tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post5694539227495524761..comments2024-02-19T00:58:11.513-08:00Comments on School teacher by day, Superhero by night: Holding Our BreathErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06534639424668879187noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-31319272877712968502012-04-08T19:33:19.160-07:002012-04-08T19:33:19.160-07:00i didnt know animals could have epilepsy as well! ...i didnt know animals could have epilepsy as well! scg00387 at yahoo dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-20550928334349086942012-04-08T18:04:47.533-07:002012-04-08T18:04:47.533-07:00I honestly didn't know what a seizure technica...I honestly didn't know what a seizure technically is - sudden bursts of electrical energy that disrupts functions of the brain - never knew. Thank you for encouraging me to learn something new!The Legershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00737582461511061910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-49980668900735459362012-04-05T19:15:08.733-07:002012-04-05T19:15:08.733-07:00I didn't know that in 7 out of 10 people they ...I didn't know that in 7 out of 10 people they don't know the cause of the epilepsy, that's nuts. I always think of medical science diagnosing things and KNOWING the cause, I forget that really is not always the case. And (neurobiology was a looooong time ago for me) I forget how little we really understand about the brain, so much is guessing and learning by trial and error. <br /><br />It's so awesome that you are participating in the run and even more awesome that those near you are doing it too.Kayceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02469960707724284744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-17723066698766455142012-04-05T12:30:06.014-07:002012-04-05T12:30:06.014-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Listen To Your Mother Spokanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11593923196139413440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-57365264783607960082012-04-05T08:32:41.050-07:002012-04-05T08:32:41.050-07:00I didn't know having an infection such as meni...I didn't know having an infection such as menigitis can cause epilepsyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15162090612016839763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-85152750224007743912012-04-05T08:04:34.577-07:002012-04-05T08:04:34.577-07:00I learned that if there is a first seizure you sho...I learned that if there is a first seizure you should take your child in for a thorough medical examination to help determine the probability of further seizures. That helps determine what care the child will need. Thanks for a chance to win!Host-It Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01408414926160521247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-34054175994829887532012-04-05T05:31:18.853-07:002012-04-05T05:31:18.853-07:00I still remember reading that first post of yours ...I still remember reading that first post of yours and knowing how scary it is to see your child have a seizure. Granted my daughter's seizures were related to illness, but it was still one of the scariest moments of my life. I learned that 7 out of 10 cases of people with epilepsy have NO known causes - how frustrating! I know of three other people who have epilepsy and, when not under control it can be so life changing...but, with the right medication a person can go LOOOOOONG stretches without seizures. My grandpa had epilepsy and sometimes they'd have to change his medications because they were no longer working - but thankfully there are medications to treat them now. <br /><br />PS - I wanted to try to make a visit to be part of Team Tommy, but this pregnancy has already taken a lot out of me. I'll be cheering you all on though - and maybe next year (with baby in tow :).Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208781709481476497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-19944397387210173122012-04-04T22:55:07.165-07:002012-04-04T22:55:07.165-07:00I learned that a regular sleep cycle can guard aga...I learned that a regular sleep cycle can guard against have a seizure. I'm praying that Tommy's seizure in October was his last one EVER!<br /><br />Maureen M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-67425400866279859902012-04-04T19:09:10.453-07:002012-04-04T19:09:10.453-07:007 out of 10 people with epilepsy no cause can be f...7 out of 10 people with epilepsy no cause can be found? So scary and frustrating.<br /><br />If I win please just donate the money to the team, and if the gift card is already purchased I will use it to bring donuts for the team on May 12th. :-)Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122273558727647339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-46299697842237441552012-04-04T17:50:38.796-07:002012-04-04T17:50:38.796-07:00I feel like most of that I knew, but I was surpris...I feel like most of that I knew, but I was surprised that there's a high incidence of new cases in those over 65!Kristin Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-62332524609695646272012-04-04T17:27:54.318-07:002012-04-04T17:27:54.318-07:00I'm not sure there's anything more for me ...I'm not sure there's anything more for me to learn but I must say that I am glad to see they've added diet to treatment options! Years ago that wasn't there. And for anyone reading this that might be seeking answers: seizure-freedom and/or control IS very real and possible. <br /><br />StephStephanie Wilson she/her @babystephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703122439142892617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-26466836663525084262012-04-04T16:19:48.346-07:002012-04-04T16:19:48.346-07:00I learned that something can be implanted in the b...I learned that something can be implanted in the brain to help stop them. Wow! And I'm with Adam- if I win put the money towards the team. :)Foursonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07470306593323990269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-48578617163720594252012-04-04T15:58:56.583-07:002012-04-04T15:58:56.583-07:00I did not realize a cause isn't found in so ma...I did not realize a cause isn't found in so many cases.Barihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14677387733194492488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-36099928109842196362012-04-04T15:25:58.564-07:002012-04-04T15:25:58.564-07:00I did not know that there were so many cases where...I did not know that there were so many cases where the cause was undiagnosed.Sarah @ Feed My Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05712597749201393985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-20572657203875079252012-04-04T13:01:24.313-07:002012-04-04T13:01:24.313-07:00I did not realize it affected so many either. Scar...I did not realize it affected so many either. Scary!! Good Luck!!Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04449615438949340653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-1932968028592939862012-04-04T11:44:07.576-07:002012-04-04T11:44:07.576-07:00I learned a lot, thank you for opening my eyes. I ...I learned a lot, thank you for opening my eyes. I didn't realize it impacted so many either! It was always something I knew of, but didn't know about!! Good luck & I wish I could be there to walk/run with Tommy!!!!Whitney (mother_maid from twitter Ü )noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-26178239240353888832012-04-04T09:54:55.735-07:002012-04-04T09:54:55.735-07:00I read the whole page, I had no idea Epilepsy impa...I read the whole page, I had no idea Epilepsy impacted so many people...and, 30% of new cases are children! WOW!<br /><br />When I was a kid I suffered from petit mal seizures on a regular basis, but because they only lasted for seconds at a time, I was never diagnosed or treated. They are extremely infrequent now, only occurring when I'm 100% exhausted and/or super stressed. <br /><br />It scared the crap out of my Mom, and was really frustrating for me, every single time it happened. I would stop talking, lose my train of thought and lose muscle control in my hands/arms. So, I can only imagine what you guys must go through with the big seizures. Thank goodness he's seizure free since October!!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314818261434558822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-11443228635969436412012-04-04T08:07:43.411-07:002012-04-04T08:07:43.411-07:00Also? Blogged: http://julievisionkitchen.blogspot....Also? Blogged: http://julievisionkitchen.blogspot.com/2012/04/tommys-team-have-you-joined-yet.htmlJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04014042111114340890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-40385497844043055612012-04-04T08:05:11.079-07:002012-04-04T08:05:11.079-07:00Hey, if I win, can you just put that $30 toward th...Hey, if I win, can you just put that $30 toward the team and I'll buy my own donuts? Kthanksbye.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795756912910835287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667216505702880938.post-75827973704107286382012-04-04T07:51:49.082-07:002012-04-04T07:51:49.082-07:00Can my fact be that I totally DIDN'T learn any...Can my fact be that I totally DIDN'T learn anything because I went to that exact page when Tommy was diagnosed? I did learn then-- I knew nothing about seizure disorders or epilepsy and I'm sad that I've been compelled to learn because it effects someone I love. Tommy is such an awesome little dude and I hope that the money you raise as Team Tommy will help lead to a cure!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04014042111114340890noreply@blogger.com