Seizure medications options

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1559533 tn?1308948561 Yes, anti-seizure medications (Tegretol, Gabapentin, Lyrica, etc) are used to treat neuropathic pain (things like Trigeminal Neuralgia or Dysthesias.) They can also be used to treat seizure disorders. They did not seem to effect my diagnosis. They did not effect my neuro exams, MRI, VEP, LP, etc.
Avatar m tn Hi there, i had a brain injury in feb and havent had any seizures yet but i was told in order to get back to driving/work etc i might have to take an anti-seizure medication. What medications are there? And i was told by someone else that they will slow down my recovery. because they are stimulants? in what way would they slow it down?
Avatar f tn I also have what has been termed as “non-specific myoclonic seizure activity of the abdomen”. My thyroid has also been a little off in the past, but not enough to require that I take medicine, which I opted not to because I already take a lot of meds. I was involved in a pretty severe automobile accident when I was 16, most of these conditions stem from this, as well as rendered me blind in one eye, partially deaf in one ear.
501792 tn?1261111106 Since I have tried many IC treatments and medications. I have tried Installments, a distention and IC mediactions OTC and prescribed. I have always prefered an all natural approach to medicine but my pain has not responded to those options enough to stop taking the narcotic pain meds. I eat as naturally and organically as possible and follow an IC diet. I have SVT which interferes with alot of the options I've tried like Lupron and being able to consitantly use NSAIDS.
Avatar n tn I then pass out and have a seizure, usually resulting in my being injured (from hitting my head, twisting a knee, etcetera…). I have tried multiple medications in the past including beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, and digoxin. The medication was unsuccessful at alleviating the attacks. I have been counseled in the past (over ten years ago) about the catheter ablation procedure, and was reluctant mostly due to fear and lack of faith that it would successfully end the attacks.
Avatar n tn This is a thought which is slowly destroying whatever little is left of my life. I have seen many doctors and I have tried several medications. I am currently on a very high dose of venlafaxine and I still pray every night that I don't wake up. Is there really no hope for me? If no doctors can help me then what's left? ECT? I heard you lose a lot of your memory from such treatment. I mean I've tried so hard to beat this thing but it's too much.
1178983 tn?1279663655 Options for treatment include both medications and physical therapy. Medications include Analgesics, Antidepressants, and Anti-seizure medications. Each of these classes have been associated with relieving the pain associated with fibromyalgia but are not side-effect free and you should have a discussion with your physician to see if an alternative choice is right for you.
Avatar n tn The doctor ordered Valium 2 mg because he thought it was seizure related, but the Valium does not help. He was in the ER for 5 hours during the weekend. Believe it or not Benadryl helped him. This might occur 2-3 times per day while in school. He cannot swallow. He does not drool and not having body movements or anything else that resembles a seizure. No pain involved and no spasm of the tongue. Student takes Geodan, Trileptal, Resperdal, Prevacid, and Concerta. He is 19 years old.
Avatar f tn Hi, I am not sure about botox but other drugs like benzodiazepines and dopamine agonists work well in tardive dyskinesia. Please discuss these options with your treating doctor. For atypical neuralgia recent studies have shown that a drug known as milnacipran (antidepressant) has a beneficial effect.
Avatar n tn If so, there are 5 different types of surgery. There are also medications -- mostly anti-seizure medications normally used for epilepsy -- that are used to control the pain. Problem with the drugs is, they can cause other problems (kidney/liver) and regular blood tests are necessary. A facial pain specialist is the best doctor to seek out or a neurologist. I suggest a facial pain specialist first because all they do is treat people with TN. Best of luck finding a pain solution!
Avatar m tn There are other medications for pain like NSAIDs, and the anti-seizure medications like Neurontin, which may or may not be indicated for your condition. However the opioids are the most effective against pain. You may benefit from a consult with a pain specialist or gynecologist who may offer an alternative medication regimen.
Avatar n tn Oh, sure, you could have them either increase the dose of Topamax you're taking, or you could take one of the older seizure medications, like Phenobarbital. In addition to that, they could add in a mild opiate-derivative medication, might help with the sleep if you take it about an hour before bedtime. In the meantime, consider getting the two-mattress bed or sleeping separately in the same room.
