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Why Does No One Talk About Catamenial Epilepsy?

Catamenial epilepsy is a condition in which seizures are more likely to occur around the time of menstruation. There are three types of catamenial epilepsy, (C1), that occurs before a period begins, during ovulation (C2), and during the luteal phase, (C3), the time between the ovulation and the next period. Read more…

By Katie Nunn, 4 yearsMarch 26, 2021 ago
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050: RNS (featuring Michael McKenna)

In this episode, we describe Responsive Neurostimulation for Seizures (or RNS) and the RNS System created by NeuroPace Inc. Mike McKenna from NeuroPace Inc. generously comes on the show to describe his own experience with The RNS System. Though RNS sounds a lot like VNS, the two technologies are quite Read more…

By David Clifford, 4 yearsMarch 18, 2021 ago
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030: Stress Seizure Spiral

In this episode, we’re going to continue from our last episode and exploration of Stress and Anxiety. Our host, David Clifford, describes what he calls the Stress Seizure Spiral then gives you the tools to be able to recognize you’re in it and how to safely get out. Jump to Read more…

By David Clifford, 5 yearsSeptember 17, 2020 ago
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005: Let’s Talk Triggers

Are “flashing lights”, as most people think, the most statistically likely trigger for a Seizure? In this episode, I provide tips and tricks on how to avoid the triggers that are statistically the most likely to cause breakthrough seizures. To Know theyself is the beginning of Wisdom. SOCRATES Where to Read more…

By David Clifford, 5 yearsMarch 12, 2020 ago
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