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Hi, my name is Dan

Wed, 03/08/2006 - 12:13
My name is Dan Brown, and live with my bride of nearly 32 years, in a pasture in Elm Grove, LA. I was diagnosed about 3 and 1/2 years ago with "partial complex seizures of the left frontal lobe" and my life changed drastically. I don't know if the type I have is rare, common or what. I have had many problems and only through prayer have I survived. I draw "SS diabily" benifits, but I am still having problems with the meds I can tolerate and paranoia. Mostly since my seizures offer me zero clues of events occuring during the period between the actual short and my return to cognizance. I spend much time alone, and have no way of knowing of any unwitnessed episodes (called "Brown-outs" by a few friends) I have many theories about my arrival in this sad and embarrassed state, but I'll be around for a while, I suspect! I play guitar and sing Christian music, and volunteer 2 days a week at the VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. I sing and play at my small church in Haughton, LA and have 2 children (son and daughter) and 4 grandchildren 10, 8, 5 (girl) and 19 months). I nered someone to talk with who really understands this implications of our condition. Happy to meet you! Blessed, and in His grip, Dan

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Re: Re: Re: Hi, my name is Dan

Submitted by Susumarie on Mon, 2006-03-20 - 07:21
I didn't have a seizure that lasted a week, but the seizure wiped out the memory of the previous week. I've lost memories of big chunks here and there -- makes life rather interesting at times. Went to my high school reunion, flew home, woke up the next day and called my mother with a terrible headache. Didn't remember any of it. Makes me wonder how I made it home. I save on books when I have a seizure after reading one; get to read it again! Sweetsue

Re: Re: Re: Re: Hi, my name is Dan

Submitted by pilk on Mon, 2006-03-20 - 09:29
That is something. When I have a seizure I wake up a blank. It all comes back to me ,right up to and including the first few seconds of the grand mal,..in which I am still conscious in a nightmarish way,with my left hand stuck out in a perfect "halt" gesture.

Re: Re: Re: Hi, my name is Dan

Submitted by spiz on Mon, 2006-03-20 - 17:21
Pilk, On this site, we are not disrespectful to each others beliefs or disbeliefs. It is my opinion that you are having a blast posting all the nonsense you have posted so far and have enjoyed typing every hateful, sarcastic, disrespectful word. And that is sad. -Spiz

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