Epilepsy Talk
Prescription Switching. Do You Know What You’re REALLY Getting?
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How many times have you had a prescription switched without your knowledge or permission?
Not just switched to a generic version of the prescribed drug, but to a different drug altogether.
Yet the practice of swapping out medications is perfectly legal in most states…
7 Myths About Medication — and the Facts Behind Them
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From The Cleveland Clinic: By Family Health Team
Misconceptions about medicine are as common as pills on a pharmacy shelf.
We could all use a healthy dose of the truth.
Cleveland Clinic drug information pharmacist Katie Stabi, PharmD, BCPS, debunks seven of the most common myths about medications below:
Tags: best results, Epilepsy, facts and fiction, medication, most effective
Rewiring the Brain with Cell Transplantation
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Cell transplantation is an emerging approach for treating drug resistant epilepsy.
Regenerative medicine such as this, is a relatively “simple” process in that stem cells are often cultured from the patient’s own tissue, then processed and transfused back into the body.
Epilepsy And Complementary Medicine
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Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) is just what it sounds like. Something to complement the AED regimen you’re already on. And perhaps take an extra step (with your doctor’s go-ahead) to alleviate seizures.
There are lots of alternatives, so I’ll touch on the most popular ones here. (Somehow, I don’t think you’re going to be turning to stones or amulets for relief!)
One third of the patients felt that CAM helped treat their epilepsy better than the AED. However, very few patients considered stopping the AED. Almost all of the patients stated they would feel comfortable informing their physician about CAM use.
“Modern medical therapy often fails, yet modern medical therapy exists because complementary and alternative medicine often fails. Both sides have to recognize each other.” Dr. Orrin Devinsky
Tags: acupressure, acupuncture, aromatherapy, biofeedback, chiropractic care, Complementary Alternative Medicine, essential oils, herbal medicine, Homeopathy, massage, meditation, Naturopathy, reflexology, relaxation techniques, seizure control, stress reduction, tai chi, yoga
Brain Food for Your Health…
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Please understand, I am NOT saying that these supplements will cure, treat or prevent epilepsy — but I am saying that we folks with epilepsy have to do everything we can for our brain health.
And these supplements can help a lot with that.
In fact, the nutrients they contain are so important for your brain cells, you really should seriously consider them. That’s how strongly I feel. And the science backs me up.
Tags: Acetyl-L-Carnitine, B Complex Vitamins, B12, B6, brain health, Calcium, CoQ10, fish oil, Folic Acid, magnesium, supplements, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, vitamins, zinc
28 New Epilepsy Medicines In Development
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A newly-released report from Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has revealed that 28 new medications are in development to treat epilepsy and seizures.
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
These 28 new drugs are among nearly 420 new ground-breaking medicines in progress to treat neurological disorders.
Buyer Beware!
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It’s amazing — and scary — how wildly drug prices can vary between pharmacies. And between name brand drugs and generics, especially when you don’t have insurance.
Here are some comparisons:
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Natural Herbal Remedies for Epilepsy
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Long before Dilantin and Phenobarbital, there was epilepsy. And herbal remedies…
Tags: anti-seizure compliments, Epilepsy, herbal, natural, perscription drugs, remedies, supplementary support, tumeric
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