my best friend has a 14 year old son who
is about to start
high school next year, he has epilepsy,
and she has never told
him. Unfortantly his best friend just
killed himself, and I am
afraid that this extra stress will cause
him to have an attack.
I have told her many times that she needs
to tell him, he is also
very over weight and I believe that this
needs to be kept an
eye on for his sake. I don't know enough
about epilepsy
(actully very little) and I dont think
that she does either. Where can
i go to get her the information that may
change her mind. I realize
that I might seem incredibly nosey, but I
worry for his health.
Any advice will be great.... Thanks
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phil dennison
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 71 Location: illinois
Why Posted: 01-06-04 05:01am
The boy needs to know who he is.
Life will be easier if he knows.
Mommy why is school so hard? Son part of
your brain is dead.
Mommy will I get better ? No son
mommy what will be when I grow up ? Son
you be a good person.
Mommy what the best way to live with this.
No no no no stress.
Mommy should my friends know. Yes
everyone should.
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mbrumitgm
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Jan 2004 Posts: 4
Posted: 01-08-04 13:49pm
Tell my child that part of her brain is
dead??? I don't think so because it
simply isn't. It just works differently
that a "normal" persons. Dead??? Ask
you neurologist please or read a book
about it. It's not dead it just
misfires.
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phil dennison
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 14 Nov 2003 Posts: 71 Location: illinois
Posted: 01-08-04 20:35pm
Your wrong
i hate the neurologist.
They do nothing for you.
I would be shocked, if your doctor knows
you from the last visit.
I am 36 I had brain surgery.
I am free, free at last.
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bubble1
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Jan 2004 Posts: 16
Finding Out More About Epilepsy Posted: 01-18-04 14:53pm
Hi dixxie
a good way of finding out more about
epilepsy is to visit www.Epilespy.Org.Uk
i hope your friend does tell her son that
he has epilespy. I had epilespy for 3
years before it was diagnosed and it was a
very confusing and scary time. When I
was diagnosed, I was so releived to find
out what was wrong with me. I have no
doubts that your friend's son will be
feeling very confused and the web-site
i've given you has information for parents
whose children have epilepsy.
Hope this helps.
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san54
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 28 Dec 2003 Posts: 227 Location: Virginia
When Do You Tell Posted: 01-18-04 15:52pm
He needs to be told now. He is old
enough to handle it and he needs to start
being pro-active with his illness.
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MickeyFan
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Joined: 28 Jan 2004 Posts: 73 Location: Algonac, Mi.
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It's Something You Can't Hide From..... Posted: 01-28-04 15:34pm
If you have a seizure disorder you can not
ignore it. You need to educate yourself
and your family and friends about it.
(schools too if its a child) there are
many places to get info from here are just
a few:
epilepsyfoundation.Org
or call them at 800-332-1000 they will
help find the info your looking for, I
have called them myself many times asking
questions about different things. Mostly
about my meds and the side effects.
Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Posts: 60 Location: oroville,Ca
Please Tell Him Posted: 01-29-04 15:14pm
Get on the efn
ca@epilepsynorcal.Org website and look
up amy sturdevant story. It will help
you and your child. I have epy to it hit
me when I was 38 now i'm 44. God bless
jamie
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jamal
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Posts: 60 Location: oroville,Ca
Please Tell Him Posted: 01-29-04 15:15pm
Get on the efn
ca@epilepsynorcal.Org website and look
up amy sturdevant story. It will help
you and your child. I have epy to it hit
me when I was 38 now i'm 44. God bless
jamie
