Was diagnosed with Myoclonus Epilepsy in 2009 but October of 2010 is when I had what I was would call my first "grand mal" seizure. It was like an out-of-body experience, where I felt like I was yelling or screaming out for help but nothing was happening and my arm was numb and frozen. I came out of it with a headache and bleeding tongue since I had bit it. Since then I have had 8 of those types of seizures. I have finally come to the understanding that I need to be on medication but with no medical insurance, I am not sure what my options are in that regards. How can I get on medication without insurance?
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I hope you find a way - thanks for posting
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I'm afraid i can't answer your question since i live in the UK, but i'm sure there will be people along soon. In the meantime i'll search out a couple of threads about medication and what to do if you can't afford it.
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/when-you-cant-afford-medication-1452/
Hmm i could only find the one, i hope it helps you some. Nakamova is normally good at pulling up links lol.
http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/when-you-cant-afford-medication-1452/
Hmm i could only find the one, i hope it helps you some. Nakamova is normally good at pulling up links lol.
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Hi mmathew, welcome to CWE!
The hospital or clinic where you were diagnosed may be able to connect you with social services to get health benefits. This thread may also help: http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/when-you-cant-afford-medication-1452/
You could also try being as proactive as possible: Maintaining your overall health, avoid extremes of diet or behavior, keep a seizure journal to look for possible triggers. More info here: http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f22/proactive-prescription-epilepsy-1254/
Best,
Nakamova
The hospital or clinic where you were diagnosed may be able to connect you with social services to get health benefits. This thread may also help: http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f23/when-you-cant-afford-medication-1452/
You could also try being as proactive as possible: Maintaining your overall health, avoid extremes of diet or behavior, keep a seizure journal to look for possible triggers. More info here: http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/forums/f22/proactive-prescription-epilepsy-1254/
Best,
Nakamova