Drug-resistant epilepsy: When Medications Fail to Control Seizures

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We will discuss the latest treatments for epilepsy and seizures when the medications do not work.
0:00 What is Drug Resistant Epilepsy
3:02 Testing for Drug Resistant Epilepsy
9:03 Death due to Epilepsy SUDEP
9:27 Localizing the seizures
12:20 Surgery for Epilepsy
12:43 Vagus Nerve Stimulation VNS for Epilepsy
15:49 Deep Brain Stimulation DBS for Epilepsy
19:00 Responsive Neurostimulation RNS for Epilepsy
21:02 Laser Ablation LiTT for Epilepsy
23:11 Best surgery for you
24:22 Ketogenic Diet for Epilepsy
28:08 Antiseizure Medications for Epilepsy
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@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

If you would like to make a consult with Dr Omar Danoun, age 16 years and older, please call or email the International Patient Services at Henry Ford Hospital and get your appointment if you are outside the USA: Office Hours: Eastern time 8:00 am -5:30 pm Mon-Friday, excluding holidays Phone: +1-313-916-8443 Email: InternationalPatientServices@hfhs.org In USA call the clinic www.henryford.com/physician-directory/d/danoun-omar

@kyliejacobs6817 Жыл бұрын

I have catamenial epilepsy and I started Ketogenic diet because I had PCOS and Endometriosis. However when I was pregnant and breast feeding I had no epilepsy at all but I had a seizure whilst giving birth and it took me days to recover

@Sydopath Жыл бұрын

Great information. This is the best video on epilepsy I have ever watched 👍

@flawlesslyme389 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the information, and so kind of you.. my neurologist told me that I should get a brain surgery and I was way too scared of that then she told me about the VNS so this was very informational!

@theitalianscorpio 10 ай бұрын

I am still on meds but I have the 2nd Generation RNS from 2019. I had the 1st generation as well but finally got to time to have to change the battery, so I got the full 2nd Gen device. It has helped tremendously. It has lowered frequency and strength of my epilepsy.

@richardgalang9892 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@GoldThumbGardens 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for these videos. As someone who is getting ready to a second laser brain surgery!

@user-ko4gq6jp2y 3 ай бұрын

بارك الله فيك ياغلا روعه❤

@pranjalsharma479 Жыл бұрын

Watching this made me feel really good and relaxed as i was having auras all day and me feel really scared about my condition

@tkmorrison6404 Жыл бұрын

I'll be seeing neurologists at University of Oklahoma next month to discuss which surgery option is best for me. Thanks for the informative video. Needed some comfort until then. 👍

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Good luck

@abdelfattahalawi1972 2 жыл бұрын

very informative videos doctor thanks

@DrOmarDanoun 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jonkelley7713 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating. What came to my mind(lol) was if their are people who get after sEEG not one surgery but two or more? I assumed after the great sEEG locates that a person will get only one surgery. 🤔. I wonder if having 2 surgeries is worth the risk.

@kyliejacobs6817 Жыл бұрын

It would be great to know more about catamenial epilepsy and menopause

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Please review the video on Catamenial epilepsy.. It can get better after menopause

@AnjuSharma-tg6ng 2 ай бұрын

Just wow

@coffeecat086 Жыл бұрын

Honestly, I am sooooo frustrated at this point with medication. I have tried Tegratol (SJS happened), depakote, (SJS) Dilantin (couldn’t get my levels correct. They were either too high or low), phenobarbital (didn’t help) FINALLY, Lamictal has reduced the TCs, but not completely. We’ve down to like 6/year of those kind! YAY! Used to be like a couple of times a month. Still have issues with aware and focal unaware seizures though. Only have unaware ones once or twice a month, aware ones are a lot more often. Those I don’t mind as much. The other kinda are much much more frightening, not for me, I’m not observing it😂 but my poor kiddo hates seeing them.

@jamesward8140 Жыл бұрын

Really cool and useful information, random question how often with the 1-5 Day VEEG catch epileptiform activity?

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Thank you..very high about 90 percent of more in epilepsy patients

@dqdave Жыл бұрын

I’m Drug resistant Bi Temporal lobe epilepsy patient that had the RNS device implanted 2 years ago and I have not seen a reduction in seizures. (But it has a done a great job recording all of them) I’m trying to figure out my next direction.

