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The Prodigy

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Joined: 13 Jul 2004
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Need Help!!
Posted: 07-13-04 21:49pm

Ok, here's the story. I'm 24 years old and i've had temporal lobe epilepsy since I was 5. About a month ago I took an ephedra free energy pill (similar to stacker 2 or 3) and I took the pill too soon after taking my evening dose of tegretol 200mg and since then I have had auras almost every day. I went and saw my doctor and took a blood test which revealed that my tegretol level was a bit low so he suggested I upped the dosage to 3 doses a day, which I did and it's almost been a week since I started taking 3 a day. Well the auras had slowed down and things were starting to get back to normal but tonight I suddenly started feeling an aura and it has lasted a while now. So my questions are; does anybody have a clue what's happening? I thought it was the effects of my tegretol interacting with the caffeine, kola nut, and ginseng in the energy pill but I think that should have worn off by now? My other question is: what are some things a person can do while they are having an aura to help it or make it go away? Any suggestions anybody has will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading. Take care.............
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fswhong

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Joined: 31 Dec 2003
Posts: 6
Close Your Eyes
Posted: 07-16-04 20:25pm

I have the aura before. I closed my eyes, wait for the flashing coloured lights to disappear. It appears to be a kind of warning that an attack is approaching.

For me, each time after closing the eyes, relax and lie down on a bed, cushion, or anything soft.
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sandyallen

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Joined: 02 Feb 2004
Posts: 4580

Posted: 07-16-04 21:05pm

I am no Dr., but mixing herbs or natural meds with prescription medication can be dangerous! Prescription meds has enough side affects as it is! Be careful!
Sincerely,
sandy
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