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Seizure Disorder, Frequent Fainting, Slurred Speech, Concentration Trouble, Taking Lemictal. Suggestions?

I have a type ofnseizure disorder and there are times I lose all bodily functions, but for the most part I faint and end uo hitting my hrad pretty hard normally on the front ans both sides. I also have slurred speech and trouble concertrating on everyday task. I ce=an not even drive or work anymore becausw=e it is too dangerous. I can barely take care of my family. I am medicated on Lemictal
Fri, 14 Dec 2012
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Your epilepsy seems to be of generalized type, as you have loss of consciousness during the seizure episodes.
You should avoid driving and swimming, as any seizure during those activities may be dangerous for you and others.
Good control of seizures can be achieved with correct medications and proper dose.
MRI scan of brain and EEG tests are useful in deciding the correct drug.
Please discuss these issues with your neurologist.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
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Seizure Disorder, Frequent Fainting, Slurred Speech, Concentration Trouble, Taking Lemictal. Suggestions?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Your epilepsy seems to be of generalized type, as you have loss of consciousness during the seizure episodes. You should avoid driving and swimming, as any seizure during those activities may be dangerous for you and others. Good control of seizures can be achieved with correct medications and proper dose. MRI scan of brain and EEG tests are useful in deciding the correct drug. Please discuss these issues with your neurologist. Wishing you good health, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)