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Keeping
a Seizure Record Chart
Your
doctor has chosen the medication based on physical condition
and type of seizure disorder. It is very important that the
medication is taken regularly and according to the schedule.
Remember
that the anticonvulsant medications given will not cure the
epilepsy. But it will, in most cases, reduce the number and
severity of seizures. Sometimes, complete control of seizures
can be attained. Do not stop medication or cut down on the
amount taken, even if seizure–free for an extended period.
Only the doctor is in a position to decide when and if to
change the medication schedule.
Do
not be overly concerned if a single dose is missed. If the
medication has been taken regularly there should be no problem.
Ensure that the next dose is at the proper time. If you have
a problem remembering when the medication is to be given,
it helps to prepare all the daily doses beforehand in small
paper cups or in a 'dosette' marked with the times the doses
are to be taken. Be sure to keep the medication out of reach
of children.
Observing
Seizures
The chances are that doctor will never see the patient
having a seizure. It is important that you use the Seizure
Record to keep track of how many seizures experienced and
if possible, how long the seizures last and anything that
might have affected the seizures. This information is needed
by the doctor to decide whether or not the medication prescribed
is helping.
Your
doctor may have already given you a Seizure Record Chart –
however if not, please use the one below to record your seizures.
How
to use the Seizure Record
| 1. |
On
the lines next to the letter, write down the types of
seizure experienced. Write only one type on each line.
A........................................................................................................................
B........................................................................................................................
C........................................................................................................................
D........................................................................................................................
Examples A. starting
spells, doesn’t respond
B. “automatic”
movements, like in a dream
C. unconscious,
falls down, convulsions
D. (to
be filled in, if needed)
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| 2. |
Write
down on the calendar the letter (A,B,C, etc) that corresponds
to the seizure had on that day. If experiencing more than
one type of seizure, write those that happened at that
time.
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| 3. |
Next
to each letter write the number of times the seizure happened,
what time the seizures occurred and about how long it
lasted.
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| 4. |
If
there was something that might have affected the seizures,
write it down under the other information in the square.
Examples:
missed medication, fever, colds, other medicines, overtired,
slept poorly, menstruation, etc.
Examples:
| Monday
4 |
Tuesday
5 |
| B
1, 6 pm, 3 min fever |
B
2, 8:30 am, 1 min
2 pm, 3 min
C 1, 7 pm, 2 min
Slept poorly |
Make
sure you fill in the box every day.
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This
information provided by the Epilepsy Association of South
Australia Inc on the Internet is designed to provide basic
information about epilepsy. It is not intended, nor does it
constitute medical or other professional advice. Diagnosis
and advice on medical care or other assessments should be
sought from a medical practitioner or suitably qualified professional.
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