Epilepsy-MS - Group: Support Forum http://epilepsy-ms.org/support/forum?group=1 Simple:Press Forum Version 4.0.2 Joy Miller on Epilepsy in the classroom http://epilepsy-ms.org/support/forum/educators/epilepsy-in-the-classroom/#p8 Educators http://epilepsy-ms.org/support/forum/educators/epilepsy-in-the-classroom/#p8 The entire staff at my son's school participated in a one-hour session about his epilepsy at the beginning of each school year.  This session was included in the school's staff development training during the 3 days prior to the students' first day of classes.  Because my son's seizures caused him to wander in a trance-like state, every adult on the school property was included in this session about epilepsy.  I was also granted time with each of the classes my son was in.  The teacher arranged for my son to be in the school library while the teacher and I talked with his classmates about epilepsy and how it affected my son.  The students asked questions and even made suggestions how they could help my son in the event he had a seizure at school.  In the upper grades students who were aware of his epilepsy often asked his and the teachers' permission to develop science fair projects based on the brain and seizure disorders.  My son was not only willing but also excited to contribute to these projects.

]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 23:06:38 -0500 Joy Miller on Tegretol and Vitamin D Level http://epilepsy-ms.org/support/forum/caregivers/tegretol-and-vitamin-d-level/#p7 Caregivers http://epilepsy-ms.org/support/forum/caregivers/tegretol-and-vitamin-d-level/#p7 After being on Tegretol for 17 years my son Jonathan went from never having a single tooth cavity to having 6 and 8 cavities at a time.  This came up during Jonathan's annual checkup with his epileptologist Dr. Bola Adamolekun, who immediately ordered a Vitamin D level .  The acceptable range for Vitamin D is 32-100.  Jonathan's level was 9.  Dr. Adamolekun started Jonathan on prescription Vitamin D to bring up his level, and his level is now 26.  Treatment continues.  As my son's primary caregiver, I should have continued to check the medical community for updates about long-term use of the meds Jonathan has taken over the years. 

]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 22:42:07 -0500 KristinLape on Talking my gf out of a seizure? http://epilepsy-ms.org/support/forum/caregivers/talking-my-gf-out-of-a-seizure/#p6 Caregivers http://epilepsy-ms.org/support/forum/caregivers/talking-my-gf-out-of-a-seizure/#p6

Talking is used to keep the person having the seizure calm during and after the seizure is over and they are confused of what has just happened.  Talking to someone having a seizure may help them come around quicker because its trying to get the person to respond thus causing their brain to switch its focus from the seizure to normal brain activity.  I know from my experience with my seizures that if someone talked to me, my seizures wouldn't last as long as if the seizures would have ran their course without someone talking to me.

Other things that can be done while she is having her seizure is to guide her away from hazards that may be around her at the time such as stairs, sharp objects, etc.  This is for the instance that she may begin having some movement during the seizure and doesn't harm herself.

Stay with her until she is completely aware of her surroundings and what is going on.

]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 16:00:02 -0500 KristinLape on Epilepsy in the classroom http://epilepsy-ms.org/support/forum/educators/epilepsy-in-the-classroom/#p5 Educators http://epilepsy-ms.org/support/forum/educators/epilepsy-in-the-classroom/#p5 When a seizure occurs, your students are going to need information suitable for their age level and level of comprehension. Your students also need reassurance. We encourage you (or a school nurse) to explain what has happened to the class, answer their questions, and give them a chance to say how they feel about what occurred. Doing this can greatly reduce the social impact of the seizure.

]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 10:59:55 -0500 Angela on Epilepsy in the classroom http://epilepsy-ms.org/support/forum/educators/epilepsy-in-the-classroom/#p4 Educators http://epilepsy-ms.org/support/forum/educators/epilepsy-in-the-classroom/#p4

Should I discuss seizures and epilepsy in my classroom?

]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 10:51:15 -0500 Chad Johnson on Talking my gf out of a seizure? http://epilepsy-ms.org/support/forum/caregivers/talking-my-gf-out-of-a-seizure/#p3 Caregivers http://epilepsy-ms.org/support/forum/caregivers/talking-my-gf-out-of-a-seizure/#p3 My girlfriend has staring spell seizures.  I read somewhere online that when she has a staring spell seizure that I should talk to her and that that will help her come out of it?  Is there any truth to that and are there other things I can do to help her?


]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 10:32:44 -0500 TresTownsend on Question about my child's seizures... http://epilepsy-ms.org/support/forum/caregivers/question-about-my-childs-seizures/#p2 Caregivers http://epilepsy-ms.org/support/forum/caregivers/question-about-my-childs-seizures/#p2 During seizures, people are not at risk of swallowing their tongues.  The safest and best approach is to turn that person gently on one side.  Lying on one side eases breathing and helps to prevent choking.

]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 10:24:02 -0500 Brian Wilson on Question about my child's seizures... http://epilepsy-ms.org/support/forum/caregivers/question-about-my-childs-seizures/#p1 Caregivers http://epilepsy-ms.org/support/forum/caregivers/question-about-my-childs-seizures/#p1 Can my child really swallow their tongue while having a  seizure?

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