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Expertise
I can answer questions related to epilepsy in general with school and work, medications, living with epilepsy and getting the most out of your treatment as well as surgery evaluation and emergency treatment of seizures specializing in seizures following head injuries or in special needs population
Experience in the area
10 years experience in emergency medical services 2 years experience providing medical services for special needs/brain injury patients with epilepsy Diagnosed with epilepsy in 2000 following head trauma
Organizations
epilepsy foundation of america, hospital focus group related to treatment of status seizure study
Education/Credentials
H.O.P.E. (helping other people with epilepsy) mentor National Epilepsy Advocate
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Gabriel | 11/23/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank-you for your timely, polite etc response ..... |
| Riz | 10/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | BEST ANSWER!!! KEEP IT UP |
| Daniel | 10/06/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jodie | 08/07/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your quick response |
| Green | 07/27/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from beth
2009-11-18 Epilepsy?:
Hello, Your question is a bit confusing but I think I know what you are trying to ask so I will do my best to answer okay? If I'm missing the question, just feel free to follow up. 1) It does sound
2009-10-29 Seizure Recurrence?:
Hello, About 1 in 10 people will have a seizure at some point in their life from a variety of causes. Sometimes the cause is completely unknown. You do not say how old you are which is sometimes a
2009-10-06 Brain Infection:
Hello, First of all, I am not a doctor, I am a paramedic and person with epilepsy so I can only speak from my knowledge in those areas. Also, every person is an individual and it is difficult to say
2009-10-03 Preexsisting sezires & transformations:
Hello, First I do not understand what you exactly are asking I'm sorry. However, if you are asking if Tegretol is an appropriate medicine, I am not your doctor, so I cannot advise, however, I would
2009-09-29 Seizure?:
First let me start off by saying I'm sorry this happened to you. I'm sure it was very frightening. It is possible that it was a seizure as some types of seizures have an aura of fear and you may hyperventilate
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