Epilepsy Talk
Marijuana’s time has come. Even the government agrees.
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“If everyone smoked weed, the world would be a better place.
Even if one takes every reefer madness allegation of the prohibitionists at face value, marijuana prohibition has done far more harm to far more people than marijuana ever could.” — William F. Buckley Jr.
Tags: marijuana pros and cons, medical, recreational
When it’s not “just” epilepsy…
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At least 50 percent of adults with active epilepsy are also living with other health conditions say experts at a leading epilepsy medical research charity.
Several diseases, including depression, anxiety, dementia, migraine, heart disease, peptic ulcers and arthritis are up to eight times more common in people with this neurological disorder.
Conditions commonly misdiagnosed as epilepsy…
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A moment of unresponsiveness — the inability to recall what just happened…convulsions or jerking movements…sudden stiffness of the body.
These are classic symptoms of an epilepsy seizure — triggered by abnormal electrical impulses in the brain.
And while these symptoms may indicate epilepsy, other brain abnormalities or injuries could also lead to seizures.
Having a seizure doesn’t automatically mean you have epilepsy. And without testing, the diagnosis – or misdiagnosis – can be pretty scary.
There are loads of conditions that have symptoms similar to epilepsy.
Here are the most common…
Epilepsy related conditions…
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In chronic conditions, such as epilepsy, the coexistence of more than one illness in a patient is the rule rather than the exception…
Men and women with epilepsy have a two-to five-fold increase in the occurrence of conditions, such as migraine, cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disorders. Along with gastrointestinal disorders, pulmonary disorders, dementia, chronic fatigue, mood disorders, anxiety, and personality disorders.
Words of wisdom sent to me on my birthday
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From Anthony Hopkins:
“Let go of people who are not ready to love you.
This is the hardest thing you’ll ever have to do in your life and it will also be the most important thing…
Hooray for Forums!
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I never met anyone with epilepsy until I was 29.
And that was a best friend of my husband’s. (Which may explain why Arthur didn’t freak out when I had a seizure on our first date!)
That was it. Beginning and end.
Your birthday contribution would mean so much…
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Almost everybody has a wish for their birthday.
This month I turn 71. And a contribution to the Epilepsy Foundation Eastern PA is my birthday gift wish.
Epilepsy and energy drinks — think before you drink!
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It feels good and it tastes good, it’s easy to drink and it gives you that extra jolt of energy. But is it really worth it?
Think of the death of 18-year-old Irish athlete, Ross Cooney, who died within hours after playing a basketball game and consuming four cans of “Red Bull”.
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.
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