Epilepsy Talk
2021 Patient Recommendations for TOP Neurologists…Epileptologists…Neurosurgeons…and Pediatric Doctors
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Below is a compilation by website forum members who have had positive personal experiences with docs over the years.
This list is based on recommendations and, of course, is purely subjective. But it might be helpful for anyone looking for a good Neurologist…Epileptologist…Neurosurgeon…or Pediatric Doctor.
Tags: 2021 patient recommendations, epileptologist, experiences, Neurologist, neurosurgeon, pediatric doctor, positive
Sleep and Seizures. How Much Is It Costing You?
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Sleepless nights. Exhausted afternoons. Confusion. Memory loss. Trouble with concentration, mood swings and of course, seizures.
Which may increase in frequency or severity. Or even contribute to intractable seizures.
It seems like an endless cycle.
Monday 4/19 — Time out for Cataract Surgery #2!
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WHEE! I’ll finally be able to SEE!
With BOTH eyes.
Marijuana has won…
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In the span of two decades, marijuana legalization has gone from a fringe issue to one the vast majority of Americans embrace.
In 2000, just 31 percent of the country backed legalization while 64 percent opposed it, according to Gallup’s public surveys.
By 2020, the numbers flipped: The most recent Gallup poll on the topic showed that 68 percent supported legalization and 32 percent were against it.
Tags: Biden, legalization, majority of states, marijuana, politics, Trump
Poetry Is Music To The Soul…
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And we souls with epilepsy could use a little music.
Is it a headache, an aura, a migraine, a seizure, or perhaps ALL four!
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If you’ve had migraines with an aura that triggered an epileptic seizure, you might have experienced migraine-induced epilepsy.
Another name for this phenomenon is migralepsy…
Combined Meds — What They Are Doing to Your Body
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For many of us, monotherapy just doesn’t work.
However adjunct therapy has its dangers.
And both treatments carry their own interactive risks – even with things as innocent as aspirin.
Medical Marijuana — What the Experts are Saying
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“It doesn’t have a high potential for abuse, and there are very legitimate medical applications. In fact, sometimes Marijuana is the only thing that works… It is irresponsible not to provide the best care we can as a medical community, care that could involve Marijuana. We have been terribly and systematically misled for nearly 70 years in the United States, and I apologize for my own role in that.” — Dr. Sanjay Gupta — Neurosurgeon.
Tags: age-old remedy, alternative, anecdotal evidence, DEA restrictions, Dr. Orrin Devinsky, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Dravet Syndrome, help relieve pain and suffering, legitimate medical applications, medical marijuana, non toxic, relief, Research, safe, scientific evidence
New Data Back Use of Medical Cannabis for Epilepsy, Pain, Anxiety
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Two new studies offer positive news about medical cannabis, suggesting that marijuana products improve physical and cognitive symptoms, boost quality of life, and rarely produce signs of problematic use.
What to Know About Telemedicine for Epilepsy…
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With telemedicine, programs can be designed to enhance patient involvement.
What’s more, telemedicine can be an important factor in follow-up care, and reducing costs!
It can address urgent questions, advise on drug-related adverse effects, and sort out other concerns for optimum remote epilepsy management.
For an excellent article about telemedicine, go to the link below:
Tags: epilepsy care, patient-doctor relationship, reduce patient costs, remote care, telehealth, telemedicine
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