Nocturnal Seizures And Depresssion/anxiety Posted: 12-17-04 09:53am
I have had epilepsy for 32 years. I
mainly have them at night either when I go
off to sleep or when I am about to wake
up. They are very brief. Last only a
couple of seconds and I am incontenent.
I have seizures just about everynight. I
am on 300mg of lamictal. 1mg of klonopin
and just started zoloft. I have severe
depression/anxiety. I have been to so
many psy. So many meds and even shock
treatment. To this day I am suffering
with the depression. I know this is
causing me to have the seizures. I need
to find the right antidepression drugs
combo. Its so hard functioning everyday.
Have panic attacks. I exercise and try
to go out everyday. Can anyone relate to
this!! Or have any suggestions what I
should do
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kayakmom
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Posted: 12-17-04 10:26am
I am so sorry you have all this to deal
with now! Depression often goes right
along with epilepsy.
Some antidepressants do lower the
threshold and allow more seizures. Has
your neuro worked with the psych to find
the best meds for you?
A seizure every night is a lot! My son
also has most of his seizures in sleep.
Have you looked into the vagus nerve
stimulator at all? You might ask the
neuro about that, it helps many with
seizures and can also have a real positive
help for some with depression....
My heart goes out to you. You are dealing
with so much. Please keep pushing docs to
help you!
