Hi I am Rashmi from India ,suffering from epilepsy for 14 years. I have pursued my graduation degree in English, Journalism and Psychology.
Recently pursued my post-graduation degree in Psychology. I am a keyboard player and I am learning classical music from my mother.
I was affected by epilepsy at the age of 10. I had to depend on my family entirely. At the age of 16 I had to undergo an invasive diagnostic surgery which was unsuccessful. In my treatment process all my ct scans, pet scans, spect scans, MRIs all were normal. I also had to undergo a Vagus Nerve Stimulation surgery but the stimulator wasn't helpful in my case. Due to the VNS I used have side effects like hoarse voice and heavy breathing.
In April 2016 , I had a bad fall from the staircase due to an epileptic seizure. I had to undergo a brain surgery- craniotomy because of that I was admitted in the hospital and was in the ICU for a week and sometimes have memory problems , despite this I wrote my 4th semester exams and passed. Now I am completely dependent on my family and friends since my seizures lead to falls and are not under control.
I am currently 5 types of anti-epileptic drugs. While they ensure that I don't get full seizures and my seizures are partial, they also do make me drowsy.
Look forwarding to interacting with you all on this forum
Rashmi Rao
Recently pursued my post-graduation degree in Psychology. I am a keyboard player and I am learning classical music from my mother.
I was affected by epilepsy at the age of 10. I had to depend on my family entirely. At the age of 16 I had to undergo an invasive diagnostic surgery which was unsuccessful. In my treatment process all my ct scans, pet scans, spect scans, MRIs all were normal. I also had to undergo a Vagus Nerve Stimulation surgery but the stimulator wasn't helpful in my case. Due to the VNS I used have side effects like hoarse voice and heavy breathing.
In April 2016 , I had a bad fall from the staircase due to an epileptic seizure. I had to undergo a brain surgery- craniotomy because of that I was admitted in the hospital and was in the ICU for a week and sometimes have memory problems , despite this I wrote my 4th semester exams and passed. Now I am completely dependent on my family and friends since my seizures lead to falls and are not under control.
I am currently 5 types of anti-epileptic drugs. While they ensure that I don't get full seizures and my seizures are partial, they also do make me drowsy.
Look forwarding to interacting with you all on this forum
Rashmi Rao
