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Carers - The Epilepsy Rollercoaster
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Facts & Myths. Events & Campaigns. 8220;Team Jo” Members only. Carers can come in all shapes and sizes, they can be parents, family members, friends or professional people. I’m very lucky in my life in that I have a special mum and special friends who are there for me. Here are statements from 2 of my very special people who look after and care for me very much. My mum – “A mother as a carers view”. My friend Rolf – “A friends view”. A Mother as Carer’s View. The carer has to rely on family and friends h...
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Seizure Types - The Epilepsy Rollercoaster
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Facts & Myths. Events & Campaigns. 8220;Team Jo” Members only. However this is the type of seizure people think of when Epilepsy is mentioned. Yet there are over 40 different types of seizure. The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) have, with doctors compiled a list of names and types of seizures to help in getting the correct diagnosis and treatment. Please click the links to find out more…. Browse through my posts by date. My experience with epilepsy. Little bit of nothing.
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Medication List (UK) - The Epilepsy Rollercoaster
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Facts & Myths. Events & Campaigns. 8220;Team Jo” Members only. There are many different medications available in the UK for the treatment of Epilepsy. Your specialist will choose the one or ones which suit you and your situation best. FIRST LINE MEDICATION THERAPIES (UK). These medications are classed to be first line as they are most effective in most people and have caused less side effects in all. There can be and may still be many side effects but these are more suited to most people.
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Blood Tests - The Epilepsy Rollercoaster
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Facts & Myths. Events & Campaigns. 8220;Team Jo” Members only. Blood is usually taken to rule out other general health problems which may be the cause of your seizures such as low blood sugar or other chemical changes. The Dr may also want a blood test so there is a baseline of results ready for when he puts you on Epilepsy medications or you have a suspected infection. Browse through my posts by date. My experience with epilepsy. Little bit of nothing. Our First Sponsor Fairy Faye Publications.
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Helpful links - The Epilepsy Rollercoaster
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Facts & Myths. Events & Campaigns. 8220;Team Jo” Members only. Welcome to the helpful links page. I hope you find these links useful whether you have Epilepsy yourself or have a friend or relative with the condition. Don’t forget you can also contact me too. Browse through my posts by date. My experience with epilepsy. Little bit of nothing. Our First Sponsor Fairy Faye Publications. Proudly Developed and Maintained by Habing Computing Services.
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Living with Epilepsy - The Epilepsy Rollercoaster
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Facts & Myths. Events & Campaigns. 8220;Team Jo” Members only. Living with epilepsy is more complicated, frustrating and difficult than the average person can imagine. I have had epilepsy from the age of 4 and had to grow up much faster than other kids my age. I had to learn to take medications and deal with having seizures in front of people and at school. Epilepsy is this invisible disability that still after hundreds of years has stigma attached to it. I WANT EVERYTHING TO BE OK. Little bit of nothing.
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Treatment - The Epilepsy Rollercoaster
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Facts & Myths. Events & Campaigns. 8220;Team Jo” Members only. There are many treatment options but each varies from person to person as everyone is different and will respond differently to treatments and medications. Most people will need medication for the rest of their life. Treatment options for people with Epilepsy at the moment are:. Or other controversial Treatments. To see the medications, their dosages and side effects available for Epilepsy in the UK. The Vagus nerve stimulation may not work i...
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Diagnosis - The Epilepsy Rollercoaster
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Facts & Myths. Events & Campaigns. 8220;Team Jo” Members only. Because there is no obvious sign a person has epilepsy, unless they are having a seizure, it can make diagnosing epilepsy difficult. Also other conditions, such as. To diagnose Epilepsy Dr’s have to gather lots of information from different sources before the proper diagnosis is given. Other tests will also be done. (click on the links to get more information on the tests). Once the results are back from them a diagnosis can be made.
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What Causes Epilepsy? - The Epilepsy Rollercoaster
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Facts & Myths. Events & Campaigns. 8220;Team Jo” Members only. It may be difficult to know why seizures have started. Sometimes there is a definite cause and something has happened like a brain trauma, however sometimes they just happen for no apparent reason. Epilepsy is ‘symptomatic’ when there is a known cause. Such as;. Lack of oxygen to the brain. Infection such as meningitis. A person with low seizure threshold might develop epilepsy anyway without other factors being involved. Sometimes a tend...