@Sydopath Жыл бұрын

Good luck to you David. Please update us of your progress 👍

@dqdave Жыл бұрын

@@Sydopath great news. NeuroPace and the neurologist notice one of the temporal lobe probes was slow to react to the seizures. They made a “adjustment “ to react faster. They also decided to try Onfi (Clobazam) (which is the 13th medication we’ve tried), and because of the side effects, I am on a very low dose (5mg). Between those two decisions, have had zero seizures in over 2 months. A record. Hope is a good thing!

@Sydopath Жыл бұрын

@@dqdave That is great news. I have left side temporal lobe epilepsy that is treated with keppra. It stopped the major seizures I had 8 years ago, but I still get focal absence seizures about once a fortnight. Because of the high risk, I gave up driving, but I still wish for a miracle Best wishes to you 👍

@Reeltinyphish 5 ай бұрын

How are you doing now brother?

@dqdave 5 ай бұрын

@@Reeltinyphish great news. They found one of the probes was “reacting” to the seizure 10 seconds late and they “readjusted “ it and brought the seizure down to just a couple in the last year. (Also Changed medication to Clobazam light dose 10mg)

@freckleface954 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your videos. My neurologist and gp have provided next to nothing about my generalized epilepsy so i am relying on you for education. Recently i have started to get a different type of seizure or at least that's what i think it is. Question is, can someone have more than 1 type of epilepsy?

@williammukaisu1224 Жыл бұрын

I had the RNS put in back in 2019. It is fabulous. It is working well and I feel safer.

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that.. Thank you for sharing your experience

@altesse77 Жыл бұрын

I want to get that! My Epilepsy is not controlled. I am in MA. I’m on 3 medications. I was taken off 2 recently (cold turkey)! I have had Epilepsy for 40 years and have been seizure-free. After this recent and unexpected change my seizures are back. I have generized Myoclonic Epilepsy. It used to be JME. My local neurologist doesn’t know what the heck she’s doing. She just threw me on Lamictil( which I was on in the past and was a fail). Why not a newer partial complex medicine??? I’m having partial seizures and grand Mal seizures daily, now. I need help. I really want to try the RNS!

@jedheart8059 Жыл бұрын

@@altesse77did you already try and fail Keppra too?

@aberrantaesthete8652 5 ай бұрын

@@altesse77I’ve tried so many medications and none have worked until I started taking XCopri this year. There are still breakthrough seizures but it works for the most part. I have complex partial seizures and would have 20 or so a day for at least a half of every month before trying it. It’s new and very expensive but the company will help those without insurance to get it. Anytime the word surgery comes up I get very scared. And even a little depressed. I’m so grateful for something that is finally working.

@sheilamoradi9231 12 күн бұрын

Thank you doctor I love your videos but I hate my VNS I live in California and I'm going to Stanford in California for brain surgery here soon

@Allensmom20 9 ай бұрын

I can feel something even while on meds not shaking but feel something going on I have a burning no shaking I know what's going on but it feels nonstop

@heatherstratta3266 8 ай бұрын

I had to stay in the orlando epilepsy center for 5 days and then they slowly lowered my medication until I had a seizure. They had wires taped on my head. The doctor said that I have a scar on my left temple lobe. I noticed now. Sometimes, when I talk, words just don't sound right coming out.😢

@GoldThumbGardens 5 ай бұрын

How about a video on the drug ONFI?

@davidbruk3999 11 ай бұрын

I have grand mal epilepsy, I was wondering if brain wave can help reduce epilepsy

@heatherstratta3266 Жыл бұрын

I had the sleep study they slowly took me off my medication. Of course I had one , I'm on 2 controlled substances and one other one . So the thing is i can 8 to 9 months without any. Then then other? Is I can miss one pill then I'll have one.

@jendaisy3906 11 ай бұрын

I have epilepsy and most of the time when I have a seizure my heart rate slows down so about 9 years ago I had a loop heart rate monitor put inside me they have told me that my heart rate has slowed down but not extremely badly or for to long just before they discovered this they were continuing a VNS for me and if I remember correctly I think they said that they can't give me a pace maker and VNS and now am going through the menopause my seizures have become a lot worse so I'm thinking about asking my epileptic nurse about the VNS so would you recommend VNS for me because am sometime having 3 seizure a day and over the years gone by i have tried about 9 different medicines and now am taking 3 different medicines a day for my epilepsy

@waldemargalka991 9 ай бұрын

What about neurofeedback therapy? It was developed to help people head off seizures.

