Epilepsy Talk
Epilepsy and anesthesia…
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Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) cause unique considerations for patients with epilepsy because skipping, or even delaying, a single dose, can result in seizures.
Strategies for avoiding or minimizing skipped doses are paramount in the care of patients with epilepsy.
Tags: anti-convulsant, anti-epileptic drugs, Benzodiazepines, IV form, medication, pro-convulsant, surgery, triggers, type of epilepsy
Common epilepsy triggers…
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Epilepsy affects each person differently. Below is a guide to some common seizure triggers. You may not feel or notice anything in particular. Or you may have triggers which are not mentioned here. Keeping a seizure diary is the most effective way of keeping track of what triggers your seizures.
Tags: emotion, food allergies, hormones, medication, musicogenic epilepsy, photosensitivity, stress, triggers
12 sleep tricks…
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We all know that sleep deprivation can trigger seizures.
Some people’s seizures are tied very closely with their sleep. You may have all of your seizures while sleeping, when falling asleep or waking up.
Lot of things can affect your sleep and make you more likely to have seizures. Here are a few factors to consider:
Epilepsy & Migraines — Kissing Cousins
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A strong relationship between migraines and epilepsy has long been suspected.
But now it is fact, according to extensive research cited by Steven Karceski, MD in Practical Neurology Magazine.
Epilepsy, Anxiety and Depression
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One study stated that 80% of the patients with epilepsy were also diagnosed as having a depressive disorder.
Upwards of 60% of these individuals had a history of significant episodes of depression.
And 10-32% experience symptoms of anxiety.
Super Seizure De-Stressor
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We all know that stress is a super trigger for seizures. Whether it’s family, friends, frustrations, conflict, work, school, fear, anger, anxiety, depression. The list is almost endless.
While nobody can say there’s a magic formula for de-stressing, you might give Progressive Muscle Relaxation a try. It’s a pretty powerful tool.
Tags: costs nothing, de-stressing, easy to do, Progressive Muscle Relaxation, release tension., tense, triggers
Foods that fight stress
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I know from personal experience as a Health & Wellness writer that certain nutrients can help your neuro functions.
But, like anything else, there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
What food combinations that work for one might definitely not work for another.
And it certainly doesn’t take the place of meds.
However, I do believe that although living a healthy lifestyle won’t cure you…it can certainly help you.
So, here’s some information for sensible eating and supplementing your diet.
The Embrace2 – Newly Cleared by the FDA – with New Advantages for You
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The fear, the anxiety, the anticipation of another seizure.
Coupled with the dread that you won’t be able to tell. When it’s coming. IF it’s coming.
The triggers, the reasons, the causes.
Peace of mind is difficult to come by for — you and for your loved ones.
It’s worry all the time. Every day. Does it always have to be this way?
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Epilepsy Differences Between Men and Women?
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Men and women have long suspected that our brains are wired a bit differently. Now science is starting to back up this notion.
A new study finds that men have more synapses connecting the cells in a particular part of the brain than women do.
In short, each sex excels at different types of cognitive functions.
Tags: biological differences, brain, hormonal challenges, men, stressors, triggers, women
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