I was a Computer programmer and Systems Analyst for 15 years while fighting uncontrolled Epileptic seizures and the multiple medications I was taking to try and control the seizures. I had a Temporal Lobectomy at the end of 2004 which ended one type of seizures and created a whole new set of different types of seizures. I continued the medication without controlling my seizures. Since my brain...
misdiagnosed with epilepsy for 20 years. 10 million dollars worth of medical bills and 7 bankruptcies.
brain surgery to remove a begnine tumor caused by mercury in measel vacine.
457 jobs none paying over minimum wage all ending on the result of a seizure.
still strugleing to put food on the table for myself. had to retire on social security since my employer ,...
I have had epilepsy almost my whole life. First from a high fever-febrile seizure. About a year later, came back hard...now back in the 70's fewer options, especially small town in MI. So Phenobarbital was the answer. My whole childhood had atypical absence seizures-felt them coming on. They took a brief turn in my teens (hormones) And with stress after I got married 1st time-they started to...
Hi. My name is Liz and I have brain cancer.
This blog acts as my personal journal/communication forum/cancer soap box. I like interacting with cancer survivors (if you're alive you're a survivor), caregivers, people in the medical community, and those who are just curious and wonder what this brain cancer business is all about.
Tumor type: Glioma Grade: II, Astrocytoma with gemistocytic...
My Story
I was taken to hospital mid December 2007 aged 45 due to having a grand mal seizure or fit. CT scan confirmed our fears of a brain tumour, 2.5 cm in the left parietal lobe. I had previously experienced a few discreet episodes of having difficulty talking and reading and the tumour was located in the part of my brain used for language. The tumour was on the...
