Joined: 20 Nov 2003 Posts: 2 Location: Houston, TX
Dilantin Posted: 12-03-03 17:44pm
Hello all.
I am a 35 year-old who has had epilepsy
for about 9 years. Dilantin was
prescribed immediately upon diagnosis and
I have been on it ever since. I have
felt that my epilepsy is most likely a
mild case for now because I have been able
to live life without compromise. Up
until a couple of weeks ago, I can
honestly say I didn't have a single
problem and it seemed like the meds took
care of everything.
A couple of weeks ago I made a doctor's
appointment because my prescription was
running low. I skipped a few
non-consecutive doses to try and stretch
my meds and started having auras a few
days later.
After a couple of days I was fine for
about a week. I was on a road trip and
once I started the drive (about 1000
miles), the auras started to return. I
have had no other episodes since then. I
believe my problem is due to a low level
of dilantin in my bloodstream, and hope
that a blood test will reveal that.
Appointment with the doctor is in two
days.
With all that in mind....
Is it possible to build a natural
resistance to meds over time?
Do epileptic conditions worsen over time?
Any advice and personal experience would
be a great help. Thanks!
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annette
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 May 2004 Posts: 5
Posted: 05-15-04 22:01pm
How long have you been seizure free?
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scotty g
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 3
Dilitan Posted: 09-21-07 00:51am
I have been on dilitian now for ten years
fit free. I get headachs on the right side
off my head as well as swollen hands. I
heave recently gone for a EEG test. I take
490 ml/g a day. It also has caused me to
gain weght . i have a terible memory as i
forget what i was told only a few minites
ago. I have to work for my self . As
people in Toowoomba are afriad of
epilepsy.
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honeydew61
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Posts: 1
Dilantin Posted: 09-25-07 08:25am
i am 30yrs old and have had epilepsy for
20yrs, yes your body can form a resistance
to med overtime, i have been on many, but
the one ,nomatter what , they kept mw on
was dilantin, right now i take 400mg
-dilantin and 1200mg- neurontin,still have
seizures, but yes, even missing one dose
can cause your levels to show low and
start a reaction to having seizures for
several days.
