I have Epilepsy...i'M New Here - Epilepsy Message Board

babycakes 017 · 10-26-2003, 11:25 AM

Hi, My names Lyndsey and I'm 14 years old. I have had epilepsy ever since May this year. I have grand mal seizures and the little ones too, i froget what their called. They just changed my drug to 'zonegram' its new, and i used to be on 'keppra', taht was new also. Keppra wasn't working for me, but zonegram seems to be working for me good. Is anybody else on that drug?

Is anybody else here 14?

Well byeee.

Krazykcio · 10-26-2003, 12:06 PM

Lyndsey,
I don't take the same meds as you, but I wanted to say Hi. There are many people that come here (this epilepsy forum) for advice and support, so it's a good place to be. I'm sure someone taking the same medications will respond. I hope you continue to do well on Zonegram. I take Carbatrol and Lamictal....which seem to help me. I have Grand Mal and Partial seizures. They ALL stink, don't you think?!?

I think there are a few teens that come here. Hopefully they'll see your post and will send you a message. If not, you may want to repost, and type "any teens here?" as the subject. I hope you get the support and information you are looking for. Everyone here has been touched by "E" (epilepsy) in some way. They are all great people, so ask don't hesitate to hang around. Be well, Kathy

LisaGuthrie · 10-27-2003, 08:01 AM

Hi Lyndsey,

My daughter Jenny is 14 and was diagnosed in Sept. this year. She has Complex Partcials and absent seizures. She is taking Tegratol and it seems to be working well for her.

We also have a baby, Jake 22 months, that has seizures. He has Grand Mals, Complex Partcials and absents. He takes Lamictol and Trileptol.

Talk to you soon Sweetie,

Love and light

Lisa and Kids

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gypsy · 10-27-2003, 09:36 AM

Hi Jon who sometimes visits here is also 14. He has just been diagnosed with E too. He has started taking Valproic Acid for his and has been seizure free for 3 days (record). He has absence, complex partials ...

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Jonsk814 · 10-27-2003, 10:56 PM

hey babycakes, I am 14 yr's old and i have epilepsy as well. I have petty mal/absence, and complex partial/tempral lobe seizures. I have been having these for about 2 years now. I just started taking medication a couple weeks ago, I am taking valporic acid. It is accualy working really well for me. How is school going for you? It has been pretty hard for me to concentrate, and getting all my work done, my memorie is a little fuzzy sometimes. What tests have you done? I have had 2 EEG's 1 ECG and I am going for a CT test in the middle of November. I am in a band, I play the bass guitar, and i skateboard. What do u like to do? well i should be off cya