@ruthzego7455 7 ай бұрын

Would these treatment options apply to seizures related to grey matter heterotopia diagnosis? My doctors believe my complex partial seizures are connected to me having brain lesions (PVNH) they detected in my MRI but continue to prescribe meds that fail continuously and learned that I may not be a candidate for surgery due to the locations of my seizures. Would I need to consider an alternate treatment approach due to my PVNH diagnosis or would it not make any difference? I appreciate any insignt you have to offer.

@waldemargalka991 9 ай бұрын

What about fixing dysfunctional mitochondria as the cause of seizures?

@user-qp2pr4xt6s 8 ай бұрын

Hello. Im experiencing side effects from my medicine and im looking for natural ways ro help ky epilepsy

@Greencloud8 7 ай бұрын

What about split brain surgery?

@katebruno9255 11 ай бұрын

My 19 year old daughter has a temporal-occipital brain tumor that is inoperable and causes seizures. She’s on 2 high dose meds and still having breakthrough seizures. Are any of these alternative surgeries useful in her case? I imagine a surgery to remove the tumor is most likely to be effective but the vein of labbe is running thru her tumor so they found it too risky to debulk and had to close up mid-surgery.

@lesliedaubert1411 Жыл бұрын

I take 4 meds and have a vns and still have focal onset seizures,starting in my left temporal lobe . My brain doesn't like to behave. My vns stopped my tonic clonic and drop attacks since 2009. But I still have smaller ones. Sometimes medium types.

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your experience

@daviddellariva 4 ай бұрын

Do you have any experience with treating reflex epilepsy that is focal in nature and induced by a startle response? I cannot find any help. I would greatly appreciate if you could point me in the right direction. Thank you 🙏

@heatherstratta3266 Ай бұрын

I have vocal and grandmal seizure im on depakote vimpat and abivact, zonisamide and many more, my nero thinks that it's normal.

@user-pp8zo7fi7b Жыл бұрын

What is the best treatment for infantile spasm?

@hebagouda7212 Жыл бұрын

Hi , pls doctor can you recommend a good epilepsy center in the UK? Million thx

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

I am not sure but UCL is a good center

@sanelisiwemkhabela6059 6 ай бұрын

My son is on epilizine 500 but still experiencing seizures what can we do

@jenniferolguera5861 11 ай бұрын

My child starts seazure in 4mons old we go to doctcor 2 weeks after .he take eeg for now and he is diagnose infantile spasm the neuroligist give him phenobarbital. Is it ok?he is now at the hospital. I need some advise.

@vijipraji1715 11 ай бұрын

My son got diagnosed with West Syndrome when he was 7 months old. Now he is 2 years 4months old. He has drug resistant epilepsy. We did all tests like Genetic.. Mri etc.. All tests were normal. We couldn't find the cause of sezures. He has developmental delays also. Please suggest me if VNS or DBS will be suitable for him or not.

@aivic19 10 ай бұрын

I was dx c SLE since 2012, and having seizure since 2017, even though im taking my meds regularly I still having seizure. Am I drug resistant? Or is it because of my SLE. Im confused.

@seenatureworld5781 2 ай бұрын

My child not eating medicine when we give by force or in mixed in some food but we failed because he feel medicine taste he stop eating and some time vomiting..

@heatherstratta3266 9 ай бұрын

I'm on 3 different seizure medications and still having breakthrough seizures.

@olufunkeafolabiotaye4004 Жыл бұрын

It is petty that we don't have all these opportunities in Africa. I took my son to Nigeria and Senegal lastly for treatment, but still we have no solutions, and we could not get visas for further treatment abroad.. i always think of brain surgery. We told is from prolonged labour. There is no much they can do because the brain is not growing is small he is now 23 years. Now the seizure do come three times a month towards the ends of the month. Within that period he will fell down just for few minutes, after that confusion. He always moody and quiet, what to be alone, because that he can not make friends and work. Seriously in need your medical advice

@sapphire5098 Жыл бұрын

I have VNS, every medication and nothing works.... keto is my last option and only hope 😢

@meee1815 8 ай бұрын

Think about ganaxolone or zuranolone it's neurosteroid for epilepsy and fda approved

@andybrankam 3 ай бұрын

I know my chances are low of getting in contact with you but I would love the ability to talk to you. I am on 4 seizure medications and I still am having seizures. I had brain surgery in 2008 to have a shunt implanted for intracranial hypertension. That is when my seizures started. I live in a small town and there are no epilepsy specialists. My 7 day camera eeg showed fluttering in my frontal lobe but I had no seizure during the testing. I need help!!

