NOTE: THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE I often hear people scoff at holistic doctors and claim they offer no medical value compared to traditional medical doctors (MDs). However, based on experience, I have found holistic doctors and medical doctors to both play important roles in solving health issues, and I have had good and bad… Continue reading Good and bad experiences I have had with holistic and medical doctors
Having experienced seizures for years after turning 21 years old, I have found more confidence in myself and learned more about epilepsy after joining epilepsy awareness and support groups on Facebook. I first began having petit mal seizures when I was 21. While brushing my teeth in the morning my arm would suddenly jut out,… Continue reading Finding confidence with epilepsy in Facebook support groups
I have not been a fan of the Affordable Care Act, or "Obamacare," ever since it impacted by private health insurance plan in 2013. Before I explain my experience, I will note that I began having seizures at 21 years old and at 25 years old I was diagnosed with Epilepsy, a serious neurological disorder.… Continue reading I was left high and dry by the Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare
I've been taking Keppra 1000mg daily for over three years since 26 years old and have been coming to terms with the side effects of panic attacks and anxiety. When I think back on it, I began experiencing these symptoms not long after starting Keppra. I think it's taken me so long to connect the… Continue reading Panic attacks and anxiety while taking Keppra 1000mg daily for seizures
