Epilepsy Talk
The perils of discontinuing your epilepsy meds
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One of the most common questions is “when can I stop taking my meds?”
Especially for those whose seizures have been under good control.
It makes sense. Because if you’re doing well, you start to wonder: “Why do I need these meds anymore”?
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
Gee. I wish I had said that!
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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…
What is the worst seizure you’ve ever had?
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For me, believe it or not, it was my first one.
A neurologist talks about his own epilepsy…
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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…
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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
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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
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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
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