Epilepsy Talk
Catamenial Epilepsy – Do You Have It?
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Do you notice that your seizures worsen just before your period…or during the first few days…or at mid-cycle?
You could have “catamenial epilepsy,” or hormone sensitive seizures, a tendency for increased seizures related to your menstrual cycle.
The causes of catamenial epilepsy are not totally understood.
When Your Meds Cost More Than You Can Afford — AED Drug Assistance Programs
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Today, things are constantly changing.
Especially when it comes to epilepsy medications and resources.
Some companies have expanded their programs or even offer new ones.
Others have cut their funds, and sadly others have ceased to exist.
Here’s a new and comprehensive list…
Tags: AEDS, assistance programs, discount, low-cost, no cost, prescription drugs, resources
2021 Top Ranked Hospitals for Neurology & Neurosurgery
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For the 2021 evaluations, fifty neurological centers were ranked for their ability to deal with serious neurological problems. Included were epilepsy, head trauma and brain tumors.
The 50 top-scoring hospitals are listed below, followed by other high performing hospitals, including details of each hospital’s performance.
Tags: 2021 Top Ranked Hospitals, Neurology & Neurosurgery, U.S. News & World Report
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.
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