Epilepsy
Epilepsy: A tendency to recurrent seizures or temporary alteration in one or
more brain functions.
Seizures are defined as transient neurological abnormalities caused by

I have a question about something the happened to me yesterday. My
wife and I we're in a store shopping. I was standing up holding the
shopping cart while my wife was looking at something. Next thing I
knew I was on the floor. I fell backwards into some cardboard boxes. I

So is anyone willing to describe their brand of medication taken for the
kind of seizure(s) you are experiencing?
I am taking dilantin and topirimate which the dr said was the maximum
med for my seizures.

Has anyone had any experience with seizures that seem as if the person
is in a coma?  My daughter was out for 40 minutes yesterdau and the only
thing I can relate it to is a type of seizure I have not seen before.
She has mostly tonic clonic seizures but this one through me for a ...

I have had a recent increase of photosensitive seizures (simple
partials), triggered by sunlight, which is a new cause of them for me.
This occurs not only without sunglasses, but also without wearing a
hat in the bright sunlight.  The lenses of the sunglasses I wear have

I'm new to newsgroups in general. I hope this works. Did it?
Thanks,
Sean

'First hand account of symptoms' Database
        I was wondering if anybody out there in internet land with the right
skills and attitudes had thought of initiating a website to collect
first hand accounts of  symptoms and experiences of illnesses, in

About 4 years ago I had a generalized or "grand mal" seizure.  I was
unconscious when it happened, and it happened in front of my children and
husband.  Since that day, to my knowledge, nor anyone who lives with me,
I've not had another one.

 I am applying for SSI / SSD and will be going for my third phase
(being denied the first two times (which is parr from what I understand)
and will be going before some kind of "judge" early next month.......
Can anyone tell me what to expect?

The 9th Annual GA Epilepsy Symposium, Mind Matters: Exploring the Link
Between Epilepsy and Mood, on 11/6/04 will take an in depth look at
stress, anxiety, and depression associated with epilepsy or seizure
disorder. The Emotions of Epilepsy Art Exhibit will feature artwork

It's just plain imagination caused by brainless Japanese anime crap.
Kids should play outside instead of watching rubbish on TV !

Long time lurker first time poster. Was wondering if anyone has had any
experience quitting smoking and having more siezures. I haven't had a
siezure for about a year and a half.
Grand mal that is. I've had other types but no major ones. Anyway any

Would appreciate any input as to effectiveness and side effects for Keppra.
The neuro is thinking about adding it my 10 yr old's meds.
Thanks
Andy's Pop

Ok, I have migraines (so he says)and i had 2 grand mals mothers day of
2003.Since then i have had numbness and recently burning in my feet. He sent
me for a mri of the cervical spine looking for MS. I have the report and was
wondering if anyone can tell me what this lingo means.

I heard this on the CBC news yesterday, or possibly this morning, about
a campaign worker who was fired by his politician after experiencing
seizures, leading to a lawsuit.
Can't find this online, though - most likely not using the correct