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Epilepsy/Expert Profile
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.
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
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| sunny | 12/06/11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | OK! THANX. |
| sunny | 12/02/11 | 8 | 8 | 10 | |
| SUNNY | 12/01/11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | Hi Sophia, Thankyou very much for your ..... |
| Anne | 11/01/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Such a quick response thank you!!! |
| Des | 10/21/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for this reply, it was ..... |
Recent Answers from Sophia, R.N., M.S.
2012-02-11 what is this urgent?:
Jacqueline, If your physicians have diagnosed you as having pseudoseizures, you do not have epilepsy. It is a condition that concerns your emotional health rather than your physical health. It has nothing
2012-02-05 seisures:
Tami, Your son has the type of seizures that are provoked by alcohol, and sleep deprivation and visual stimuli. I do not know if his seizures will stop if he refrains from these activities. Chances are
2011-12-01 Headache:
Dear Deb, Yes - I would definitely report your symptoms. They can be significant or not. An example being that there are some types of seizures that the only symptom is smelling something that is not
2011-10-31 worried after EEG, waiting for more info:
Anne, I will attempt to answer your questions. You ask if the response you had to the hyperventilation was a seizure. From the way that you describe it, it does not sound like a seizure. You ask if
2011-10-21 EEG Recoring explained:
Dear Des, The significant part of this EEG is the recording of frequent abnormal brain waves in both sides of his brain. That may be evidence of very frequent or ongoing seizure activity. This should
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