Epilepsy Talk
Autoimmune Epilepsy — Cause of Previously Unexplained Seizures?
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Some patients with unexplained partial seizures which are medication resistant may have “autoimmune epilepsy” — epilepsy characterized by autoimmune antibodies.
Although autoimmune epilepsy is still rare, it’s become an increasingly recognized cause of epilepsy, which might have been previously thought to be of unknown cause.
Here’s how it works:
Confessions of 20 Years with Epilepsy…
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When I was first diagnosed as a teen, no one knew what to do with me.
My parents refused to use the “E” word. People treated me like I was some kind of pariah. (Which didn’t make me feel warm and fuzzy either).
Guys never called back for a second date.
The Dilantin made me feel like a zombie…I even went into a coma once…
Who goes to Florida in May?
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Me.
Certainly not for the heat and humidity, but to see my my beloved niece.
Return from the edge…
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I almost died.
For a while I couldn’t even read.
My brain needed rebooting.
They told me my heart had stopped.
I was lucky to be alive.
Many neurologists unaware of AED safety risks
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A study by Johns Hopkins researchers shows that a fifth of U.S. neurologists appear unaware of serious drug safety risks associated with various anti-epilepsy drugs, potentially jeopardizing the health of patients who could be just as effectively treated with safer alternative medications.
360 recommended life hacks you can trust…
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For 30 years, U.S. News & World Report’s rankings and advice have served as a valuable reference when making life’s toughest decisions.
They’ve rated the Best Hospitals, Best Colleges, and Best Insurance to guide readers through some of life’s most complicated decisions.
Take a look at some of the top categories their users have found helpful.
Tags: 360 reviews, careers, coleges, education, health, hospitals, insurance, law, money, real estate, valuable reference
A neurologist talks about his own epilepsy…
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In this eye-opening article from the New York Times, a neurologist talks about his own journey with epilepsy: his perceptions, other people’s reactions (not good) and how he decided to become a neurologist.
Is your medication out of stock? Here’s how to get it anyway.
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The pharmaceutical supply chain is broken, but if you’re facing a drug shortage, you have more power than you think…
Tags: Angels for change, consumer power, drug shortage, pharmacy benefit managers
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