@heatherstratta3266 Жыл бұрын

My Dr said I have a scar on my left temple lobe.

@majdsinjar6984 Жыл бұрын

It is sad that this was the ketogenic diet and fasting was the last thing on the list. I did not even hear about this therapy until after I was put on multiple medications and brain surgery. It was then that I found out about the keto diet and fasting (And not even from my doctor). I think that nothing is too strict to stick to when it matters to your health! everybody is different but a mix of both the keto diet (or at least a healthier living style and exercise) and medications was the outcome that helped me the best. Exercise and diet should be the first thing that neurologists should recommend with medications! P.S. Thank you for the information Dr. Omar

@idgaf.28 10 ай бұрын

Amen 🙏🏼

@annmarie2083 3 ай бұрын

It’s not the last one. He started from the last to first

@majdsinjar6984 3 ай бұрын

@annmarie2083 bruh, he started from most practice and “best” to worst/least effective. But then at the end he brings up “if non of these work, there is a keto diet”…even tho it is ~50% effective. That was not my point anyway. I was saying that my epileptic friends and also myself never even heard of this word from our neurologist. I had to do more research on my own(which is fair, but not good that the doctor did not bring it up over brain surgery!)

@hebagouda7212 Жыл бұрын

Hi is valproate suitable for simple partial seisures? I was on tegretol but had a serous rash so i was put on valproate..thx

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Yes Valproate treats all types of Seizures. Please review the video on Valproate for full informations. Thank you

@pavanbn5776 Жыл бұрын

Valporate has caused pancreatitis in me and now medicine has been changed to levetiracetam 1000mg with clobazam 10mg twice a day... Still sciezure happens left with no hope

@ThaChazo 5 ай бұрын

My 30 month daughter has tried prednesalone plus vigabatrin but vigabatrin caused toxicity in her brain then they put her on keppra plus clonazapam and a 4:1 keto diet, now she's on a higher dose of keppra and clobazam but she still gets 1 to 3 daily spasms. I'm worried she is drug resistant. 😢😢

@abrarismaiel9160 2 жыл бұрын

Plz explain the mechanism of action of lacosamide combined with eslicarbazepine acetate

@DrOmarDanoun 2 жыл бұрын

Lacosamide works on slow inactivation of sodium channels and Eslicarbazepine on fast sodium channels.. All antiseizure medications mechanisms are explained in the drugs video

@DrOmarDanoun 2 жыл бұрын

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@abdulkerim8903 Жыл бұрын

God bless you for this very informative video. I just want ask you if fasting good to decrease seizure?

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Can be in some cases but very important not to miss medications.. Ketogenic diet is a proven treatment for epilepsy

@abdulkerim8903 Жыл бұрын

@@DrOmarDanoun JezakeAllahu khair for your kind reply Dr. Omar. I'm just eager to know if you have private clinic/epilepsy center which gives treatments for patients who come from abroad? 🤔

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

I don't.. I work at a hospital in the USA

@hopehope8393 Жыл бұрын

@@DrOmarDanoun Hello doctor,I live in Wisconsin,which state and hospital you work? I would like to make appointment and come to visit.Thanks

@sulaikhaa2835 Жыл бұрын

@@DrOmarDanoun💐😊

@aderobooker1743 Жыл бұрын

Does the DBS wires in the brain connect to the device in the chest ?

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Correct

@sewmeonekenobi639 Жыл бұрын

Do you know about “slow waves”?

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Yes.. What is the question? Please write it in a new comment not a reply here

@gdshweta3100 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for sharing useful information... My son is epileptic with focal seizures always towards right side... He has drug resistance epilepsy and not a suitable candidate for surgery... He is only 10 years old... Seizures started when he was 1year old.. Kindly suggest 🙏

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Please discuss the new information with the neurologist

@SpecializedPhotos 8 ай бұрын

Have you tried the keto diet yet? The VNS is approved for 4 years or older in the USA, the others are 18+ I believe

@harithamalathidaita977 Жыл бұрын

I cannot understand But iam facing problem since 22 yrs now 36 half life gone what happens if we die no matter in this bloody world Thanks Doctor 🙏🏻

