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I need some advice I'm currently seeing somebody that has epilepsy is this a problem that I have epilepsy also. If not I need some advice.

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RE: RE: Seeing someone with epilepsy

Submitted by Ladybug on Mon, 2005-04-04 - 16:41

I agree with all these replies. I have epilepsy and my husband is a very health person, no health issues for him. Sometimes I think it would make MY life easier if he did have a health issue. Then maybe he would understand the things I go through. (memory loss, lack of energy, seizures, feeling like I'm in a fog, irritablity, med side effects) The list could go on and on! It frustrates the heck out of me, when I'm truly upset with him, tell him that and he then sits there and says I'm acting that way because of the medicine I'm on. GRRRRR! I think you're lucky to have found someone that completely and truly understands what you go through on a day-to-day basis. Good luck!Keri

RE: Seeing someone with epilepsy

Submitted by cooljules on Thu, 2005-03-17 - 07:27

Hi there raddog, There is no reason for the fact that you and your partner has epilepsy, you will probably find that in a way it will be very benefical that you are with someone who can understand alot of what you are going through. It will only become a major problem for both of you if you make it a problem, if you need to talk about things then speak to your partner because it will amaze you how much it will be of help to you.

RE: RE: Seeing someone with epilepsy

Submitted by bty588 on Fri, 2005-03-18 - 03:28

I have been reading everyones notes and am amazed at the hightenned sense of humor you all have. With the problems in life you must have it is a joy to see how you all are struggling to cope with this problem of epilepsy. I had a siezure last month from low blood sugar and have been tested for epilepsy by one of the best nurologists around I am told and have been given a good bill of health as far as epilepsy is concerned . The reason they were worried is that when the paramedics got there my blood sugar was normal. Your body works in mysterious and wonderful ways doesn't it? The fight and flight addrenalin apparently kicked in and sent sugar from my muscles to my blood. I remember nothing of the eppisode and just found out there was blood from my head hitting the floor all over the place. Anyway for the last three weeks I have had my eyes opened as to what a debilitating situation it must be have epilepsy. I was in a fog for a week after and was afraid to drive and told not to drive by my doctor for 18 months. Do you know that means my independance just flew out the door?My job is on the line,my aged mother needs me to take her shopping,doctor appointments, paying bills,getting things like paint so I can ocuppy myself while at home. As well as everone in the family looking at me funny worried it might happen when thier with me. How do you all cope with not being independant? What have you been told as far as driving?I can tell you I was ecstatic when the nurologist said I was a very intellegent YOUNG lady and it was obvious that it was my blood sugar that caused the siezure annd he didn't feel that it was feasible to look for a needle in the haystack. But the driving thing has really set me spinning. I havn't told my family and my mother knows only because she was with me when my doctor told me. I sure must seem like a whinner to all of you extreemly special people but I just wanted to say how immpressed I am with each and every one of you. I sort of feel overwhelmed right now with my situation. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated From diana

I have been reading everyones notes and am amazed at the hightenned sense of humor you all have. With the problems in life you must have it is a joy to see how you all are struggling to cope with this problem of epilepsy. I had a siezure last month from low blood sugar and have been tested for epilepsy by  one of the best nurologists around I am told and have been given a good bill of health as far as epilepsy is concerned . The reason they were worried is that when the paramedics got there my blood sugar was normal. Your body works in mysterious and wonderful ways doesn't it? The fight and flight addrenalin apparently kicked in and sent sugar from my muscles to my blood. I remember nothing of the eppisode and just found out there was blood from my head hitting the floor all over the place. Anyway for the last three weeks I have had  my eyes opened as to what a debilitating situation it must be have epilepsy. I was in a fog for a week after and was afraid to drive and told not to drive by my doctor for 18 months. Do you know that means my independance just flew out the door?My  job is on the line,my aged mother needs me to take her shopping,doctor appointments, paying bills,getting things like paint so I can ocuppy myself while at home. As well as everone in the family looking at me funny worried it might happen when thier with me. How do you all cope with not being independant? What have you been told as far as driving?I can tell you I was ecstatic when the nurologist said I was a very intellegent YOUNG lady and it was obvious that it was my blood sugar that caused the siezure annd he didn't feel that  it was feasible to look for a needle in the haystack. But the driving thing has really set me spinning. I havn't told my family and my mother knows only because she was with me when my doctor told me. I sure must seem like a whinner to all of you extreemly special people but I just wanted to say how immpressed I am with each and every one of you. I sort of feel overwhelmed right now with my situation. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated   From diana

I have been reading everyones notes and am amazed at the hightenned sense of humor you all have. With the problems in life you must have it is a joy to see how you all are struggling to cope with this problem of epilepsy. I had a siezure last month from low blood sugar and have been tested for epilepsy by one of the best nurologists around I am told and have been given a good bill of health as far as epilepsy is concerned . The reason they were worried is that when the paramedics got there my blood sugar was normal. Your body works in mysterious and wonderful ways doesn't it? The fight and flight addrenalin apparently kicked in and sent sugar from my muscles to my blood. I remember nothing of the eppisode and just found out there was blood from my head hitting the floor all over the place. Anyway for the last three weeks I have had my eyes opened as to what a debilitating situation it must be have epilepsy. I was in a fog for a week after and was afraid to drive and told not to drive by my doctor for 18 months. Do you know that means my independance just flew out the door?My job is on the line,my aged mother needs me to take her shopping,doctor appointments, paying bills,getting things like paint so I can ocuppy myself while at home. As well as everone in the family looking at me funny worried it might happen when thier with me. How do you all cope with not being independant? What have you been told as far as driving?I can tell you I was ecstatic when the nurologist said I was a very intellegent YOUNG lady and it was obvious that it was my blood sugar that caused the siezure annd he didn't feel that it was feasible to look for a needle in the haystack. But the driving thing has really set me spinning. I havn't told my family and my mother knows only because she was with me when my doctor told me. I sure must seem like a whinner to all of you extreemly special people but I just wanted to say how immpressed I am with each and every one of you. I sort of feel overwhelmed right now with my situation. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated From diana

Seeing someone with epilepsy

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RE: RE: Seeing someone with epilepsy

Submitted by Ladybug on Mon, 2005-04-04 - 16:41

RE: Seeing someone with epilepsy

Submitted by cooljules on Thu, 2005-03-17 - 07:27

RE: RE: Seeing someone with epilepsy

Submitted by bty588 on Fri, 2005-03-18 - 03:28

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