Epilepsy Questions

Recently, I posted on my Facebook page for my friends to ask any question about seizures or epilepsy...."no holds barred". I was surprised at what some people were wondering about. A great group of questions that I would never have considered!

Soon the answers...my perspective....will be shared. Until then, here's a look at the questions.

• What memory does a person have of going through a seizure?
• What are the physical side effects from these?
•  Is it painful?
•  What is it doing to the brain each time it happens?
•  What is it doing to the brain each time it happens?
•  How long do they last and does the person know they are having one
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   What is the best course of action an observer can take to support the person enduring a seizure?

   Does the condition often either lessen or magnify into adulthood? which is more common to happen?

  
  

  Will it ever lessen?

  What are the long term effects of the medication? or the seizures should medication not be taken?
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• If a person is known to have seizures, at what point would you still need to call for medical help?

Now, the answers will be based on my experience through Rhett and knowledge from our Neuro team and Epilepsy Calgary. I'm not saying I'm an expert by any means but I do have some knowledge to share. Hopefully it's helpful. 

March is Purplicious

Purple Day is March 26th. Started by the innovative & adorable Cassidy.

This year we will be doing our part to "Be Like Jelly & Spread Awareness" by posting interviews of others affected by Epilepsy aaaaand sending Purple gifts to friends. 

Want to join in? Either for an interview or a purple gift or both? 

Send me your email! 

Cheers! 

Prayers

My dear friend has been transferred to ICU today. Hopefully this will be a place of healing for him as he will receive one to one care there.
Say a little prayer for Mr. B, won't you?
He needs special mending.

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Hospital Visits

It's the annual Radioathon for the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation. Listening to families' experiences is heart wrenching. Even more so because we have been there, been THAT family in need & staying in the ICU & on Unit 3. We are THAT family whose kids live to visit the hospital. It's old home week for us when we visit or have appointments.

Despite our previous hospital stays and needs, we are blessed beyond belief. Rhett & Warner are both   In good health & we aren't in need of hospital stays.

Today I visited a dear friend in the Foothilks Hospital and was again reminded of how fantastic the Children's is. The FHC is old, with skinny hallways & no storage, low ceilings & does not feel like a place of healing.  Again, we are so blessed.

Again, my heart tore a bit to see a friend hurting in that hospital room. So if you have spare prayer to send out, say one for my friend "B". He could really use it.

A Little of This 'n' That.

Beavers Bird Feeder Building

Cubs Enrollment

Cowboy Bup

Dude!