Hi I've checked the Government's Immunisation Green book ( http://tinyurl.com/ns5mwmu) and epilepsy or treatment is no contraindication for the following immunisations: Diptheria Hepatitis A Polio Tetanus Typhoid Yellow fever as long as you are not very unwell. Epilepsy Action have some information ...

Hi Justdiagnosed I can make a guess as to why your consultant increased your lamotrigine. When epilepsy medicines are first given, then are given at a tiny dose, and gradually increased to a level that is most suitable for your particular circumstances. This is to reduce the risk of side-effects. Al...

Hi Justdiagnosed It's really good to har you've been seizure free for six months. That means that the lamotrigine is working to control your seizures. But, it doesn't mean the epilepsy has gone away. Epilepsy can go away - sometimes for many years, but it can also come back. That's why, once you hav...

Hi It’s a good idea to speak to your doctor before trying a new sport or activity, particularly if your seizures are uncontrolled. These are some of the things you might want to discuss with your doctor. •How often you have seizures. •What happens when you have a seizure. •If you have a warning befo...

Hi Sorry to hear you are having memory problems. Many people with epilepsy find they have some memory difficulties. There are a number of reasons why people with epilepsy may have memory difficulties. Epileptic seizures can affect memory functioning because, in order for memory to work properly, the...

Hi Tree Roots

There are some side-effects of Epanutin that could be causing your symptoms, so it's well worth checking then out with a pharmacist or your doctor. And, of course, it might be nothing to do with the Epanutin, so you still need some advice.

All the best

Kathy

Hi Pookalooza Epilepsy can come back, but some types of epilepsy are specific to children and go away before you become an adult. So, it depends on the type of epilepsy your were diagnosed with. And dizzy spells could be related to other things, so it's important you have a chat with your doctor, wh...

Hi elainecookie

It can be confusing when you are waiting for a diagnosis but you might find this information from our website useful: tinyurl.com/mk74zrw

Hope this helps
Kathy

Hi Jelly Syrup I agree with you wholeheartedly. I don't have epilepsy but have several medical conditions, and some drug allergies. I also wear Medic Alert jewellery. In fact, Epilepsy Action have an arrangement with Medic Alert, where members get a discount: If you are a supporter of Epilepsy Actio...

Hi Foxcroft Epilepsy Action believes that it is very important for people with epilepsy and their families to be aware of the risks associated with epilepsy, including SUDEP. If you don't know about it, you don't know how to try to reduce the risk of it happening. There is some information about SUD...