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Starting with epilepsy at the age of 15

Posted By dracowd63

"Starting with epilepsy at the age of 15"

About: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities /Learning Disability Services - Community / Epilepsy Service

(as the patient),

I started having seizures at 15 years old, completely out of the blue, which was very upsetting for me and my family.

Since then I have had numerous appointments and tests to find out what was causing my seizures and absences and have been taking medication for several years to control the symptoms. Thankfully the medication works well.

Now I’m an adult, I need to focus on the future and to get a job so I can support myself and to live independently.

It has been reassuring to have met Sarah today, as she will help support me going forward.

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Response from Sarah Pashley, Nurse Consultant - Epilepsy, IDD, nottinghamshire healthcare NHS trust 2 years ago
Sarah Pashley
Nurse Consultant - Epilepsy, IDD,
nottinghamshire healthcare NHS trust

Submitted on 03/03/2022 at 15:05
Published on Care Opinion at 15:11

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It was lovely to meet you for the first time as you transition in to the adult epilepsy service. I am pleased to hear you felt reassured after meeting me today.

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