Epilepsy. I never thought I had epilepsy. I always thought my seizure disorder was not epilepsy. No one ever said, "you have epilepsy." Well, not until last week that is. Last week I was told I can not drive for six months. I was told the seizure meds I have been taking for over three years have adverse side effects. I was told I had to change my medications. I was never sure if I wanted to have children this late in my life. Not until, that is, I was told my seizure medications could cause birth defects. Suddenly, I had a new perspective. It is not too late to have children. (Not yet anyway....) I have started new medication and tomorrow, I will undergo both an MRI and EEG. These are standard tests for a person with seizures. It does not mean I have to like it though.
I do not mind the MRI. I do mind the EEG. I am sure I am not the only person. Why would I want to subject myself to a potential seizure. After all, is that not the point...to induce a seizure. I am praying I do not have a seizure. I am praying the MRI is perfect. I am praying I can stop taking these medications and start driving again. I am praying......
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