I also just wanted to comment that my neurologist and the high risk Dr. told me that the chance my daughter would develop epilepsy was around 3-4% compared with 1-2% in the general population. This was 4 years ago (not sure if the numbers are the same). I figured that it was such a low percentile that it was not even a question I had before TTC. However, my epilepsy is also controlled as long as I am taking 2 medications. I think if it were more severe, we would have likely made other choices for our family.
--- In epilepsy@yahoogroups.com, "katebruer" <kbenda83@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
> I am 29 and medicated for ep, hoping to start a family. Just wondering what your experiences with epilepsy and pregnancy were. Please feel free to email me off list if you prefer kbenda83@...
> I have had epilepsy since age 10, currently taking 1000 mg of keppra daily. Did you choose to go off meds or stay with them for pregnancy?
> Did ep make conceiving or pregnancy more difficult? What were you experiences? What worked/ didn't? I am willing to go off meds even if I can't drive. Going to the neuro next week, just trying to figure what's the best choice. I am working with a high risk ob and hospital. I have few seizures, 100% controlled by meds. When I did have seizures, it was because of fevers, diseases or medications- almost always while living overseas. Back in the US now, planning to stay for the foreseeable future.
> Thanks!
> Kate
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