Epilepsy Talk
Here’s The Difference Between Coronavirus And Flu Symptoms
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There may be an epidemic of the Cornovirus, but there seems to be a pandemic of panic.
COVID-19 and the flu present in similar ways. This is how you can tell them apart.
Tags: coronavirus, epidemic, flu, like the common cold, pandemic, seasonal, similar in symptoms, totally different system families of viruses, vaccine
The Coronavirus — What Does It Mean For You?
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Did you know that most of the components of our meds come from China and India?
“Many over-the-counter and generic drugs [PDF] sold in the United States are made in China, including antidepressants, HIV/AIDS medications, birth control pills, chemotherapy treatments, and medicines for Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease
Health officials have warned that the coronavirus outbreak could lead to drug shortages.
However, U.S. consumers should not panic. But they have reasons to be vigilant…”
Tags: China, coronavirus, don't panic, fewer regulations, generic drugs, India, ingredients, supply shortages, vigilant
Yee-Haa! I’m officially an author
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You probably remember that my introduction to epilepsy wasn’t a rosy one. (Whose is?)
It really wasn’t until once I was older and came out of the closet that I was willing to share my “dirty little secret”.
And now look where I am…
Epilepsy Foundation Was Targeted in Mass Strobe Cyberattack
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Hackers sent images of flashing strobe lights to the foundation’s thousands of Twitter followers in several attacks.
Good news, there’s a new AED in town!
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On November 19, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved cenobamate (XCOPRI®) for the treatment of focal epilepsy in adults. This medication will be available in the pharmacy by the spring or summer of 2020.
Tags: focal epilepsy, lower seizure frequency, new drug, XCOPRI
Sodium — How Much Does Your Body Need?
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You may think that sodium is a “bad guy” to be avoided or reduced at all cost, because too much is linked to high blood pressure.
But sodium is actually an essential electrolyte, and a deficiency can trigger seizures.
Seizures from low sodium levels are most likely to occur from a serious disease, acute infection or because you tried to run a marathon on a hot day.
One-time or isolated seizures from these causes don’t warrant a diagnosis of epilepsy.
However, epilepsy is sometimes misdiagnosed and you may have an underlying health condition that’s causing an electrolyte problem.
Tags: balance, blood panel, coma, death, high sodium, low sodium, monitoring, seizures, sodium
My little bundle of love is home…
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We’re back from Chicago, after getting home at 2:30 in the morning.
Emily is a cute as can be. Right now she looks like a little twig. All brown and a little over two pounds.
Away I go, from Saturday 11/16 through Tuesday 11/19
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You might remember the piece I wrote called “Prayer for a Cat,” in memory of our two-year old kitty who died of incurable peritonitis. (Who would think a cat could get peritonitis?)
Well her successor is ready to come home and take a place in our house and our hearts…
Tags: 11/16-11/19, cat show, Chicago, Emily Louise, kitten, peritonitis, Prayer for a Cat
If You’re Thinking Of Getting Pregnant…
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Years ago, women who had epilepsy were often discouraged from getting pregnant. Today, that’s no longer the case.
Thanks to early and regular prenatal care, more than 90 percent of pregnant women who have epilepsy deliver healthy babies, according to the Epilepsy Foundation.
Tags: AEDS, breastfeeding, Epilepsy, Folic Acid, Neurologist, obstetrician, pre-natal care, pregnancy, safety, seizures, single medication, Tips, Vitamin K
Epilepsy and Driving (A Small Rant)
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For three months I was “benched”. With three more months until my driver’s license was restored.
The authorities said, if I didn’t “surrender” my license by XYZ date (with the neuro and cardiologist’s report) a sheriff was going to show up at my front door and haul me away!
So, now, not only did I have epilepsy, I was a prospective CRIMINAL with epilepsy.
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