Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Forum
Ongoing discussions - Epilepsy
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- Do you work with epilepsy? Does epilepsy affect your job?
Hello everyone, Epilepsy, depending on the progression of the condition, the intensity of the seizures, and other symptoms/complications, can make certain working environments challenging. Let's
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- Understanding epilepsy: what are the different types of seizures?
Epilepsy seizures When people hear the phrase “epilepsy” they immediately think of one of the main symptoms of epilepsy: seizures. However, what many people aren’t aware of is the fact that sei
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- How do you explain epilepsy to others?
Regarding your diagnosis and condition with epilepsy: Have you ever encountered lack of understanding from family? Friends/colleagues? Strangers? How do you deal with this? What seems to be the most
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- US Approves First Marijuana-Derived Drug
US regulators on Monday approved the first marijuana-derived drug ever to hit the US market, Epidiolex, which will be used to treat two rare and severe forms of childhood epilepsy. Epidiolex uses
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- Cannabis drug halves the risk of an epileptic fit in more than 40% of sufferers
Cannabis drug halves the risk of an epileptic fit in more than 40% of sufferers, study finds * Taking cannabidiol (CBD) with approved medications makes 10% seizure free* The dual treatment enables up
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- Have you tried acupuncture? Any benefits?
Acupuncture has been growing in popularity and reported effectiveness for treating/controlling epilepsy. Have you tried acupuncture? What have the results been... Effectiveness?
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Ongoing discussions - Nervous system diseases
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- Do you have a Bucket List?
Hello everyone, You can call me movin_on. I am diagnosed with Parkinson's. For those of you who may not be familiar with this term, a Bucket List is a list of things that one has not done before bu
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- Applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Hello I have Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.I have tried applying for SSI disability but have been denied because I have to work to support myself in the meantime.Has anyone experienced this and we're
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- Do you have a support animal?
Hello, I have depression, anxiety, and epilepsy. Does anyone have a support animal to calm you down or in this case a trained dog for epilepsy? I've had dogs practically all my life but now my b
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