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Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia
Приєднався 15 лис 2020
The Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia serves over 84,800 Virginians who live with epilepsy. We aim to promote awareness about epilepsy and provide assistance to those with the disorder. Connect with us to learn more!
EpiEdu: Back to School and Epilepsy Legislation with Dr. Guha, Brie Gesick, and Rowena Gesick
Welcome back to EpiEdu, EFVA’s continuing virtual educational series.
In this video, we discuss Virginia Seizure Safe Legislation and making preparations for going back to school. Our guest speakers Dr. Rahul Guha and Brie Gesick (and parent, Rowena Gesick) share information about the new laws and provide insight on their own experiences.
Resources
www.epilepsyva.com/seizure-safe-legislation
learn.epilepsy.com/courses/school-personnel-OD-v2
In this video, we discuss Virginia Seizure Safe Legislation and making preparations for going back to school. Our guest speakers Dr. Rahul Guha and Brie Gesick (and parent, Rowena Gesick) share information about the new laws and provide insight on their own experiences.
Resources
www.epilepsyva.com/seizure-safe-legislation
learn.epilepsy.com/courses/school-personnel-OD-v2
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EpiEdu: Teenagers and Epilepsy with Dr. Aashit Shah and Izzy Gregory
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EpiEdu: Teenagers and Epilepsy. Our guest speakers Dr. Aashit Shah and Izzy Gregory share their experiences about epilepsy.
EpiEdu: Women and Epilepsy with Dr. Derek Bauer and Epilepsy Hero Ashley Chesson
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Dr. Derek Bauer and Epilepsy Hero Ashley Chesson discuss how women are affected by epilepsy. This is part of EFVA's EpiEdu Series focusing on different topics, followed by a Live Q&A Session with guest speakers. Topics discussed include menstrual cycle, contraception, dating, exercise, and pregnancy. Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia www.epilepsyva.com Production Credits Executive Producer: Suzan...
EpiEdu: Managing Our Surroundings During and After Seizures w/ Dr. Stacey Epps and Alison Kukla
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Dr. Stacey Epps and Alison Kukla discuss Managing Our Surroundings During and After Seizures. EpiEdu Educational Series by the Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia
EFVA Support for Couples
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Epileptologist Dr. Paul Lyons answers the question: how does the Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia support couples?
Supporting A Partner With Epilepsy
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Epileptologist Dr. Paul Lyons answers the question: how do you support a partner with epilepsy?
Disclosing Epilepsy To A Partner
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Epileptologist Dr. Paul Lyons answers the question: how do you explain epilepsy to your partner?
Epilepsy in Marriage
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Though it has posed challenges, epilepsy has not stopped Tom and Angie McGranahan from leading a happy and loving marriage.
Embracing Epilepsy
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Epilepsy hero Justice Bartley speaks on how he learned to accept his diagnosis and bring his loved ones into the world of epilepsy.
EpiEdu: Relationships and Epilepsy
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Epilepsy can put a strain on relationships if there isn't communication, trust, and understanding. Epileptologist Dr. Paul Lyons, epilepsy heroes Justice Bartley and Tom McGranahan, and Tom's wife Angie discuss how to successfully move your relationships forward if you have epilepsy. Whether you're single, dating, or married - this series is a must-watch.
Police Thought I Was Drunk, But I Was Having A Seizure
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Lowell Evans, regional director for the Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia, details an experience that unfortunately happens too often to those who have seizures. Instead of being treated for his seizure, he was arrested because the officer thought he was drunk. Lowell is speaking up to bring awareness to another justice system injustice that is not talked about enough. www.epilepsyva.com/ourteam
Living with Drug Resistant Epilepsy
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1/3 of people living with epilepsy do not respond to seizure medication. There is still hope! Diets, neurostimulator devices, and surgery are many of the treatment options available. Explore them here with epileptologist Dr. Firas Beitinjaneh. www.epilepsyva.com/
Avoiding Common Epilepsy Triggers
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Epileptic seizures can be managed and reduced through lifestyle modification. Epileptologist Dr. Beitinjaneh discusses common seizure triggers and the healthy habits you can develop to avoid them. www.epilepsyva.com/
Epilepsy, Police, and Crisis Intervention
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Epilepsy, Police, and Crisis Intervention
Compliance During Treatment of Epilepsy
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You can live a seizure-free life with epilepsy, but getting there requires compliance. Epileptologist Dr. Beitinjaneh describes the rewards of complying and risks of choosing not to. www.epilepsyva.com/
Review of Virginia's New Criminal Justice Laws (2020)
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Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia recently signed into law a series of bills that tackle injustices within the criminal justice system. Dr. Linda Bright, a human rights activist in the state explains what these laws are and how they will impact the epilepsy community. Senate Bill 5030 lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?ses=202&typ=bil&val=sb5030 House Bill 5099 lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp6...
