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Expert Profile: Sophia, R.N., M.S.

Expertise: Almost any questions pertaining to epilepsy, seizures, pseudo-seizures, testing for epilepsy, medications, surgery. Self-care, appropriate emergency measures, medication side-effects, drug interactions etc.

Experience in the area
Working as an epilepsy nurse clinican in a large comprehensive epilepsy center for 15 years. Previous employment with a major pharmaceutical company working in pharmaceutical research. Before that - varied experience in nursing.

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What do you like about this subject? I am an epilepsy professional

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field? I continue to do research and continue to see patients

Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 2222
Knowledge	9.79 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.88 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		15
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		203

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
9	10	10	10	08/26/08
10	10	10	10	07/27/08
8	10	10	10	07/30/08
10	10	10	10	07/26/08
10	10	10	10	07/10/08

User Comments

I appreciate her very quick response and her advice and thank her very much for helping me.
(Regina on 08/26/08)

Thank you. Responded promptly, politely, and with assurance. A Great Help.
(Tyler on 07/27/08)

Thank you so much for answering. I didn't know emotional stress could be a trigger, that could explain a lot. Thank you again.
(Pat on 07/26/08)

Dear Sophia, Thank you for your quick response to my question.I'm sorry that there's nothing that can be done for this problem and as for surgery..ho
(Pam Pellegrino on 07/10/08)

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Recent Answers from Sophia, R.N., M.S.

2008-09-03 Should I go to the neurologist?: Hi Samantha, There is a type of seizure called "simple partial seizures" which consists of a moving of an extremity WITHOUT any change in consciousness. You have described a "shaking or twitching" of...

2008-08-26 Did I have a seizure?: Hi Brittany, The event that you described certainly could have been a seizure, and then, it could have been something else. With a family history of seizure disorders, you certainly should get this checked...

2008-08-22 paroxysamal attacks of leg pain: Dear Mohd, From what you have described, it is doubtful that this pain is related to epileptic events. The fact that Lyrica releaves it, further dismisses any suspician of epileptiform causation....

2008-07-25 Keppra and growing: Hi Tyler, Sorry for the late response to your question. I had surgery and now I am well and back. I looked up the studies on Keppra and found that they have studied growth in children who are on...

2008-07-22 unexplained seizures: Dear Nina, First I would like to apologize for this late response. I had recent surgery. Now, I am well and back and will attempt to answer your question. Your sister had what sounds like partial...