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Topic: Products, Resources, Helpful Links

Should I wear a medical ID?

06/2010 | 9 Comments

Hello, I know there have been past discussions about this, but I am curious to see everyone's feedback about whether or not/when to wear an ID...
Please watch - Autism and epilepsy...

06/2010 | 0 Comments

I think this is a must watch talk for everyone. Up to 50% of people diagnosed autistic may actually have a misdiagnosed epileptic disorder. http://www...
Reviews-Filters for Fluorescent Lights

06/2010 | 4 Comments

Hi all, I'm looking for some advice from anyone who has actually used the filters marketed for fluorescent lights. The answers to the computer monitor...
any subs for depakote?/new to page

06/2010 | 0 Comments

i am trying to get off of depakote. i still have jerks though when i reduce myself. i have been on it since i was 10 years old and i am now 29. my...
Gaining information from a hospital

06/2010 | 2 Comments

I had my first seizure over 3 years ago resulting in a car accident. I stayed in a hospital for a few days (I don't remember how long exactly) and had...
Epilepsy Alert Dog

05/2010 | 5 Comments

Hey, What do you guys think about those seizure alert dogs? Anyone have one? Idk what someone would need to qualify. Just lookin for some info....
Care Medical ID Bracelet

05/2010 | 0 Comments

Hello to all! I have found the best (at least for me) ID Medical Bracelet. It's called Care. The bracelet is made of some kind of rubber, comes in...
Found: Epilepsy Mouth Guards

04/2010 | 4 Comments

Here are some links for mouth guards, although I admit, some of the resources are relatively strange... :-) http://www.shockdoctor.com/products...
Disability Tax Credit

04/2010 | 0 Comments

Hello, is it too late to apply for disability tax credit? I have done some research on the process, and found to be complex, it must be done through...
Container for Diastat?

04/2010 | 1 Comments

Hi! As a parent of a newly diagnosed 7-year old, we were just given our first Diastat prescription. Our son already has an EpiPen Jr. and an inhaler...
Culturally Preprogrammed

04/2010 | 4 Comments

Roughly 2 weeks ago I was going to reply to someone's posting and include links to some websites for resources about what I was going to say in my...
Our VNS Story

03/2010 | 4 Comments

My husband had a Vagus Nerve Stimulator placed two weeks ago. While researching this procedure, we noticed that there are not a lot of useful personal...

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