Epilepsy Advocate
Strength in numbers™
Epilepsy Advocate Journal Entries Susan N. Michelle G. Adrian E.
Quick Poll

What types of seizures have you (or your loved one) experienced in the past 6 months? (select all that apply.)

Talking to Your Specialist

Good communication with your neurologist or epileptologist is important in achieving seizure freedom and living a full life. The good news is that neurologists and their patients are demanding more from epilepsy medications and that both have the goal of achieving 100% seizure freedom.

We want to help you get the conversation started and help you take an active role. Because there are many epilepsy treatments to choose from, your neurologist needs as much information as possible to recommend the best treatment options. Working together to identify side effects and diagnose seizure types and patterns could make a significant difference in your quality of life.

Complete the following questionnaire, print it out, and discuss this information with your neurologist. The answers you provide can help your neurologist recommend the best treatment available.


Your Medication Yes No
Are you happy with your current epilepsy treatment?
Are you still experiencing seizures?
Are you taking a birth control pill?

What antiepileptic medications are you using?

Your Seizures
How frequent are your seizures?

What types of seizures do you have?

Self-Examination
All medications have side effects. Keeping track of yours can help your neurologist or epileptologist provide better care and treatment. Let your neurologist know if you have experienced any of the following side effects since your last visit:
  Yes No
Irritability
Psychotic episodes
Depression
Restless feelings
Feelings of loneliness
Hopeless feelings
Difficulty concentrating
Nervousness/Agitation
Inability to sleep
Fatigue
Weight gain or loss
Acne
Change in hair growth or loss
Trouble with mouth or gums
Coordination problems
Vertigo/Dizziness
Double or blurred vision
Memory loss
Uncontrolled body movement
Difficulty finding the right word
Digestive problems
Nausea
Tremors

It’s also important to notify your neurologist of any significant physical changes, such as:
Irregular menstruation
Planning to or becoming pregnant
Going through menopause
Beginning puberty

Print

To learn more about a leading antiepileptic treatment now, click here.

Get answers to your epilepsy questions at the Epilepsy FAQs.