Hello Everybody,
I prefer to describe my Epilepsy as a condition. Outside of the many Grand Mal seizures I have had to endure, my life apart from having to take numerous medicines, has been relatively normal and calm. As far as medication is concerned, I take Lamictal and Epilim. I am fortunate to have a consultant who specialises in Epilepsy and who gives me ample time when I visit him. The many other Neurologists hardly gave me the time of day.
Some years ago I pleaded with my Neurologist to reduce the Epilim dosage, in order to counteract the excessive shaking when carrying items such as coffee mugs. This proved to be a devastating decision to take. In March of last year, on the eve of our national holiday Patrick's day, I suffered 3 Grand Mal seizures. I was hospitalised for a week. It was a great disappointment for me, as it was 10 years since the last seizure. As a result I have not been able to drive since. However, the year has finally come to end and I will be on the road once more.
I realise I was fortunate to have had medical help when I needed it so badly. One thing that happened to me in hospital was that I suffered bouts of Paranoia. I became very confused, such as imagining people speaking about me and the nurses setting up a special unit to monitor me. I even tried to escape from the hospital but security thankfully intervened. Can anyone identify with this particular condition?
Thank you all for taking the time to read my letter.
Ciotog
I prefer to describe my Epilepsy as a condition. Outside of the many Grand Mal seizures I have had to endure, my life apart from having to take numerous medicines, has been relatively normal and calm. As far as medication is concerned, I take Lamictal and Epilim. I am fortunate to have a consultant who specialises in Epilepsy and who gives me ample time when I visit him. The many other Neurologists hardly gave me the time of day.
Some years ago I pleaded with my Neurologist to reduce the Epilim dosage, in order to counteract the excessive shaking when carrying items such as coffee mugs. This proved to be a devastating decision to take. In March of last year, on the eve of our national holiday Patrick's day, I suffered 3 Grand Mal seizures. I was hospitalised for a week. It was a great disappointment for me, as it was 10 years since the last seizure. As a result I have not been able to drive since. However, the year has finally come to end and I will be on the road once more.
I realise I was fortunate to have had medical help when I needed it so badly. One thing that happened to me in hospital was that I suffered bouts of Paranoia. I became very confused, such as imagining people speaking about me and the nurses setting up a special unit to monitor me. I even tried to escape from the hospital but security thankfully intervened. Can anyone identify with this particular condition?
Thank you all for taking the time to read my letter.
Ciotog
