It is o.K., that is what is done here, rant and rave all you want, we listen to ya. My opinion is if you are not happy with your physician, get another opinion, I always feel about three or four should do and then stick with the one that we feel most comfortable with. Be happy!
Sincerely,
sandy

Thanks. I just changed because my first neuro was a joke who didn't listen and all he told me was that being epilpeptic meant I shouldn't have kids (total rubbish), ignored things I told him, asked my partner what happens when I have seizures and then whilst my partner was responding and actually had a conversation with the receptionist over the top of him!! Even after a physio who works with epileptics saw me have a fit and told me it was grand mal epilepsy he still queried whether it was because my scans showed nthing (as far as I can see that can be quite normal)
my new guy seemed great but after the doctor diagnosed me with depression last tuesday and believes it's due to my medication he faxed the neuro the next day, has called him and has sent him a letter. I called to chase the appointment this morning and was told by his secretary that he wont even open the letter til tuesday.
I don't know whether I expect too much - I realise that he has other patients to see and all that but I seriously don't know how much more I can take.
I've been signed off for two weeks but realise in reality its likely to be more unless the neuro phones me and makes me go to see him immediately after reading the letter, work will think I useless at my job as i've already had time off due to seizures - including 2 at work - my sister is having problems oher own, my brother is on holiday and there's nly so much my parents and partner can take. I just don't know who to talk to about anything I feel so self pitying but I just can'tsee an end to any of it

So sorry the first neuro was so poor!!

Seizure meds can cause depression for some, there can also be a link for where the seizures are in the brain and depression. Having a new diagnosis of a chronic illness can also bring on depression so there is no easy answer.

Your neuro may be able to talk to you over the phone about all this and discuss a change in meds. Some seizure meds are known to help some with depression.....I know that depakte can be a mood stabalizer for some.....Lamictal can also have some positive effect. Keppra is known to worsen mood and can cause more depression for some...


I hope you can find answers soon. So hard to wait on appointments and things! Hang in there.

I was taking (still taking) lexapro for depression before my diagnosis of temporal lobe epilepsy a week and a half ago. I had open heart surgery last fall to repair an aneurism in my aorta. There isn't enough space to cover everything that's happened to me in the last 2 years, but it has been stressful. My wife and I separated too and are divorcing after almost 20 years.

Find someone to talk to that will actually listen to you. That helps most.

Really sorry to hear about your situation but thanks for the advice I reallyy hope things work out for you :)

Hi and sorry to hear about your probs. Guess I am very lucky - mind you I know that it is because I am very musical but I would suggest that maybe - for what it is worth if you are down try listening to some music - and see if that helps - and yes double check your speciallist. Cheers peter ps I have posted 2 messages so far but neither have shown up on screeen - I am trying to help someone I think has myoclonic epilepsy so if you know anything could somebody email - . yes I am epilleptic . I have petit mals - and used to have grand mals . My mum also has them and suffers from absence status. Cheers and chin up :wink:

Hi all, i'm wondering if someone can help me.
I have a friend who is in his early 20s and has epilepsy. He has just lost his job for the second time because of an angry outburst. I was present at the time and it seemed his mood changed a the drop of a hat. I have constantly asked him to go to the doctor but he keeps telling me to leave him alone. I'm scared that he is getting a cycle of losing his job because of his anger problems. Recently, he also cut his wrist with a knife and doesn't remember doing it. I don't know what to do, can someone please help? I don't want to see him hurting anymore