Epilepsy Talk
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:
Epilepsy Smart Schools
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Being “Epilepsy Smart” is important and relevant for all schools.
An “Epilepsy Smart” school is one that understands epilepsy.
It puts in place inclusive practices to support a student with epilepsy achieve their academic potential and develop positive social relationships.
After all, a large proportion of every child’s life consists of the time they spend at school.
Gaslighting — what to do when it happens to you
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Is your doctor making you feel crazy? Like it’s all in your head? Could you be a hypochondriac?
You must be imagining your symptoms. Or maybe you’re just in a panic.
“Go home and take two Advil. Or maybe two Xanax. You’ll feel fine when this blows over. I assure you.”
Maybe you should have gone to Google first.
Tags: gaslighting, hypochondriac, invalidate pain, manipulating, medical abuse, misdiagnosis, mistreatment, risk
Brain fog and you…
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The lights are on but nobody’s home.
You feel confused, stressed, disoriented – like the thought is just out of your reach.
You’re concentrating, but the words elude you.
There’s this cloudy-headed feeling that surrounds you.
And you’re so forgetful, you could scream with frustration.
Damn, what is this?
Seizure Service Dogs Directory — National and International
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“Owning a dog is not a matter of life and death, it is much more important than that.” — Unknown Author
We love them as they love us.
We are both devoted to each other.
We depend upon them and they seldom falter.
They are our friends, guides and they are our leaders to independence.
Who wouldn’t want a service dog? But how many of us can find one? That’s what this research was all about.
Seizure Alert Dogs
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I recently met a mother and daughter team who participate in a wonderful organization called Canine Partners for Life.
Telemedicine and You…
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Basically, the main word here is accessibility.
Because Epilepsy is a long-term condition that requires constant accessibility.
Instead of waiting hours for a 15 minute visit, telemedicine can incorporate immediate concerns, along with consistent management.
Tags: accessibilty, consistant management, immediate care, reduced costs, remote care, telemedicine
Hospitals’ new message for patients: STAY HOME!
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If you’re suffering from a life-threatening condition, emergency room triage is no joke.
They didn’t stop to ask me the name of my doctor when I was in a coma. (Drug interaction.)
Or when my elbow was sticking through my skin. (Bad fall.)
But once I was mobile and ready to function on my on cognizance, out I went.
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
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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