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- Thu May 22, 2014 5:38 pm
- Forum: living with epilepsy
- Topic: Sports with epilepsy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2575
Re: Sports with epilepsy
It is worth pointing out that it is just as important for people with epilepsy to keep fit and healthy as it is for anyone else so being involved in sport should be a good thing as long as you consider the issues that Kathy has highlighted. There are some people who notice that they are more likely ...
- Wed May 21, 2014 4:35 pm
- Forum: general epilepsy questions
- Topic: newly diagnosed.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3092
Re: newly diagnosed.
I am sorry to hear about the tough time you daughter is having and that her GP has been unsupportive. Firstly, it is quite common for women with epilepsy to find that their seizures can be affected by their menstrual cycle with seizures more likely to occur at a particular time in their cycle. For s...
- Wed May 21, 2014 3:47 pm
- Forum: treatment
- Topic: Just want to say many thanks
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2953
Re: Just want to say many thanks
There is no doubt that Medic Alert jewellery can help to increase confidence and enhance the safety of individuals who choose to wear it. I also often point people in the direction of the ‘I have epilepsy ID card’ produced by the Epilepsy Society. This allows people to carry individualised informati...
- Fri May 16, 2014 8:28 pm
- Forum: seizures
- Topic: what to do when child has a seizure?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6057
Re: what to do when child has a seizure?
Hi Judyp Just to reinforce Dan's point, it would be important for you to find out what type(s) of seizure your friend's daughter has. Seizures can be frightening to witness but if you have an idea of what to expect and how you should respond, you will hopefully feel calmer and more confident if she ...