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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

I have epilepsy and I am 68. I have had it for about 20 years. My doctor said it was stress related. I did have a lot of stress then. When it started my symptom was odd odors. I had 1grand mal seizure about 20 years ago. None since. I have started having odd odors again. I smell odors that I know but can t remember what it is. Is this normal and do I need to worry about it. Thanks phyllis garner
Mon, 18 Mar 2019
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Hello,

Although you do not have to worry much, I strongly suggest you be in the safe side.

Lifestyle changes can also help reduce the risks of having, or being injured during a seizure. Some activities can be dangerous if you have temporal lobe epilepsy or are otherwise prone to seizures. These include:

Swimming: If you choose to swim, don’t go alone and always wear a life preserver.
Bathing: Shower instead of sitting in a bathtub due to the risk of drowning in a tub.
Working high off the ground: Working on a ladder, roof, or other elevated places can be dangerous, as you could fall and injure yourself.
Driving a car or operating machinery: States have varying licensing restrictions for people with a history of seizures.

In your case, it is important to reduce anxiety.
So, to reduce anxiety, I want to suggest some everyday measures:
Exercise daily
Maintain a positive attitude
Get enough sleep
Learn what triggers anxiety and alleviating it
Eat well- balanced diets
Practice relaxation techniques such as yoga
Stop smoking and consumption of caffeinated drinks
If stress goes out of control, mild anxiolytic-like lorazepam, triazolam can be tried.

For further query, please ask another question. I urge you to try the natural methods I have given above before going for drugs.

Do not worry. Your problem is far from being severe.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

Hello, Although you do not have to worry much, I strongly suggest you be in the safe side. Lifestyle changes can also help reduce the risks of having, or being injured during a seizure. Some activities can be dangerous if you have temporal lobe epilepsy or are otherwise prone to seizures. These include: Swimming: If you choose to swim, don’t go alone and always wear a life preserver. Bathing: Shower instead of sitting in a bathtub due to the risk of drowning in a tub. Working high off the ground: Working on a ladder, roof, or other elevated places can be dangerous, as you could fall and injure yourself. Driving a car or operating machinery: States have varying licensing restrictions for people with a history of seizures. In your case, it is important to reduce anxiety. So, to reduce anxiety, I want to suggest some everyday measures: Exercise daily Maintain a positive attitude Get enough sleep Learn what triggers anxiety and alleviating it Eat well- balanced diets Practice relaxation techniques such as yoga Stop smoking and consumption of caffeinated drinks If stress goes out of control, mild anxiolytic-like lorazepam, triazolam can be tried. For further query, please ask another question. I urge you to try the natural methods I have given above before going for drugs. Do not worry. Your problem is far from being severe. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dipan Samanta, General & Family Physician