Monday, April 27, 2009

Re: [epilepsy] Medical Diary



CBI,

That sounds like a good idea.

Millie

> One of the things I have done to help my memory and working with my doctor
> is to keep a medical diary. Whenever I have a seizure I track it on a
> calendar in the back of the book as well as make notes what I was doing
> before the seizure. It's helped me find causes of my seizures. For
> example, operating a lawnmower or snow blower I have found will result in
> a partial seizure. I therefore don't run this equipment any more. I don't
> know if others could use this technique but it is something that permits
> me to keep private thoughts and also allows me to come through the
> confusion after a seizure. I usually get annoyed with myself thinking I
> did something to initiate it but that isn't the case for the most part. I
> hope I will be able to draw other similarities in the future. My wife
> things when I push myself in exercising or working in the yard that it
> will cause one. I'm not convinced but my records may reveal it otherwise
> in the future.
> I also keep track of blood levels for the medication I take as well as
> should I miss a dose, which is rare. Just a thought others may want to
> try this technique. I do caution that this is something you should keep
> to yourself and only you let others know what you wish.
> It is probably the most private thing I have and I don't want it used or
> misinterpreted by others. I have had my wife write up her version of what
> happened and I tape her notes into the book to include it.
> That also has helped. Thanks everyone for your support. Take care.
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