@tanujakunche7094 Жыл бұрын

Don't lose hope ! Stay strong 💪

@idgaf.28 10 ай бұрын

I've had epilepsy since I was 15, I'm going to 37 now, after so many yrs Its hard for me to believe they haven't been able to come up with something better than them lil devices that can only help just like the meds or probably end up worse. It scares me to get surgery, I see people's comments and people that have gotten these surgerys already still on meds still getting seizures so there's no point to me every one is different I rather stay just on meds I've put myself on God's hands than a Dr's knowing I can come out worse like lose of memory speech, ect.. I believe things happen for a reason, so i just stay strong and keep going every day. Dr's need sick people like us to make money & live their lives.

@sewmeonekenobi639 Жыл бұрын

I had a video EEG but didn’t have a seizure, so the doctor said he couldn’t definitively say I have epilepsy, but said I probably do because he saw “slow waves” which indicates a seizure is about to happen, but didn’t. Does that make sense to you? Thank you

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Hard to tell without evaluating the EEG... But we can see slow waves locally for so many reasons not just epilepsy

@asolibejuliet7248 8 ай бұрын

My nephew is just experiencing epilepsy it started 3weeks ago after d doctor said he has meningitis.pls How do they contact u.the seizure is much we don't want to loose him.they are in Africa 😊

@khy7672 Жыл бұрын

If one of your patients have been seizure free for a number of years with a combination of Dapakote and keppra then the dosage was altered due to a low level a new increase was administered and seizures became more frequent, every month, You remove Dapakote with lamotrigine 200mg 2x daily and increased Keppra to 2000mg 2x daily and still have seizures at the same frequency would you consider revisiting the two medications that worked for several years before the change? (generalized)

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Sorry can't provide medical advice online

@heatherstratta3266 Жыл бұрын

Is it normal to have a seizure standing up.

@saridewi1187 Жыл бұрын

Salam, my son have weizures because meningitis tb and since since 4 year till now the seizures almost everyday even Dr give high dose...now on topimirate and keppra

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Hope the information in the video is helpful

@naturelover8925 Жыл бұрын

Hi sir my age is 22y I have magna cisterna cyst .my radiology doctor mention that only Megna cyst and not mention size. This condition leads to can develop any memory loss .i need my condition how to cure?

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Likely the cyst is not causing any issues.. Hard to tell for sure without evaluating the case.. Discuss with your neurologist for evaluation and treatment if needed

@marthatsehaye8176 Жыл бұрын

Hi, my cousin is on lamacto 600mg since then she’s not the same: falling, fainting, fatigue, can’t speak properly can’t study she’s even thinking to leave school so what can you advise us, we leave in the uk.

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

@seenatureworld5781 2 ай бұрын

Asalamalykom sir can I contact with you?

@krystal6211993 Жыл бұрын

We are working on phase 2 test for other options. I'm already on 3 anti epileptic medications. Henry Ford is a wonderful hospital

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that

@ericksondiaz9856 Жыл бұрын

My son diognose focal epelepsy last year he take medicine 1st phonebarbetal syrup 2nd is oxcarbaziphine and the 3rd is toperomite but untill now still seizure

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Yes this is refractory epilepsy and might need the other treatments we mentioned in this video but discuss this with your neurologist

@jonathanmorris2452 Жыл бұрын

Do you know if there is an epilepsy neurologist in South Africa?

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

I am not sure. Probably there should be in the major hospital. Please ask and let us know

@johanncoetzee7287 6 ай бұрын

Epilepsy specialists in South Africa are at Constantia Hospital in Cape Town.

@brandiwilson31204 Жыл бұрын

DrOmarDanoun... I am tired of having seizures... so I self medicate with alcohol. How can I get a specialist near me? I live within 2 hours of Detroit!

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

If you are in Michigan you can be seen by myself even via video.. You can call and get your appointment... Alcohol worsens epilepsy

@odalyscardona339 10 ай бұрын

what about xcopri? your thoughts

@aberrantaesthete8652 5 ай бұрын

The only medication that has worked for me after trying SO many!

@seenatureworld5781 2 ай бұрын

Assalam Alaikum, our child is sick, he is six years old and has been falling down suddenly since one month, he is not mentally well now and does not take medicine at all. And when we give medicine in food, he stops eating and often vomits. Translate text with your camera Assalam Alaikum, our child is sick, he is six years old and has been falling down suddenly since one month, he is not mentally well now and does not take medicine at all. And when we give medicine in food, he stops eating and often vomits.

