Overcoming Epilepsy and Seizing Life

An episode of the Aunty M Brain Tumours Talk Show podcast, hosted by Claire Bullimore, titled "Overcoming Epilepsy and Seizing Life" was published on August 10, 2023 and runs 6 minutes.

August 10, 2023 ·6m · Aunty M Brain Tumours Talk Show

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Summary

The conversation follows Joss Fleming, who began experiencing seizures at the age of 16, initially attributing them to déjà vu. Over time, the seizures escalated, leading to a notable incident during a vacation. Medical evaluations revealed the presence of a Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour causing epilepsy. After attempting various medications and enduring up to 15 seizures weekly, Joss underwent two surgeries in 2011. The procedures took place at the National Hospital and incorporated advanced imaging techniques, effectively halting the seizures. Despite post-surgery challenges, including swelling, Joss recuperated and enthusiastically embraced life, even participating in daring activities. Regular checkups and MRI scans are now part of Joss's ongoing healthcare routine. Joss encourages others not to let medical conditions hinder their pursuits and highlights the significance of consulting medical experts while chasing their goals. Follow Aunty M Brain Tumours on: ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ You can also find out more on the Aunty M Brain Tumours Blog - ⁠⁠Click Here.⁠⁠

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The conversation follows Joss Fleming, who began experiencing seizures at the age of 16, initially attributing them to déjà vu. Over time, the seizures escalated, leading to a notable incident during a vacation. Medical evaluations revealed the presence of a Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumour causing epilepsy. After attempting various medications and enduring up to 15 seizures weekly, Joss underwent two surgeries in 2011. The procedures took place at the National Hospital and incorporated advanced imaging techniques, effectively halting the seizures. Despite post-surgery challenges, including swelling, Joss recuperated and enthusiastically embraced life, even participating in daring activities. Regular checkups and MRI scans are now part of Joss's ongoing healthcare routine. Joss encourages others not to let medical conditions hinder their pursuits and highlights the significance of consulting medical experts while chasing their goals.

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