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My wife was, until recently, a very well-controlled epileptic. Her occasional problems with auras were moderated by the fact that she is one of the few her naurologist has ever seen that could literally shake them off.
This changed recently when my wife had a pair of seizures within twelve hours of each other, about a week ago. She was doing better, however, actually had a couple of good days, but now she has started working again. Granted, it is from home, but it is still using her brain for major multi-tasking {she is the manager of a small firm}. Since she has been working, we have had aurus nearly every day, and one tonight that involved aphasia, which only showed up one time in the past.
I am asking her to insist upon an assistant at the physical office, and take on lighter duty but also to rest, meaning low mental activity preferably with eyes closed or asleep, for at least an hour in the middle of her day, and an hour at the end, until things start righting themselves. This is pretty normal rehab for a more "physical" injury; the "muscle" of the brain would seem no different.
I do not believe that I am overreacting; I am a scared husband who will do just about anything to see his wife better, but I need suggestions. I also need a little support, both for myself and my approach. The whole idea, after all, is to help her get back to where she wants to be, but healthily an safely.[/B]
This changed recently when my wife had a pair of seizures within twelve hours of each other, about a week ago. She was doing better, however, actually had a couple of good days, but now she has started working again. Granted, it is from home, but it is still using her brain for major multi-tasking {she is the manager of a small firm}. Since she has been working, we have had aurus nearly every day, and one tonight that involved aphasia, which only showed up one time in the past.
I am asking her to insist upon an assistant at the physical office, and take on lighter duty but also to rest, meaning low mental activity preferably with eyes closed or asleep, for at least an hour in the middle of her day, and an hour at the end, until things start righting themselves. This is pretty normal rehab for a more "physical" injury; the "muscle" of the brain would seem no different.
I do not believe that I am overreacting; I am a scared husband who will do just about anything to see his wife better, but I need suggestions. I also need a little support, both for myself and my approach. The whole idea, after all, is to help her get back to where she wants to be, but healthily an safely.[/B]