Epilepsy Talk
Anti Epilepsy Drugs and Their Side-Effects
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For people with epilepsy, Anti Epilepsy Drugs (AEDS) are the most common method used to control seizures. Although there are 40 different types of epilepsy, the right medication or combination of medications can usually control seizures. However 30% of people are drug resistant, owing to either their gene factors or biological makeup.
The most important consideration in your treatment is identifying the exact type of epilepsy you have, therefore you may want to consult more than one doctor.
Medications prescribed will also depend on factors such as which side effects you can actually tolerate, other illnesses you may have, and how the drug should be taken.
Prison Abuse
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This is a story of a staggering atrocity by both police officers and prison officials committed to a person with epilepsy upon arrest. His mother wrote to me here…
Preventing SUDEP?
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Imagine a simple test to determine your risk for Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy. An EKG, and if positive, a further genetic screening test to identify the family of genes that are associated with this new risk factor.
Major Tylenol Product Recall
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Important news about a recall of Tylenol products such as Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, St. Joseph Aspirin, Rolaids, and Simply Sleep.
Tags: Benadryl, Motrin, Recall, Rolaids, Simply Sleep, St. Joseph Aspirin, Tylenol
The Hill-Burton Act: The Government’s Best-Kept Secret
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Years ago, two men with the last names of Hill and Burton created a bill which assists people with medical expenses, unable to pay them. It’s only for people of limited financial means. However, if you Google “Hill-Burton Act” or go to http://www.hrsa.gov/hillburton/ you’ll find a gold mine of information about who qualifies, which facilities are obligated to provide free or reduced-cost health care and how to apply.
Epilepsy and Anger: WHY ME?
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Suddenly, you’re feeling edgy. Lashing out at loved ones for no reason at all. It’s not PMS (especially if you’re a guy!) It’s not anybody’s fault. It’s that old familiar enemy. Epilepsy. Again.
Hospital Bill Relief for the Uninsured
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One of the best-kept secrets in the healthcare industry is that there are financial and charitable aid programs available to lighten the staggering financial and emotional burden caused by medical expenses. Believe it or not, that financial aid department can become your best friend. They have the power to make your bills more manageable…consolidate them…discount them…and work out a payment plan at reduced cost. But first, you have to ask…
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