I'm feeling a bit less terrified. DH called one of my client doctors to talk about the situation. Double edge thing about them all having our cell numbers is that we have their numbers too. So DH told the neurologist all he knew and answered a bunch of questions. Doc says his bet is that this was a singular issue caused by stress and sleep deprivation. He said that it is protocol for the hospital doc to prescribe the keppra, but with all my tests negative he would not prescribe it in this instance. He did say I need to not drive for 3-6 months, which is no biggee since I live 1 mile from the office and don't mind walking or riding my bike. I'll follow up with him instead of the hospital doctor since I've known him for a dozen years and can talk more openly about my concerns. So I feel better.
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Hooray!
I'm glad, Laura. Sleep deprivation is my #1 seizure trigger, for sure. (Well, that, and missing my meds.) I will say that Keppra is what I'm taking now, and I love it: it's kept me seizure-free for years, I'm driving again, and I have no discernible side effects. But I'm glad you don't have to deal with meds.
I'm also glad you have a doctor you like and trust.
I'll follow up with him instead of the hospital doctor since I've known him for a dozen years and can talk more openly about my concerns. So I feel better.
That's really good. I am thinking about you.
And Sean. It's a rough time right now and I am sorry you are going through it.
It's not like I haven't been working on ways to try and find something better. To find a steadier job. Or to find something else workable. Is very frustrating to put forth so much effort to so little effect.
Massive waves of solution~ma headed your way, Sean.
Sean, I'm sorry this is so stressful. I hope you find something to ease the at least some of the burden, and soon.
Laura, that is good news! I'm glad.
Laura that is good news. You might ask your doctor if you should fill the prescription and keep it on hand in case you need it.
Oh, connie. I am so sorry, love. Be kind to yourself. And take the time you need. It's there for a reason.
And Laura! Take better care of yourself! And Laura's boy - you know who I'm talking to - stop it right now.