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The 4 Stages of Seizures – Prodromal, Auras, Ictal and Postictal
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Welcome to the world of ictals and postictals.
A world you’re probably familiar with.
A seizure often has four distinct phases: Prodromal Symptoms, Auras, Ictal and Postictal Stages.
45 years!
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Who can believe it?
Where I came from, divorce was a way of life.
Loving and leaving, with arguing and abuse in between.
Medical Care — Free or Reduced Cost
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The Hill-Burton Act is a federal program which requires “obligated facilities” (healthcare facilities including hospitals) that have used federal money for facility reconstruction or modernization to provide free or low-cost health care services to people living in the facility’s area who cannot afford to pay for the services.
Depressing news about popular painkillers
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Popping an aspirin or ibuprofen may seem like a good idea when you have a minor ache or pain. But these NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), could be affecting your antidepressant. And not in a good way.
Especially if you’re taking a popular SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) like Celexa, Zoloft, Paxil, Prozac or Lexapro.
According to a new report published April 25, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the effectiveness of SSRI antidepressants was reduced by 15% when taken alongside anti-inflammatory drugs…
SAMi Seizure Monitor – The Epilepsy Foundation Award Winning Night-Time Monitor.
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Peace of mind. A good night’s sleep. Safety and assurance.
Although this seizure monitor can’t make any guarantees, it can go a long way towards detecting danger. And maybe even saving a life.
Here’s the scoop:
Tags: abnormal movements, award-winning night-time monitor, dependable solution, iPhone / iPad, SAMi
Brain surgery alternatives…
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“It’s not brain surgery.” And it doesn’t have to be.
There are a host of epilepsy procedures that are minimally invasive.
For example…
Seizure free – a hope or a promise?
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Is it a reality…a hope…or a promise?
Have you been there once for a visit? And then come back, to the land of falling down, shaking, quaking and blackouts.
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