Yeti Posted September 11, 2003 Share Posted September 11, 2003 Originally posted by ~Heidi~ [color=darkred][/color] Doctors & nurses.... in my opinion get paid too much $$ to sit back & watch individuals' such as yourself ponder on whether or not something (medicine), is relevant for you to take or not.. I just hope for your well being that all works out for you.. Even if you have to do all the research yourself.... in knowing that you'll be just fine!!! i, too, thought this once... but it's not the case, for watching and monitoring are two different things. there are more then two dozen medications given for epilepsy, reason being that some people don't react to some and others built up a tolerance to others. i myself have a incredibly high immune system, able to fight off medications and side effects. i've built up an immunity to 7 medications already, and the dosage i need to take of the medication Topamax would kill a small child, but for the most part it suppresses my seizures. there isn't much more for a doctor to do for me, or anyone that develops epilepsy after the stages of puberty, for once the body goes through that development it's almost impossible to naturally stop having seizures... therefor the only thing to do is to take medication, or if lucky enough be able to receive surgery... but believe me, doctors and nurses do much more then watch, also nurse do not make nearly as much as what i think you are assuming... unless they are working in a large hospital within a major city they receive approximately $22 an hour on average... doctors, they deserve every penny they receive for the amount of time they invest... Patty, take it one day at a time... it may take a little time before you actually find out what it is that's going on, but you will. - Yeti Link to post Share on other sites
Author Patty Posted September 17, 2003 Author Share Posted September 17, 2003 Last night was a good night.I tried that new medicine called neurontin and I had no seizures last night!So hopefully my nearologist found me something that worked.I saw him today and he wants me to go up to 2 tablets.If i dont take it,then I'll get a siezure and fall off the bed. Patty Link to post Share on other sites
sonofhud Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Awesome! Glad to hear thats workin for you. Link to post Share on other sites
2SidestoStories Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Yay for Patty! Glad to hear you've found something to help you with at least one of your troubles! Link to post Share on other sites
cindy0039 Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Keep listening to your doctor, Patty. He knows what's best for you. Link to post Share on other sites
Heidi2 Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Best of luck Patty!! Hope all works in your beneficial health intakes!! Link to post Share on other sites
yes Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 congrats Patty. good luck, -yes Link to post Share on other sites
moimeme Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 I'm glad you got over your fear, Patty! Congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites
jenny Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 that's awesome, girl! congrats! Link to post Share on other sites
Yeti Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 thants great news... keep with it, and try not to forget dosages. might be wise to get some sort of pill case. remember, don't freak out it you start getting any odd feelings from the meds... drowsiness, dopiness, or nausea... if they get to much to tolerate then contact the doctor though. hope everuthing works out well for you. - Yeti Link to post Share on other sites
Author Patty Posted September 24, 2003 Author Share Posted September 24, 2003 The medicine is working great! Im feeling great and havent had any seizures recently! Patty Link to post Share on other sites
cindy0039 Posted September 24, 2003 Share Posted September 24, 2003 That's great Patty! I'm happy for you. Link to post Share on other sites
Heidi2 Posted September 25, 2003 Share Posted September 25, 2003 [color=darkred][/color] Hey Patty!!! Congratulations with your succession to the new medicine thus far..!!.. Hope all goes well with you & that. Link to post Share on other sites
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