Hello Beanogirl,

Sorry you have to put up with the seizures. I have several different types, which surprised me because I didn't think I would have more than one. But my whole brain has it's brain farts and I have to put up with them.

I hope you are ok...you should have your eeg results, how did you go?

Cheers
Rhian

{{hugs}} I've btdt with having young children and experiencing my first seizures. I didn't have any neurological problems until I was in my mid 30s, with two children. My first seizure happened when my youngest was 18mo. For me (and another woman I came across), it happened around the time I was weaning my son, and it was a grand mal seizure. My guess is that it was related to the returning hormones combined with vulnerability. (My seizures *are* related to female hormones-"catamenial") (well, I should qualify that; they were for many years, but with increased stress load and a bad stretch of high stress, I am experiencing many more assorted problems that aren't only confined to a small monthly window) Any chance you can pinpoint during the month when you experience the symptoms? One tip I picked up from here was that progesterone only pills helped me, as mine were at the end of the month.

Driving laws are actually state-by-state, so it depends on what state you live in. Sometimes, it's a mandatory wait (like 6mo after last seizure); sometimes it's with a doctor's ok, etc. I understand your frustration a bit, as I've been in your place. It IS hard to parent and not be able to drive We take it for granted until we can't. The first time I couldn't drive, I lived in a suburb and couldn't get anywhere. The second time, I lived in a small town and had to bus around; would take me an hour to get just a few miles across town to my doctor. I can't imagine living out in the country.

If your husband works a lot, maybe stress is contributing? I know stress lowers my threshold. By a lot.

I am new to this website, and don't really understand how everything works...but while everyone on this page is talking about something I think I have....may I ask a question?

BusinessGirl35,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place to be.

Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Hi BusinessGirl,

Welcome to the forum! As Darlene said feel free to ask anything. I hope we can be of help to you. Here's wishing you well and May God Bless You!

Sue