The fact that epilepsy is expensive is no secret. The meds, medical care, the doctors’ visits, hospital bills, health costs, the injuries and finally, the cost of self-esteem.
The statistics are sobering but true…
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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questions,
recovery,
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second opinion,
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Almost everybody considers generic drugs a no-brainer. You get significant savings without any (noticeable) change in your treatment.
But they’re not epileptic. And they don’t walk the tightrope of a delicate neurological balance.
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.
Posted in
Epilepsy,
TipsTags:
advance directive,
benefits,
best doctors,
best hospitals,
brain surgery,
complications,
experience,
insurance,
living will,
neurologist/neurosurgeon,
options,
post operative care,
questions,
recovery,
risks,
second opinion,
skill
Here are some tips for interviewing, work and also your legal rights.
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coworkers,
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EEOC,
Employment,
Epilepsy,
equal pay,
experience,
hired,
insurance,
leave of absence,
legal rights,
noifications,
reasonable accommodations
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