Epilepsy Talk
Poetry is music for the soul…
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And we souls with epilepsy could use a little music.
But, since we can’t hear you, we’ll have to settle for the written word.
12 sleep tricks…
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We all know that sleep deprivation can trigger seizures.
Some people’s seizures are tied very closely with their sleep. You may have all of your seizures while sleeping, when falling asleep or waking up.
Lot of things can affect your sleep and make you more likely to have seizures. Here are a few factors to consider:
Shelter dog saves man from seizure
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They say that “dog is man’s best friend.”
Well, in this case, it couldn’t be more true.
40+ Different Kinds of Seizures…
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When I was first diagnosed with epilepsy, there were two kinds of seizures. Grand Mal and Petit Mal. (Can you guess how old I am?)
Now, things are much more different and difficult. No more cut and dried.
So, please, if you have any additions, subtractions or corrections, feel free to chime in.
Other Voices…Other Lives
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“There were times I asked myself,
‘Is life really worth living?’
Suicide, now there’s a thought,
But would God be forgiving?”
What kind of seizures do you have?
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I’ve got to admit, my seizures were all over the place. Absence, drop, tonic-clonic…
I never knew whether I was coming or going.
Before I did a “face plant”, I would try to scramble to the floor on my own accord.
But, I wasn’t often successful.
At Walgreens and CVS, Complaints of Medication Mistakes Go Missing…
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In Oklahoma, a State Board of Pharmacy released a complaint against a CVS pharmacy regarding a medication error made last year.
The board took the rare step of citing the pharmacy in addition to the pharmacist involved in the error.
Why Your Pharmacist is Your Best Friend…
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Your pharmacist is the least expensive and most accessible health resource you have. They fill prescriptions and provide expert information about medications.
A very important role, considering the prominent use of seizure medications to treat epilepsy.
You can see the pharmacist anytime you want, without an appointment, and all consultations are free. In medicine, that’s extraordinary.
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”?
Autism — Who Has It?
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The autism rate has increased — 1 in 68 kids are now identified with the disorder.
The information that a child has been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder often throws parents into an emotional tailspin.
And it’s no wonder why.
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