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Source: Health & Nutrition Aug. 1999 www.magnamags.com - By Anshula Gupta To most people, having a disease which has no cure, may seem like a death sentence. It changes their lives, alters their natures and, sometimes, even breaks marriages. The last was what happened in my case, when my husband found that he could not live with my epilepsy. |
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Look for the Silver Lining - Pranav Bhatra When people ask me why I'm not attending college, I tell them: "I've got epilepsy. And I'm undergoing treatment to control it". They look shocked, because you are not supposed to advertise that you have such a terrifying illness, with a social stigma, to boot. I find this attitude silly. Saying that I have epilepsy is just the same as saying I'm at home with a cough 'n' cold. It's a fact of my life and I have to accept it, rather than be socially disabled by feelings of bitterness or aggression. |
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Simple Facts of epilepsy Epilepsy is essentially a clinical diagnosis, i.e. from history and physical examination. Detailed account of the attack from patient and the eye witness is more important than the results of all investigations as regards confirmation of the diagnosis. |
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Problems in Schoolgoing Children with Epilepsy - Dr. K. N. Shah and - Dr. Surekha Rajadhyaksha Parents do not like to tell others that their child has epilepsy because of social implication. They fear that their child will encounter a fair amount of prejudice from teachers and schoolmates. School principal, class teachers and schoolmates as a matter of fact, should be informed about their child's epilepsy. |
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