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Epilepsy and memory…
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To say that lack of memory is a major worry for those of us with epilepsy is hardly a surprise.
In fact, it’s the number one concern.
Seizure-free…a hope or a promise?
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Is it a reality…a hope…or a promise?
Have you been there once for a visit? And then come back, to the land of falling down, shaking, quaking and blackouts.
We all know, the only thing that remains the same is change.
Everything is in a state of flux. Drugs, science, our bodies, our brains.
From that you can choose hopelessness. Or hope.
Tags: angry, courage, drugs, Epilepsy, hope, hopelessness, information, perseverence, possibility, promise?, science, seizure-free, seizures, support, surgery, victim, VNS
Seizure Free – A Hope or a Promise?
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Is it a reality…a hope…or a promise?
Have you been there once for a visit?
And then come back, to the land of falling down, shaking, quaking and blackouts.
We all know, the only thing that remains the same is change.
Everything is in a state of flux.
Drugs, science, our bodies, our brains.
From that you can choose hopelessness. Or hope.
Tags: angry, courage, drugs, Epilepsy, hope, hopelessness, information, perseverence, possibility, promise?, science, seizure-free, seizures, support, surgery, victim, VNS
Epilepsy and Memory…
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To say that lack of memory is a major worry for those of us with epilepsy is hardly a surprise.
In fact, it’s the number one concern.
Simply put, memory is our brain’s ability to store information and find it again later.
Chemical and electrical changes happen in your brain when new memories are made.
It’s a natural brain process that requires continuing attention and recording by parts of your brain.
Seizures interfere with your memory by interfering with attention or input of information.
Confusion often follows a seizure, and during this foggy time, new memory traces aren’t being laid down in the brain.
The Hill-Burton Act: The Government’s Best-Kept Secret
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Years ago, two men with the last names of Hill and Burton created a bill which assists people with medical expenses, unable to pay them.
It’s only for people of limited financial means.
However, if you Google “Hill-Burton Act” or go to https://www.hrsa.gov/get-health-care/affordable/hill-burton/facilities.html you’ll find a gold mine of information about who qualifies, which facilities are obligated to provide free or reduced-cost health care and how to apply.
Epilepsy — Top Financial and Medical Assistance Programs
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With so many people at the end of their resources, we could all use a helping hand.
Below is my attempt to research viable resources for financial and medication aid.
Tags: aid, benefits, financial, free, information, links, medication, prescriptions, resources
24/7 Epilepsy Foundation Helpline
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Do you have questions about seizures or epilepsy?
The Epilepsy Foundation’s Helpline is now available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Trained information specialists are now standing by to answer your questions about epilepsy and seizures.
Tags: 24/7, advice, EFA information hotline, information, non medical, resources, seizure
Clinical Trials Explained
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New therapies, including medications, medical devices and surgical procedures, are evaluated in research studies known as clinical trials.
Often these new therapies are investigational, which means they are not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for general use.
Participation in clinical trials offers the potential for new treatment options and allows patients to participate with researchers in driving the discovery of effective therapies for epilepsy…
Tags: 3 phases, benefits, clinical trials, Epilepsy, information, NIH, risks
New Epilepsy Comic Book Series for Children
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The launch of a new comic series designed to educate children about the most common neurological disorder has been just released in Canada.
Tags: colorful illustrations, easy to understand, educate children, Epilepsy, information, new comic series
Where to Go When You Need Help — Directory of Epilepsy Resources
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Here are some wonderfully useful links I’ve found along the way. Some may be familiar and some may be new to you. If you have any additions or suggestions, please, speak out…
Tags: assistance, directory, Epilepsy, financial, information, medication, resources
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