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Members responded with care and support to a question about whether seizures are common in the MS community, noting that while seizures affect... Read more

Members responded with care and support to a question about whether seizures are common in the MS community, noting that while seizures affect only about 2 to 5% of MS patients, they do occur and can even be a first symptom leading to diagnosis. Several members shared personal experiences with tonic-clonic and simple partial seizures, with some finding relief through medications like lamotrigine and Trileptal, and the original poster shared that lamotrigine has been working well. A recurring theme was the importance of taking medication consistently, keeping your neurologist informed, and leaning on community encouragement to stay strong.