... 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. Jolene Vanuto is a dedicated nurse who has spent her career caring for others. ...
A Mother’s Story of Managing Seizures (VIDEO)
... 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. Jolene Vanuto is a dedicated nurse who has spent her career caring for others. ...
... If you have a pressing question, you can go straight to the Q+A section.You can also read more about how to get started on MyEpilepsyTeam.For the newly diagnosed, what information are you seeking?For the epilepsy veterans, what do you wish you knew when you were first diagnosed?Share in the comments below or directly on MyEpilepsyTeam. ...
You’ve Just Been Diagnosed With Epilepsy. Now What?
... If you have a pressing question, you can go straight to the Q+A section.You can also read more about how to get started on MyEpilepsyTeam.For the newly diagnosed, what information are you seeking?For the epilepsy veterans, what do you wish you knew when you were first diagnosed?Share in the comments below or directly on MyEpilepsyTeam. ...
... References What Is Epilepsy? — Epilepsy Foundation Epilepsy — Mayo Clinic Medical IDs for Epilepsy — American Medical ID Epilepsy Medical ID Products — Epilepsy Action Epilepsy Basics — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Are Medical IDs Useful in Emergencies? ...
3 Reasons To Wear an Epilepsy Medical ID Bracelet
... References What Is Epilepsy? — Epilepsy Foundation Epilepsy — Mayo Clinic Medical IDs for Epilepsy — American Medical ID Epilepsy Medical ID Products — Epilepsy Action Epilepsy Basics — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Are Medical IDs Useful in Emergencies? ...
... of epilepsy do you or your child live with? ...
... With Epilepsy — Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry Diagnosing Seizures and Epilepsy — Johns Hopkins Medicine What if My EEG Was Normal? ...
... 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. ...
... These changes can trigger seizures.Epilepsy With Unknown CausesSometimes, healthcare providers can’t find a clear cause for epilepsy. This is called “epilepsy of unknown cause.” About 50 percent of people with epilepsy have this type. ...
... On MyEpilepsyTeam, more than 96,800 members come together to ask questions, give advice, and share their stories with others who understand life with epilepsy.Have you recently been diagnosed with epilepsy? What questions do you have for others with the condition? ...
... Anxiety has been reported to occur in approximately 23 percent of people with epilepsy, compared to 11 percent in the general population. People with epilepsy may have higher rates of anxiety because of changes in parts of the brain called the hippocampus and amygdala. ...
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