Perhaps you have never had a seizure before you had a stroke, but now you're taking medication to avoid having seizures. Seizures are attributed to misfiring of neurotransmitters in the brain due to scars on the brain post-stroke.
Approximately 10 -15% of stroke survivors develop seizures post-stroke. Most seizures manifest within the first few days post-stroke. The medical tests used to discover whether a stroke survivor is seizure-free is called an EEG (electroencephalogram), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or computerized tomography (CT) scan. These tests are not 100% conclusive and information from the patient and family is also necessary.
A stroke survivor who is diagnosed with seizures must be seizure free, either with medication or without, for six months before driving according to the Driver's Licensing Bureau.
Seizures usually can be controlled by anticonvulsant medication. If you are taking a medication to control seizures do not stop taking the medication as an abrupt withdrawal may cause seizures to appear. Consult your physician or neurologist regarding all or any anticonvulsive medication you are taking for possible side-effects, daily dosage, and what time they are to be taken.
Let me know if you are having any problems or questions regarding your anticonvulsive medication post-stroke. Perhaps your neurologist is trying to find the right dosage and correct medication for you. Is your medication making you sleepy all the time? Are you having seizures even though you are taking anticonvulsive medication? Are you new to stroke and new to seizures? Does it frighten you when your loved one has a seizure? Let's talk about issues you may be experiencing.
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