March 26 is considered purple day. A day set aside to educate the world about epilepsy. As you may know our son Blaze was diagnosed with epilepsy as an infant. Seizures have become a part of our daily life...unfortunately. It is very life controlling and something we have to be aware and prepared for 24/7. So today, is a good day to educate our family and friends on this very scary thing called epilepsy. Education is the key. Education can save a life.
Our son was diagnosed as an infant with simple partial seizures.
As he grew into the toddler years, his seizures changed
and he was diagnosed with complex partial seizures.
At the age of 6,
his seizures became more frequent and severe.
He also developed more types of seizures.
He is diagnosed with
Intractable Epilepsy.
He has had a combination of
Complex and Simple Partials,
Generalized seizures with status epilepticus
as well as,
Tonic Clonic, Drop,
and Absence Seizures.
He has been hospitalized numerous times
over the last year because of epilepsy.
It truly does control a person life
He is now on 3 seizure medications
and wears a monitor.
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Types of Seizures
Seizure First Aid
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