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What Causes Seizures After Hysterectomy?

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Question : I had a total hysterectomy in August and started having seizures in November. I've been on topi XXXXXXX for 10 yrs for migraines., but this is not controlling the seizures now. Could there be a link between the hysterectomy and the seizures? I am not on HRT.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
There is no link between hysterectomy and seizures!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about these seizures that you have been experiencing. There is no link between hysterectomy and seizures. Though topomax is also used as an anti seizure medication, it will not work for all seizure types. I will suggest that you get evaluated by a neurologist through a detailed examination and an EEG(used to diagnose seizures). This would confirm that for sure you have seizures, what the type is and what the best treatment option are.

HRT after hysterectomy is only indicated if the ovaries were completely removed. Ask your doctor about this. Also, if there are any symptoms related to this, then he would need to be treated accordingly.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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What Causes Seizures After Hysterectomy?

Brief Answer: There is no link between hysterectomy and seizures! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about these seizures that you have been experiencing. There is no link between hysterectomy and seizures. Though topomax is also used as an anti seizure medication, it will not work for all seizure types. I will suggest that you get evaluated by a neurologist through a detailed examination and an EEG(used to diagnose seizures). This would confirm that for sure you have seizures, what the type is and what the best treatment option are. HRT after hysterectomy is only indicated if the ovaries were completely removed. Ask your doctor about this. Also, if there are any symptoms related to this, then he would need to be treated accordingly. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.