Avatar n tn Other medications, such as anti-seizure medications, may also cause melasma. The condition is usually seen in the 2nd and 3rd decade of life. The rash is usually symmetrical and present on the cheeks, lips (including upper lips), nose or the forehead. Sun exposure is strongly associated with melasma. However, the best treatment for melasma is prevention. One should avoid the sun and use daily sunscreen.
Avatar m tn Our youngest daughter, who will be 8 in March, had a seizure induced by a fever in early November. The seizure lasted about a minute or less and she was convulsing and lost consciousness. I was shocked and scared because she had not had a febrile seizure since shortly before her third birthday. The only other seizure she had was at 15 months, and again, was a febrile seizure.
11639155 tn?1420062415 m breathing deeply into the mask, when I black out. Apparently I had my first Grand Mal seizure and the dentist switches back to oxygen when I come back. I asked my mom what happened and she answered that I had a Grand Mal. So we tried again with the Nitrous Oxide only after a good 10 minutes of oxygen and I blacked out again. This time the Dentist was quicker to switch back to oxygen and woke back up from the second Grand Mal seizure.
Avatar n tn Most doctors advise staying on medications as having a seizure when pregnant can decrease oxygen to the baby. There is a small increased rate of seizure in pregnancy, likely related to hormonal and metabolic changes. Again, I am not a medical doctor - I am only a neuropsychologist (and I mainly work with children) and this is information I have learned from neurologists I work with. You really need to consult with your neurologist and gynecologist. Good luck.
Avatar f tn Hello... I have been having dizzy spells since I can remember. In my teens was the first time I actually had a seizure and then vomited. It picked back up in my mid-20's around 2000 and was more fainting then throwing up with one time being escalating to a petit mal seizure. Originally, they thought it was neurological... years later they said it was a heart condition. I've had the EEG's, EKG's, MRI's, and a couple others I can't remember the names of...
Avatar f tn s been in ICU for 4 days now, off of O2 now and they are keeping him stable with meds. What are his options? pacemaker? I know hes not a canidate for a heart transplant. I feel that the medical team his done a poor job explaining everything to the family and I don't know what kind of questions to ask. Any help or tips would be appreciated.
Avatar m tn Most of us cannot prescribe or advise (we are not physicians), but I am aware of seemingly countless medications that are available. Those medications fall into "classes." Your Pregabalin is an "anti-seizure" medication which has been found to lower the nerves' ability to send pain signals -- that's why it's helpful to a lot of people with back/neck/nerve pain. Another class of medications are the "opiates" (like morphine, hydrocodone, codeine, etc.).
Avatar m tn Lastly, there are other medications that can interact with tramadol and make a seizure more likely. If she is taking other medications along with the tramdol, consider visiting www.****.com and go to their drug interaction checker. Enter all of her medications including the tramadol and print out the results and bring it to the ER physician and her prescribing physician for a discussion. Good luck and I hope that she doesn't have any more seizures.
Avatar f tn my 16 yr old son who suffers from autism cerebral palsey ocd servere to profound hearing loss and epilepsy has suffered 3 seizures in 2 weeks, 1 tonic seizure may 2, 1 grand mal may 7 and 1 grand mal may 17. he is now taking 1000mg depakote. his depakote level is 105 (he weighs 98 lbs) since his last seizure on may 17 he now cries for hours before he falls asleep, and wakes during the night crying. i think his meds r affecting him. can u please give me an idea to help him?
Avatar f tn Deep deep depression and grief. On Oct 20th I experienced my 1st grand mal seizure. Last week I had 2 more 7 days apart. EEG came back normal, MRI showed what could be scarring on the left side of my brain. DR said retest in 3 months to see if its a tumor. He says I have epilepsy,I disagree. Is it possible this is caused from severe trauma and grief? Each seizure I have had has been shortly after I awake in the morning and before I eat breakfast.
Avatar f tn It is especially common in pregnant women, those on oral contraceptives, and hormone replacement therapy during menopause. It can sometimes occur in males as well. Other medications, such as anti-seizure medications, may also cause melasma. The rash is usually symmetrical and present on the cheeks, lips (including upper lips), nose or the forehead. Sun exposure is strongly associated with melasma. The best treatment for melasma is prevention. It is good that you are using regular sunscreen.
12182312 tn?1427683956 If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.".