How many times have you heard: “Well, it isn’t exactly brain surgery.” Well this time it is.
And it’s your brain.
It’s a scary trip into the unknown. Thoughts are swirling around in your head: What will happen to me? Is this the right thing to do? Is this really the best surgeon for the job? What if it doesn’t work? Maybe I should put it off…
It’s really hard to be prepared for something as radical as brain surgery – either physically or emotionally. That’s why it’s important to gather all the information you can, before hand.
Remember: Knowledge is power.
Here some things to consider and ask your neurologist/neurosurgeon team before surgery…
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Figuring out birth control with epilepsy meds can be a challenge at best.
How will your AEDs affect your birth control? Will your birth control lessen the effectiveness of your meds?
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Imagine an inflammation so powerful that it can play havoc with your brainstem, cerebrum, cerebellum, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
That’s the neurological damage that can happen as a result of encephalitis.
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MONDAY, Sept. 20 (HealthDay News) “Children made ill by the 2009 pandemic H1N1 swine flu virus suffered more seizures and other nervous system problems than those with seasonal flu, a new report reveals…”