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Epilepsy Generics: Yes, No or Maybe So?

June 24, 2021
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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.

Posted in Epilepsy, Medication Issues, Research
Tags: breakthrough seizures, generics, insurance, Medication Issues, prescription name-brand drugs, seizure control, side effects

12 Things Your Doctor Won’t Tell You…

May 29, 2020
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Modern medicine can do miraculous things — but every test and treatment has a downside.

And your doctor may not disclose the dangers without prompting, a new survey finds.

Researchers surveyed 2,700 patients who’d recently decided whether or not to have surgery, take a medication, or undergo cancer screening.

Most reported their physician spent far more time talking up the benefits of each choice than explaining the risks.

Posted in Epilepsy, Tips
Tags: alternatives, benefit, choose wisely, cost, disclose dangers, insurance, misuse, overuse, quotas, referrals, risks, side effects, underuse, unnecessary tests

Brain Surgery – Questions to Prepare Yourself

April 19, 2019
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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, Tips
Tags: 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

Epilepsy, Employment and the Law

February 20, 2019
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Here are some tips for interviewing, work and also your legal rights.

Posted in Epilepsy, Tips
Tags: ADA, compensation, coworkers, disclosure, EEOC, Employment, Epilepsy, equal pay, experience, hired, insurance, leave of absence, legal rights, noifications, reasonable accommodations

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Epilepsy Generics: Yes, No or Maybe So?

12 Things Your Doctor Won’t Tell You…

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Brain Surgery – Questions to Prepare Yourself

Epilepsy, Employment and the Law

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