IS THERE A CORRELATION BETWEEN EPILEPSY AND BPD? Ask The Doctor Dr. Leland Heller Biological Unhappiness IS THERE A CORRELATION BETWEEN EPILEPSY AND BPD? Question: Dr. Heller, my daughter has BPD and also Epilepsie. She uses carbamazepine for epilepsie. Her psychiater won’t give her medication for BPD. My question is: is there a connection between these 2, and is there medication in her case for Borderline? Thank you from Holland Dr. Heller’s Answer: The problem with many epilepsy disorders is that we can’t prove that diagnosis with current technology. This is particularly true with the borderline disorder (BPD) and bipolar, which are located deep in the brain. I believe strongly that the BPD is a form of epilepsy – nerve cells firing inappropriately and out of control. There are studies showing abnormal EEG tests (brain waves) in those with the BPD. They can be found at:http://pks.947.myftpupload.com/BPD_EEG.htm. There is definitely scientific literature backing up the use of Prozac (fluoxetine), Tegretol (carbamazepine) and as needed Haldol (haloperidol) for the borderline disorder. Some of these studies can be found at:http://pks.947.myftpupload.com/studies.htm. Additional studies can be found at:http://pks.947.myftpupload.com/medline.htm. 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Ask the Doctor Home MENU: Screening Test “Ask the Doctor” (BPD)Borderline Personality Disorder Annual Updates Biological Unhappiness Disorders & Official Criteria Dr. Heller’s C.V. & Picture How Dr. Heller Got Involved If You Want to See Dr. Heller as a Patient Testimonials Table of Contents for the Book ‘Biological Unhappiness’ How to Order “Life at the Border” Why Read ‘Biological Unhappiness’? Goals AD(H)D and Relationships BPD, Bipolar or ADHD? Suicide What if BuSpar makes me anxious or ill? A Suicide Attempt Per Minute in the US Grandparents raising Grandchildren Information About Children What Signs are there that Someone May ‘SNAP’? TV & Cartoon Characters with Depression & Other Disorders Dr. Heller’s Office Website Dr. Heller’s Lectures Mentally Healthy People Retraining the Brain Today is a Gift Reviews Links Webrings Site Index Home Video DVDs now available! You can watch and listen to Dr. Heller in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Provides full explanations and treatment descriptions of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) – 90 minutes, other Biological Unhappiness disorders – 90 minutes. Click here to find out more about Dr. Heller’s educational videos. “Biological Unhappiness” “Open this book and it will open your mind. By combining proven medical procedure with hope and inspiration, Dr. Heller has made a significant difference in thousands of patients who had little hope for recovery. “Biological Unhappiness” contains critical information for those who have lost hope.”Zig Ziglar, motivational speaker, author, See You at the Top, Over the Top, Success for Dummies, Raising Positive kids in a Negative World. Dr. Leland Heller Dyslimbia Press, Inc. 1713 US Hwy 441 N, Suite E Okeechobee, FL 34972 863-467-8771 Email: Hours: M-Thu. 8:30AM-5PMFri. 8:30AM-12 Noon*(*During November through April, the office is open until 3PM on Fridays.) All material not explicitly credited otherwise is copyrighted © 1999-2011 Dr. Leland Heller. All Rights Reserved. May not be duplicated without the permission of Dr. Leland Heller or Dyslimbia Press. Biological Unhappiness, BiologicalUnhappiness.com, & Dyslimbia Press are trademarks of Dr. Leland HellerDesigned and/or hosted by the webmasters at: US-Webmasters.com (TM) Start here to find it FAST!(TM)