General Nursing©

What You Should Know About Epilepsy?

This, however, does not always happen. Ignorance and misconceptions about the condition has lead to social stigma. The patients live in fear, shame and secrecy. They refuse to divulge their condition to their neighbors, friends, classmates, or co-workers/employers because of ridicule, discrimination or ostracism. Some patients with epilepsy are refused admission to schools and places of employment. They are often overprotected and sheltered by their families and forbidden to pursue careers, sports and leisurely pursuits no matter how able and talented they are. They think twice before going to school, applying for a job or getting married. This is sad, because patients with epilepsy should have the right to equal opportunities to live a full life as anyone of us. It is a big waste of human potential.

Seven Habits of Responsible Patients :

1. Maintain regularly an open doctor-patient relationship.
   · Keep your doctor's appointment as instructed.
   · Discuss problems regarding treatment and precautions with your doctor thoroughly.
   · If you develop any undesirable reactions to your medications like rash, drowsiness, imbalance, dizziness, nausea, loss of appetite, consult your doctor immediately.
   · Prepare your questions regarding your condition and its treatment before seeing your doctor.
2. Take your medication regularly as instructed.
   · Stick to the prescribed dose and time of intake.
   · If there are problems, see your doctor first before making any change in the dosage of your medications.
   · Never stop your medication abruptly and without prior consultation with your doctor.

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