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Suicide and epilepsy…
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We are in a mental health crisis in this community. And not enough is being done to avert it.
According to a peer-reviewed journal article from Epilepsy and Behavior, statistics concluded that people with epilepsy are 22 times more likely to commit suicide than the general population.
Tags: AEDS, newly diagnosed patients, quality of life, suicidal thoughts
2025 Patient Recommendations for TOP Neurologists…Epileptologists…Neurosurgeons…and Pediatric Doctors
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2025 Patient Recommendations for TOP Neurologists…Epileptologists…Neurosurgeons…and Pediatric Doctors
Tags: doctors, Epileptologists, Neurologists, Neurosurgeons, Patient recommendations, Pediatric
Three Anti-Seizure Diets That Could Change Your Life…
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Just when you feel that all is lost, and you’re about to give up on your meds, there is another option. (In fact, there are three!)
They may not beat your epilepsy (although some people say they do!)
But they can help reduce your seizures and the amounts of medication needed.
Tags: Atkins Diet, Epilepsy, G.A.R.D Diet, Ketogenic Diet, Modified Atkins Diet, reduced seizures
Buyer Beware!
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It’s amazing — and scary — how wildly drug prices can vary between pharmacies, especially when you don’t have insurance.
Here are some comparisons:
Exactly what IS Neuropsychology?
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I never had a clue what neuropsychology was all about. Although it sounded like a good idea.
Then a while ago, I had an assessment. (Mercifully, it was the two-hour test and not the 8-hour version.)
The neuropsychologist I went to had all the records from my last 12 years with my neurologist and it was clear he had done his homework.
The question was, did my deficit in memory come from my history of seizures, my previous concussions (one of which had been only a month ago) or even age itself? (I thought to myself, geeze, I’m only 70!)
Here’s basically what happened…
Will that antidepressant work for YOU?
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“People with a history of depression have a 3 to 7 times higher risk of developing epilepsy…”
Tags: Anti-psychotic medications, antidepressants, Epilepsy, MAOIs, serotonin reuptake inhibitors, side-effects, SNRIs., SSRI, TCAs
Stem Cell Therapy: Miracle or Mirage?
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About stem cells: “They’ve been called magic seeds. They have the potential to cure disease, regenerate organs, and even prolong life. And they could completely alter the way we practice medicine” – Fortune Magazine
Tags: breakthrough treatment, epilepsy cure, medication resistant, seizure focus, stem cell
Boost your brain power…banish brain fog…with creatine!
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Even though we have natural creatine, supplementation can dramatically increase our levels by 50-fold or higher.
Here’s how it works:
Tags: banish brain fog, creatine, enhanced energy, fight cognitive fatigue, helps remove stress, improved memory
Can PTSD Cause Brain Fog?
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The effects of trauma can linger.
If you sometimes lack mental clarity and feel fatigued, you may be experiencing PTSD-related brain fog.
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