Does anyone lose their vocabulary?

Just that? No other symptoms, just varying degree of language deficit. Ranging from not being able to find the right words, to not being able to speak at all.

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u/love_lollee15 — 2 days ago

Family doctor's pharmacist want me to change my meds

I've only just been diagnosed with focal seizures, and started on Lamotrigine. My family doctor's pharmacist called to tell me that some of the meds I was already on can cause seizures, so they want me to taper off them. I'm uncomfortable about it. I think they said it was Topiramate, Lisdexamfetamine, and Mirtazapine. I can cope with the Topiramate, but tapering off the other two worries me. Moreso the Lisdexamfetamine.

I've taken the Topiramate for a very long time, but the other two were new last year, so they're not the cause of the seizures. None of the meds are. It's due to a thrombosed dural avm. I guess I'm thinking out loud here.

It's just a lot.

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u/love_lollee15 — 1 month ago

Do you drive?

I've just been diagnosed, a week ago, and am still driving. I have focal seizures, and don't lose awareness. My neurologist said as long as I don't lose awareness, I'm ok to drive. I feel like I need reassurance though.

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u/love_lollee15 — 1 month ago

I didn't give them permission, nor did I have any knowledge of it happening. I'm discovering they also did other things, financially, without my permission.

What does this all mean for me? For them? And what should I do?

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u/love_lollee15 — 2 months ago

I've only used GP prescribed solutions and shop bought options so far, but nothing is helping. It's like there's no staying power IYKWIM? When I next talk to my consultant, what should I be asking for?

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u/love_lollee15 — 2 months ago

I bought a box of unflavoured Xylimelts, but I had an adverse reaction to them. I've a number of allergies, so I shouldn't be surprised.

I've only taken the one out of the 40 blisters, so, if I'm permitted, I'd like to send them to someone who'd use them.

And whilst I'm here. Can anybody recommend xylitol free ideas for dry mouths?

u/love_lollee15 — 2 months ago