REPOSTING FROM AIBU:
I have epilepsy which is mainly nocturnal; it is triggered by lack of sleep, alcohol, all of the usual ones. The main trigger however is hormones. I get clusters during my period, and mid cycle.
I take two medications at the moment (max dose of brivact, and Lamotrigine both twice a day) which have dramatically reduced the frequency, and severity. There are still some slight symptoms during the two times of my cycle, mainly prodromal, and nothing serious. However I have noticed during my period this month I have woken up teeth clenching as well, no grinding, just the clenching. I am not stressed at the moment. Could this be linked to the epilepsy, or is there likely another cause?
Dh thinks it is, because it is a huge coincidence that this has happened during one of my main trigger points. Does this mean I am still having seizures potentially in my sleep? I am just at my wits end with it, having been trying for years to get it fully under control.