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UPDATED: Thu, 11/08/2007 - 4:45pm
Information for Seniors
What is epilepsy? Does epilepsy affect me differently now that I am older? Do I need to be concerned about drug interactions between the medications I am already taking and my epilepsy medication? Visit the pages inside epilepsy.com's Senior section and learn answers to these questions and more to help you lead an independent, healthy life!
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| Need better understanding | Aug 19, 2008 | |
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| Over 40 Different Types Of Seizures - Revised | 9,826 | |
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| Conceiving with epilepsy | Aug 18, 2008 | |
| cukinha | ||
| Seizures after Weight Loss Surgery | Jul 26, 2008 | |
| meltingmama | ||
| Arts And Photography Support Epilepsy | Jul 5, 2008 | |
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| juevenile myo-clonic epilepesy group | Jul 3, 2008 | |
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| Sports | Jun 12, 2008 | |
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| meltingmama | ||
| Epilepsy Innovation Summit May 2008 | May 13, 2008 | |
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| Who knew!? | Aug 18, 2008 | |
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| just the beggining | Aug 18, 2008 | |
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| My Story with epilepsy | Aug 17, 2008 | |
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What is the most important issue that you'd like your doctor to talk with you about?
Possible side effects of medicines
27% (29 votes)
How people respond to medicines differently
8% (9 votes)
Different medication options
13% (14 votes)
Support groups and epilepsy websites
7% (8 votes)
Social services for help with jobs, financial help and transportation
16% (17 votes)
Other treatments like surgery
10% (11 votes)
I don't need more information from my doctor
10% (11 votes)
Other
8% (9 votes)
Total votes: 108
(Note: You must log in or register to participate in this poll.)
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