Epilepsy

Hemispherectomy for Intractable Epilepsy
What Is A Hemispherectomy?
That is the question I had when I first saw the word, "hemispherectomy" in a book that was given to me shortly after my infant daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy. At that time, I had no idea that by the time my daughter reached her first birthday, the word, hemispherectomy would become part of my every day vocabulary. So, what is a hemispherectomy and why is it done? A hemispherectomy is epilepsy surgery that is performed on patients who have intractable seizures that originate in one half...

My unique view on epilepsy
A second look at epilepsy
This lens is about me and my 'neurological condition' epilepsy. I trust that everyone will gain a new insight into epilepsy from my own experiences, and I can assure you that I know about epilepsy. For one thing, I have recently seen the surgeon who may operate on me to remove the tumour from my brain which causes my epilepsy. I am also hoping that, from this site, people will start to think about living with epilepsy, rather than simply brushing it to the side, as is so often done. Thanks!

What You Should Know About Epilepsy
What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a common invisible illness, medical condition/disorder that affects more than 3 million people world-wide. Sometimes it is hereditary, sometimes there is some type of medical cause such as a tumor and other times is spontaneous. This medical condition is essentially neurological but affects so much more than the brain alone. How, you ask? When someone has Epilepsy, they have what is called a seizure. Seizures occur when the electrical system of the brain malfunctions and discharge...

Facing Me: My Victory
Need an Inspiration?
I am including the best review (of 13) I have received on Facing Me... I still love to read my own book because I am continually inspired by it, and it continues to inspire those whom I tell the story. To this day, I still get jaw drops when I relate the story in public. Read on: From Midwest Book Review: Midwest Book Review - an amazing first person story, March 18, 2003 Reviewer: L.A. Johnson from Nebraska USA If this book does not inspire you, nothing will. And I don't mean strictly Chri...