Question
The patient began taking Depakene 2.8ml during the hospital stay, and the epilepsy symptoms stopped temporarily. After discharge, the medication was continued, but the epilepsy recurred on the ninth day of treatment. The patient asks what should be done next.
Answer
Insufficient sleep may also be a trigger for seizures, so epilepsy patients should ensure adequate sleep, avoid overtime work, and develop the habit of taking a nap. If possible, a short rest can be taken after lunch. Additionally, patients should adopt a supine sleeping position, avoiding prone sleeping, which is especially important for patients with frequent nocturnal recurrence. The pillow should be moderately firm; using a buckwheat pillow instead of a soft cotton pillow can prevent the face from being blocked by the pillow during nocturnal seizure recurrence, potentially obstructing the respiratory tract.