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Keppra — What People Are Saying

December 7, 2023
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To say the word “Keppra,” is to invite instant controversy.

For some people it works, for some it doesn’t and for others, it’s a living nightmare.

Posted in Epilepsy, Medication Issues
Tags: behavioral consequences, controversy, drug-resistant, Epilepsy, Keppra, real people's stories, the bad, the good, the ugly

Calcium – Friend or Foe?

July 1, 2022
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After talking to a famous epileptologist, I learned that calcium is really a two-edged sword. Which surprised (and scared) me.

I’ve always read that calcium was imperative if you were taking anti-epilepsy drugs — especially Dilantin. Even if your doc “forgot” to tell you!

Posted in Epilepsy, Medication Issues, Research
Tags: benefits, bone mineral density, Calcium, calcium rich foods, controversy, DEXA scans, Dilantin, Epilepsy, heart disease, Mysoline, Osteopenia, Osteoporosis, Phenobital, risks, supplements, Tegretol, Valproate, Vitamin D

Kindling — A Fire for Your Brain?

April 3, 2017
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When you think of “kindling,” think of confusing. Controversy. Cure.

No, it’s not the little twigs for a bonfire!

But the name “kindling” was inspired by a log fire.

Posted in Epilepsy, Research
Tags: brain function, chemicals, controversy, CURE, end seizures, environment, kindling, stress

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Phylis Feiner Johnson

I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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