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New with epilepsy
Thu, 09/14/2017 - 18:17Topic: Epilepsy.com Help
Hi everyone I'm Cynthia I'm 21 and just got diagnosed with epilepsy. It's very hard for me at the moment. I can't seem to find help I can't get a doctor to see me without insurance and unfortunately the seizures are getting worse especially that I get them in my sleep and have no control. I'm starting not to remember anything right after the seizures is over. Doctors at the emergency room all have different opinions and can't tell me if it's normal or not. My vision is getting worse and unfortunately I am hearing impaired and that is getting worse. If anyone can please take the time and talk to me explaining how I can get help to see a neurologist and how the deal with epilepsy please feel free it's a very scary thing for my fiancé and I and we are trying to stay strong and come to terms with this.
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Thank you so much for the
Submitted by Cynthia.deleonromo on Fri, 2017-09-15 - 13:09
Thank you so much for the information
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I am sorry to hear about your
Submitted by mdpvitale@yahoo.com on Fri, 2017-09-15 - 12:26
I am sorry to hear about your dificulties. I was 16 when I had my first seizure and it scared me too. There are a few things you are dealing with right now, the emotional reaction to your diagnosis which is difficult, however, it is being magnified by the fact that you are not on a treatment plan at this time to control your seizures due to your financial situation.First, you must be treated as soon as possible. There is the Free Clinic at NYU Langone where they have some of the best doctors in the city:http://nycfreeclinic.med.nyu.eduthen depending on your resources, you should priortize obtaining insurance or applying for medicaid.http://www.epilepsy.com/connect/forums/living-epilepsy-adults/no-cost-low-cost-health-insurancehttps://medicaid-help.org/new-york-how-to-apply?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=search_ny_Kwd_medicaid&gclid=CjwKCAjw9O3NBRB3EiwAK6wPT-k3ZXeNTneLS1-HJuG2vi6U-ICeimdTLxYZqi4X3IkKeFyburyzkRoCDfgQAvD_BwEWith regard to anti-convulsant medications, some companies work with people to make it more affordable, however, low cost insurance or medicaid should resolve this issue.In the interim, try to stay calm, get a good nights sleep every night (8.0 hours uninterrupted), stay away from alcohol or anything else in that neighborhood. Eat healthy food 3 times a day and know that there are many many people who have gone through or are going through virtually the same thing as you. Do not let yourself become over stressed. Get treated immediately and your fears will start to diminish. Always remember, you are the same person you were yesterday, however, now you have epilepsy and that simply means some adjustments to your routine to stay healthy.