EpiEdu: Managing Holiday Stress & Epilepsy with Dr. Nathan Fountain and Gina Washington
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EpiEdu: Managing Holiday Stress & Epilepsy with Dr. Nathan Fountain and Gina Washington
Get Your Daily Dose of Fruits, Veggies, and Zzzs
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Get Your Daily Dose of Fruits, Veggies, and Zzzs
Keeping a Flexible Schedule for the Holiday Season
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Keeping a Flexible Schedule for the Holiday Season
Exercise, a Natural Remedy for Holiday Stress
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Exercise, a Natural Remedy for Holiday Stress
Refill Meds Early to Avoid Holiday Stress
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Refill Meds Early to Avoid Holiday Stress
Helpful Tips for Remembering Your Meds
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Helpful Tips for Remembering Your Meds
Does this include Linda bright coercing law enforcement to unlawfully detaining and coercing csb to send patients to eastern state hospital and lying on tdos
Police are vicious towards people with Epilepsy.
She uses a slumlord pastor Vincent daniels
She's a liar everything she says is a lie
I had no choice, I was having hundreds a day; I always kept a positive attitude which everyone admired to where my first girlfriend worked out to be my wife.
As an epileptic and a volunteer for the epilepsy foundation. Epilepsy is on your license now or at least it should be
I have went into status epilepticus in front of EMS because of this. I have a grand mal and then sometimes a partial after that. They don’t acknowledge anything other than a convulsion as a seizure. Partial seizures are the second most common type of seizure and epilepsy has been found in a huge population since history of humans. It’s amazing that emergency personnel doesn’t know more about it. You handled it so kindly. I’m very frustrated and I can’t say that I would have been so kind. I’m terrified of having a seizure in public and someone calling EMS.
I fear like police hiring, EMS are hiring baboons.
Well that's great the cops heard you out, good for them!
The police should be aware of the difference between someone who is going through a seizure and someone who is drunk. A drunk person will have the odor of alcohol on them. Someone having a seizure will not have the odor of alcohol. It appears that the police officer who approached Lowell Evans had a total misunderstanding that he was having a seizure and that is why he had pulled his car off the road. He developed a sensation and knew that a seizure was possible. He simply had a seizure and he was at no risk of causing harm to others. All the officer needed to do was to asked him his name, where he was and the day's date. Just expect some confusion if the person is in the post ictal stage that follows the seizure. Also the person might not want to drive after they have had a seizure so it would be best to offer some assistance. It would be helpful perhaps for many police departments to have an special officer assigned to deal with those who have epilepsy and it might be a good thing that the officer has epilepsy themselves (make sure that it is under good control) so that they'll understand what the person is going through when they're having a seizure. It is also strongly suggested that the person affected by epilepsy or other seizure disorder carry a card with them that states that they have a seizure disorder and what to do if they're found having a seizure. Except in a few rare cases, they will not need medical attention. They will simply need assistance. Once the effects of the seizure wear off, the person will generally be O.K. However it might be a good idea sometimes for the officer to take to person home or perhaps to the police station to take a nap after the seizure until they feel better. Some people with epilepsy will be wearing a bracelet stating that they have epilepsy.
You are correct on that but he couldn’t respond because he was having a seizure. He was not Postictal. Partial seizures manifest differently depending on the part of the brain that it originates from. He was actually Postictal in the cop car and was pretty with it. That’s not always the case. God was with him that day
Every time I have these ours it completely scares me out of my mind, My seizures would occurre during my sleep and I would just find myself Wandering around on the streats wearing just my underwears.
I am in an unfortunate situation. I have epilepsy. Plus I cannot drive. I am retired. I am single now and see no one. I don’t think that a women would want to get involved with me because of my epilepsy and I cannot drive. I would be seen as a burden. Just because they most likely would think that way.I certainly don’t think less of myself. I would be there for her I was with someone and she told me.
I told a new gf about my epilepsy recently. Idk what is going to happen. I've been fighting this for 20 yrs. I am fortunate. I work can drive.
Many people who have epilepsy can drive as long as they're seizure free. However there will be judgement calls and they have to be made with care.