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Exhaustion

Sat, 10/17/2015 - 02:07

.I had a chest infection that moved to my brain and caused status seizure in December 2014. I was placed into a coma, airlifted, spent some time in ICU. I wasn't an epileptic until I had a grand mal 8 years ago from a motor vehicle accident. Since then, seizures are partial and very well controlled with sleep, low stress and proper diet. I've been exhausted since December. I know it takes time to recover. I just can't function some days. I attempted going back to my job as a massage therapist yesterday. Worked an hour. Came home and barely moved for 4 hours. Today I was drained, napped for almost 5 hours and had a few partial seizures. My blood work is perfect. I've been tested for every disease that could contribute. I keep being told to heal. I'm considering asking for marijuana, maybe it will keep the inflammation down. I really want to have a life socially and return to work. Has anyone else experienced this much exhaustion? If so, could I please have some replies. Thank you so much 

 

 

 

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