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How Can Grand Mal Seizures Triggered By Stress Be Treated?

Hi i am epileptic i was diagnosed with gran mal seizures about 25 years ago but now it seems they come on with stress . My body doesn t shake anymore but it s like i smell and taste when they are coming . I ve been on dilation deposits melts and none of them helped me .. I did try valium and they completely stopped for months but a lot of doctors will not let me stay on valium very long .. What should I do.
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Prolonged Valium use may lead to dependence, that's why your Doctor advised you to avoid its use for a long time.
Since you say that seizures are triggered by stress, controlling stress may help prevent seizures too.
Drugs that have mood stabilizing effects and seizures control such Lamictal, Depakote, may be used.
Discuss with your Neurologist about these issues.

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How Can Grand Mal Seizures Triggered By Stress Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Prolonged Valium use may lead to dependence, that s why your Doctor advised you to avoid its use for a long time. Since you say that seizures are triggered by stress, controlling stress may help prevent seizures too. Drugs that have mood stabilizing effects and seizures control such Lamictal, Depakote, may be used. Discuss with your Neurologist about these issues. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.