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Could Hypertension And Epilepsy Be Related To Temporal Sclerosis Revealed On MRI?

I am 54 yrs old and suffering from epilepsy since 1987. in 2010 hypertension also detected. MRI reveals medial temporal sclerosis. Presently on leveteracetam 500-0-1000 mg Sodium valporate CR- 500-0-500 mg Oxo-carbamezapine 450-0-450 mg. leveteracetam and oxocarbamezapine has been started from may 2012 after having 70- 90 seizures occured for two three days. but after taking leveteracetam and oxocarbamezapine i am feeling completely depressed and for two weeks i am feeling that my face sweeled. consulted a medical specialist undergone so many lab tests but nothing significant. my depression level is on hike. i am also taking olenzapine 0-0-5 mg for 5 months but feeling completely helpless and lonely. some times bp also shoots to 110-170 after taking amlo-at od.can any body can help me out of this mess. please help me sir
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
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I can understand your problem due to your ill health you must have became upset, and depressed too, but this is nothing to worry, every thing will be alright soon just try to bring back your confidence, think positively, if possible cut down some non indicated medicine, talk to your doctor fort this, hope this information helps you take care, bye.
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Could Hypertension And Epilepsy Be Related To Temporal Sclerosis Revealed On MRI?

HI Thank for asking to HCM I can understand your problem due to your ill health you must have became upset, and depressed too, but this is nothing to worry, every thing will be alright soon just try to bring back your confidence, think positively, if possible cut down some non indicated medicine, talk to your doctor fort this, hope this information helps you take care, bye.