How am I going to
>> solve this if I don't have seizure? I am also a diabetic I take insulin
>> and glucophage, have depression (on prozac)and I have sleep apnea and
>> sleep with a CPAP machine. All of this at the age of 32. Single and no
>> kids-yet. There is a possibility that I could be pregnant as well. I
>> have not gotten my cycle yet. About four days late. Please help!
>>
>
>
>
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