@luckyarole Жыл бұрын

Pls how can you help me for my son that has seizure disorder and many medications has been applied but still it seems not working,and the worst is happening now because when he pool he use to eat it his pool if attention isn't giving immediately.And he can't say any other word than hallelujah.pls I really need your help about his condition urgently.Your respond will really be appreciated.

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Please see a pediatric neurologist for evaluation and treatment. I can't provide medical advice online

@afreenmohammed8697 Жыл бұрын

Dr i need to discuss with you.. About myself

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

If would like to make a consult with Dr Omar Danoun please call or email the International Patient Services at Henry Ford Hospital and get your appointment if you are outside the USA: Office Hours: Eastern time 8:00 am -5:30 pm Mon-Friday, excluding holidays Phone: +1-313-916-8443 Email: InternationalPatientServices@hfhs.org

@seenatureworld5781 2 ай бұрын

Can we contact with you sir.

@rdstafford4348 7 ай бұрын

I’m on 3 medications… I’m so done!!!🤦‍♀️

@gangats5162 Жыл бұрын

Seizures46 yrs lady, at early mornings predominantly 4 am to 7am once a week , lasting 2 minutes to 15 minutes. Attacks after 10 am is rare. Taking drugs frissium 10-0-20, lacosam 100-0-200, tegratol 400-0-400, levocetam 1000-0-1500. Getting treated since 20 yrs. Sir, pl advice.

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

@DrOmarDanoun 2 жыл бұрын

Did you find the epilepsy center for you and is surgery an option?

@steveStc. Жыл бұрын

Hi , doctor I have a son that having drug resistant epilepsy .I'm from Kenya and I think surgery will work best for him ,he's four years now . please and kindly can I get your email address?

@Anangelkissedme Жыл бұрын

Is there anything I can do to tell if the VNS is working?

@Anangelkissedme Жыл бұрын

I'm using VNS and taking 2 meds. Still having seizures everyday.

@altesse77 Жыл бұрын

I’m close to Boston, MA. I didn’t find the one for me, yet. I got tests done at one as a teen. Went once. Surgery is not an option, unfortunately.

@zipporahwangechi Жыл бұрын

Hello doctor am from Kenya my son have been getting seizure when sick and with temperature since he was 3 years till know he is 6 years was recommended by doctor to give him phenobarbital but have been told stop by doc but he is still getting suizure kindly advise me the way forward

@shopkeep9710 Жыл бұрын

We are about done moving out of arkansas, my mom called an ambulance and i went away from god knows from where who knows when thursday. And i wasnt smart enough to not take the wrong drug from the hospital pharmacy. Youd think their $3000 pill would cost a bunch if theyd at least get it right!!! Now were staying at my sisters house next to the better hospital because they wont prescribe the goddamned naysilam for someone that has 7 seizures every time they drop to the floor. They always ask mom and dad “do you know how to use this” like yeah their reviving their son, they put you in the ambulance because they didn’t have any more, so they thought they wouldn’t drug me. I was delirious so i couldn’t not take the medication. I thought they were giving me a new one. Im sorry if im venting to you a little, i was just in the hospital in they are… something else. I have nothing wrong with anyone there. Id just like to meet whos in charge.

@maureenkea5585 Жыл бұрын

My son who is 9yrs still have seizures and take 4 medication, am not into surgery what other way

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Please discuss with your neurologist.. If medications fail.. Then surgery is the way

@maureenkea5585 Жыл бұрын

I don't know if we have medication that boost cognitive as they take this epileptic medicine.

@uptownmimi3073 Жыл бұрын

Why would you even mention Accupuncher I do holistic what did you do for me the medicine is not working for me and I’m not gonna keep trying and surgery will never be an option

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately there is no evidence that acupuncture helps epilepsy. Surgery is the way in cases of epilepsy that is resistant to treatment and with different types of surgery available, everyone can benefit

@steveStc. Жыл бұрын

Hi , doctor I have a son that having drug resistant epilepsy .I'm from Kenya and I think surgery will work best for . please and kindly can I get your email address?

@odalyscardona339 10 ай бұрын

@DrOmarDanoun everything isn't cut cut cut

@mariselaR1986 Жыл бұрын

I keep getting them in my sleep 😴

@mostafamabrouk9261 2 жыл бұрын

Salam dr. Omar, does Covid cause epilepsy?

