are headaches and epilepsy connected?

[Princessv71]

I have Epilepsy And I am on lots of meds and I suffer from daily headaches does any one else have this problem?

[Kristen70]

I have epilepsy and headaches as well. I don't know if they are related. I don't know why I have seizures. I am on trileptal and take maxalt for my headaches. Docs don't know what else to do for me. My seizures are under control pretty much. Only have them in my sleep and only when I miss my medication or when I need to up it.

[KixNgo]

I have had ep all my life, when i got older, the 'peti-mal' sz turned into grand-mal sz, when i have a sz, after its over i have terrible headache. sometimes if i get enough warning time (aura) i can get to ground or bed, and lay on my left side, and thru what i call 'controled breathing' i can "ward off" the worst of the sz, but this comes with a price, very very bsd headche, that lasts hours.. sometimes i think it would be better to just have the grand-mal.. get it over with, tired, weak, lose muscle co-ordination, but the headache isnt as bad..

[kay221]

Yes. Thats how I first found out I have epilepsy. Every year my headaches got worse until they became unbareable and I finally went to see a neurologist. My headaches are virtually gone thanks to the meds but since your on the meds and still having headaches everyday something might be wrong. Try going back to the doctors. Possible the dose of the meds is too high/low. Or maybe its a side effect of the medication. Good Luck.