... I watch TV. 00:02:47:14 - 00:03:06:00JoleneAt least once a month, I go with my sister shopping, and if I'm really stressed out and I have a really, really bad day, I just take a long, long, hot shower. My name is Jolene Venuto. I'm a mom and a nurse. My son has severe epilepsy called Dravet, and I am a member of MyEpilepsyTeam. ...
A Mother’s Story of Managing Seizures (VIDEO)
... I watch TV. 00:02:47:14 - 00:03:06:00JoleneAt least once a month, I go with my sister shopping, and if I'm really stressed out and I have a really, really bad day, I just take a long, long, hot shower. My name is Jolene Venuto. I'm a mom and a nurse. My son has severe epilepsy called Dravet, and I am a member of MyEpilepsyTeam. ...
... That is what my mother did for me. I started getting complex partial seizures when I was 12. Now I am 52. I worked. I didn’t let epilepsy take over my life. Don’t let your child give up in life.” Another said, “As a child who had epilepsy, the most important thing to me, at that time, was to know that I was loved for who I am. ...
Epilepsy Transition From Teenage to Adulthood: How To Support Independence
... That is what my mother did for me. I started getting complex partial seizures when I was 12. Now I am 52. I worked. I didn’t let epilepsy take over my life. Don’t let your child give up in life.” Another said, “As a child who had epilepsy, the most important thing to me, at that time, was to know that I was loved for who I am. ...
... Many drug companies have patient assistance programs for people who find it challenging to afford medications.One MyEpilepsyTeam member shared their experience with this type of resource: “My son is able to get his anti-seizure medication directly from the pharmaceutical company that makes it. ...
5 Factors in Choosing Epilepsy Treatments for Your Child
... Many drug companies have patient assistance programs for people who find it challenging to afford medications.One MyEpilepsyTeam member shared their experience with this type of resource: “My son is able to get his anti-seizure medication directly from the pharmaceutical company that makes it. ...
... As one member of MyEpilepsyTeam wrote, “My epilepsy bracelet keeps on breaking, and I have to buy a new one. I am thinking of having a tattoo that says I suffer from epilepsy.” Talk to your doctor to determine whether it’s safe for you to get a tattoo.You should also inform your tattoo artist that you have epilepsy. ...
3 Reasons To Wear an Epilepsy Medical ID Bracelet
... As one member of MyEpilepsyTeam wrote, “My epilepsy bracelet keeps on breaking, and I have to buy a new one. I am thinking of having a tattoo that says I suffer from epilepsy.” Talk to your doctor to determine whether it’s safe for you to get a tattoo.You should also inform your tattoo artist that you have epilepsy. ...
... Join the ConversationOn MyEpilepsyTeam, people share their experiences with epilepsy, get advice, and find support from others who understand.What kind of epilepsy do you or your child live with? What are your challenges? Let others know in the comments below. ...
11 Types of Epilepsy and Their Symptoms
... Join the ConversationOn MyEpilepsyTeam, people share their experiences with epilepsy, get advice, and find support from others who understand.What kind of epilepsy do you or your child live with? What are your challenges? Let others know in the comments below. ...
... I feel like I have it easier than my loved ones, who have to watch it happen or be prepared to rush home at a moment’s notice because I feel an aura coming on.What To Do for Someone Having a Seizure:There are a lot of first-aid sites that cover this better, but here are a few general points: If the sufferer is thrashing, don’t restrain them. ...
My Perspective: Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Epilepsy
... I feel like I have it easier than my loved ones, who have to watch it happen or be prepared to rush home at a moment’s notice because I feel an aura coming on.What To Do for Someone Having a Seizure:There are a lot of first-aid sites that cover this better, but here are a few general points: If the sufferer is thrashing, don’t restrain them. ...
... With Epilepsy — Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry Diagnosing Seizures and Epilepsy — Johns Hopkins Medicine What if My EEG Was Normal? ...
... — MedlinePlus Pathophysiology to Risk Factor and Therapeutics to Treatment Strategies on Epilepsy — Brain Sciences Genetic Causes of Epilepsy — Epilepsy Foundation What Is a Gene Variant and How Do Variants Occur? — MedlinePlus What Is Angelman Syndrome? ...
... Open communication with your doctor helps you make more informed decisions about your health.Find Your TeamOn MyEpilepsyTeam, people share their experiences with epilepsy, get advice, and find support from others who understand.Do you have conditions related to epilepsy? How do you manage your comorbid conditions? ...
Conditions Related to Epilepsy: Migraine, Brain Tumors, ADHD, and More (VIDEO)
... Open communication with your doctor helps you make more informed decisions about your health.Find Your TeamOn MyEpilepsyTeam, people share their experiences with epilepsy, get advice, and find support from others who understand.Do you have conditions related to epilepsy? How do you manage your comorbid conditions? ...
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