@DrOmarDanoun 2 жыл бұрын

Mostly not.. My own research showed that COVID-19 can cause seizures but in extreme cases having to be in the ICU

@mostafamabrouk9261 2 жыл бұрын

@@DrOmarDanoun My daughter was diagnosed with Epilepsy. She had her first seizure while having asymptomatic covid. Her mum and I have no history and her delivery was so normal. I am worried she might have a cause that needs to be addressed or the condition might get worse.

@DrOmarDanoun 2 жыл бұрын

Best to get her evaluated by a neurologist

@judahisrael688 Жыл бұрын

Where are you located?

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

From Palestine.. Now in USA. Search Dr Omar Danoun for full information

@Sydopath Жыл бұрын

@@DrOmarDanoun 😂 Judah won’t like that.

@aesr3578 Жыл бұрын

Can a poor diet cause seizures? Poor diet meaning processed foods(ramen noodles, frozen pot pies, hot pockets, fast food,etc), sodas, one meal, low or no fresh fruit and vegetables.

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Yes they can trigger seizures. Please review the video on seizure triggers for more information

@waldemargalka991 9 ай бұрын

A friend cured her son's seizures with Chinese medicine herbs by detoxing his liver. That's something! A number of his autism symptoms improved, too.

@iaaeottg21 7 ай бұрын

What were the herbs?

@lorettamuhammad5753 4 ай бұрын

Please share!

@carolinavazquez1292 Ай бұрын

Yes please

@jowanamackey9503 11 күн бұрын

Please share❤

@dougdaniel6833 Жыл бұрын

My dad was prescribed sodium valproate then they added gabapentin. Now he is taking gabapentin and phynetoin. Still has seizures every couple of months and he is taking large doses.

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

Hope the treatments mentioned here will be helpful

@dougdaniel6833 Жыл бұрын

@@DrOmarDanoun not really helping. Sometimes he’s fine for 6 or 7 months but now he gets seizures every month and it’s always around 3AM in the morning. He was diagnosed with epilepsy after a minor stroke.

@ivanramirez876 Жыл бұрын

I also have same problem as your father

@virginiabell7709 8 ай бұрын

Charlotte web CBD water soluble worked for many.

@waldemargalka991 9 ай бұрын

Nerve damage in 1% of people is rare??

@gaolatlheseanbusumane8374 Жыл бұрын

Doctor to reply us all or you choose some.

@gaolatlheseanbusumane8374 Жыл бұрын

There is no epilepsy centre in my country Doc and epileptologists are rare to find that why i really need this help.

@steveStc. Жыл бұрын

Hi , doctor I have a son that having drug resistant epilepsy .I'm from Kenya and I think surgery will work best for . please and kindly can I get your email address?

@waldemargalka991 9 ай бұрын

Drug-resistant epilepsy?? Sure, blame the epilepsy! Lol. Call it what it is - useless chemical coctails!

@steveStc. Жыл бұрын

Hi , doctor I have a son that having drug resistant epilepsy .I'm from Kenya and I think surgery will work best for him ,he's four years now . please and kindly can I get your email address?

@DrOmarDanoun Жыл бұрын

I am sorry I cannot provide medical advice online without evaluating the patient in my clinic... Please discuss with your neurologist

@rissabiagi1570 Жыл бұрын

My 9yo daughter is currently in the hospital because due to COVID and an inability to tolerate her epilepsy medications by mouth. Because her current medications: Briviact, Rufinamide, Epidiolex, and Clobazam-are not available in IV form, the doctors decided on Lacosamide. My daughter has thus far has been medication resistant, resulting in the placement of a VNS about a month ago. Previous medication’s include Depakote, valproic acid, Keppra, lorazepam, and clonazepam. Her seizures are generalized-focal and drop only, 2-15 seconds in length, and with a frequency of roughly every 20 seconds to 2 minutes. So, hundreds per day. Here is the question: Is it possible that even though all of these other medication combinations failed, that lacosamide is some sort of miracle drug for her? If so, how does it work differently from the others that would cause such a DRAMATIC decrease in her seizure activity. In the past three days, I have seen only a handful of seizures per day. How is this possible?? Any guidance you can offer is very much appreciated! I am going to watch the medication resistant video as you suggested and I will also post this comment/question there. Thank you!!!!