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catstronautxx

Updated 10mo ago

Looking for help with non-epileptic seizures

Has anyone found what works best to help with non-epileptic seizures? I feel like neurologists really released me with “good luck, go to therapy”(which I do) but it’s been a year now and they haven’t slowed.

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ShadowFoxy666

2y

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Kitcat2000

2y

Well I am the same way but I also have diabetic seizures so I got put on Lamictal 150mg and it has worked amazingly
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MandazInTC

2y

I got the same answer recently and am now going to see another neurologist. They put me on antidepressants swearing up and down these were all psychogenic seizures. When they treated my migraines another way instead if waiting for the botox to work, all of a sudden my seizures slowed down immensely. Didn't stop, but wow, it's amazing how my head stopped hurting and how I stopped seizing as much.
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catstronautxx

2y

that’s interesting, I have migraines too but had to stop the meds I was given because of a GI disease.
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PinballGuy

2y

In my case, I have non epileptic focal seizures from a TBI, which are controlled by Depakote. I was allergic to Dilantin and Tegretol though. Depakote has some hefty side effects, but controls my seizures so I live with it. I can't say what would work of course, but I say don't give up researching, asking your doctor and finding a new doctor if they won't help. I've learned to question doctors more over the years because I know what is or is not working for me. Good luck.
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Galadwhen

2y

I had a very similar experience. One doctor prescribed Lorazepam which I take when my anxiety levels are high as that is usually when I have a seizure. It has really helped me. It helps with both the anxiety and seizures.
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poodlelover28

2y

I found that getting on the right concoction of meds for my anxiety, depression, and bipolar helped significantly reduce my seizures. Mine are stress induced. I went from up to 14 seizures in one day to one every two months to a year plus.
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Anna.Pugh

2y

I think it would depend on a person's specific triggers. Non-epileptic seizures aren't always related to a psychological factor. I'm treating mine with sensory overload prevention, stress management, and not over working.
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wise

2y

I started gabapentin for my fibromyalgia and I haven't had a seizure in over a year! the only time I've had a seizure while on gabapentin was during a bad asthma attack, which caused mild hypoxia and triggered a seizure (a complication of my heart problem). anticonvulsants are something you can ask your doctor about if you haven't tried them already
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Shenandoah

2y

I had a similar experience. I'm sorry. It's so frustrating and feels like we are beside ourselves. CBT is helpful and just talk therapy to help process the diagnosis. A big thing is identifying triggers, and trying to get a handle on them. If stress triggers learn coping skills to help manage. If exhaustion, prioritize sleep routine. Etc
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catstronautxx

2y

it’s honestly just nice to feel less alone about it all. I’m also doing CBT and trauma therapy to help. It’s slowed them down slightly!
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Delia.Von.Brandt

2y

Yep, I get the same answers. Mine have slowed down, but I'm on a bunch of meds to try to control them - gabapentin, lamotrigine, topiramate, clonidine, clonazepam, and sertraline. I also use medical marijuana. All has helped, none has completely stopped them. I also do CBT weekly and have tried EMDR. I've sort of resigned myself to the fact that I'm always going to have them. It's also been over a year for me too.

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