Epilepsy Talk

Stem Cell Therapy: Miracle or Mirage?

September 8, 2024
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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


Gee. I wish I had said that!

September 2, 2024
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1.   Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

2.   Marry a man/woman you love to talk to.  As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

3.   Don’t believe all you hear…


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What is the worst seizure you’ve ever had?

August 30, 2024
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For me, believe it or not, it was my first one.


A neurologist talks about his own epilepsy…

August 27, 2024
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In this eye-opening article from the New York Times, a neurologist talks about his own journey with epilepsy…


Don’t believe the drug cost spin…

August 24, 2024
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Biden-Harris price controls will reduce generic competition, which would save consumers even more money.


Epilepsy as seen — with pain — through a mother’s eyes

August 23, 2024
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Her first job as a copywriter was writing informational materials for a children’s hospital. Including a brochure about seizures.

But nothing would prepare her for this…


Gaslighting — what to do when it happens to you 

August 20, 2024
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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.


Tell us your story…

August 16, 2024
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Every life has a story. Whether it be sad, bad, triumphant or fulfilling.

What better way to educate and empower those with epilepsy than by telling OUR own stories? (I’m sure they’re as different as we are!)


Brain fog and you…

August 13, 2024
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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?


Epilepsy and Electrolytes 

August 11, 2024
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It’s a situation often mentioned but rarely understood – the effects electrolytes have on seizures.

But a simple blood test can detect the danger of unbalanced electrolytes.


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    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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