Great topic! One we're all affected by for sure. My memory has definitely been affected, both by the seizures (which were plentiful but I rarely have anymore), and also by the surgery to remove a tumor and a seizure focus which included the right hippocampus and of course I still take meds. My epi & neuro's have told me that having uncontrolled seizures can cause brain damage and issues like memory loss (I'd consider that damage). No med's I took prior to surgery were ever able to control mine and I had definite issues before, definitely have issues after surgery even tho' I spent nearly 4 years seizure free post op and am pretty well controlled now (have the occasional sp or cp).
Certain meds definitely make it worse (the memory issue). I was a mess on Dilantin (pretty well stoned as a matter of fact). Lamictal was a lot better but didn't control things for me, Topamax has been the best for control and I couldn't tell you as far as memory goes since it's the only one I've taken post surgery when I've been having seizures (took Lamictal the first year after surgery but no seizures). I don't feel like my memory is getting any worse, presently, but- without the Topamax I think it's noticibly worse. I feel like I can think and focus way better with it than I can without it. I was a mess before I went on it back in September. Has anyone noticed that change? Where they are clearer WITH their meds than without?

stef