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Ok, so I've not been feeling the best the last two years and I suppose I know now what this has all been leading up to. While on vacation in Jersey with mom and sister at their house I had a seizure in the local WalMart, where else hugh? You WalMart fans. All I know is I felt dizzy, next thing people were trying to secure me to a gurney and then I was in the hospital, many hours later my family and I were piecing this all together. Today's visit to the neurologist and some Lamictal later I now have something new to learn about and deal with. Very confused, crying today, upset today, leaning heavily on the Lord and my family here I am. So flood me with information and I'll try to read all I can in the next few days from this site. I need a site that is reliable, honest and informative.
Thanks and can't wait to be comforatble with this if it is possible.
Mysticalgeni
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HI JEANNIE, A GOOD SCOTTISH NAME THAT, WELCOME TO THE GANG.
I CHOSE A RECORD SHOP IN EDINBURGH, NO WALMART THEN AND FEW OVER HERE AT ALL.
LEANING ON THE LORD IS THE FIRST, BEST STEP YOU CAN TAKE, BUT YOU KNOW THAT. I USE CAPS FOR MY FLWE WHO HAVE IMPAIRED VISION.
TLBY&KY
ADZ
You are right about leaning on the Lord. I don't know if I'm so confident that no matter what he will take care of me, good or bad or if I'm in denial. I'm still being diagnosed.........it's a wait and see, test test test. Have a great July 4th...
I went to my first scottish festival in NC this spring, what a blast...I love the music....
WELCOME TO E.COM AND THE WALMART GROUP! JUST TRYING TO LIGHTEN UP YOUR MOOD WITH THE WALMART GROUP BUT WE SHOULD HAVE ONE. THERE ARE QUITE A FEW OF US THAT HAVE REPORTED HAVING SEIZURES AT WALMART. MUST BE A POPULAR SPOT!!
I AM SO SORRY YOU ARE HAVING TO GO THRU THIS AND HAVE BEEN DIAGONSED WITH EPILEPSY. BEING NEW TO SEIZURES IS VERY SCARY, BUT WITH LOTS OF SUPPORT FROM YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND HERE AT E.COM YOU WILL FIND IT DOES GET EASIER. ALSO REMEMBER THE POEM "FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND" THRU TIMES OF TROUBLE THERE IS ONE SET OF FOOTPRINTS, THE LORD IS CARRYING YOU.
ANYTIME YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, JUST POST THEM. READ THE FORUMS, IF SOME ONE TALKS ABOUT SOMETHING IN THEM THAT YOU DONT UNDERSTAND, JUST ASK. WE ARE HERE FOR YOU!!
I TYPE IN CAPS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
GOD BLESS,
BANFFGIRL
LIFE IS FRAGILE, HANDLE WITH CARE.
welcome to our site mystic...........there are wonderful people here to answer any questions u may have......very sorry to hear about your sz at wal mart.....sounds like u have a great support team at home.....take care mystic and god bless you and your family................
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I was fortunate to be in jersey with my mother and sister. I live in NC alone so that would not have been as good, although I do have a large family. Getting mixed messages from doctor. Neuro in NJ wants me to have MRI, neuro in NC didn't think I needed one and yesterday at MD's visit he wants me to have one so I suppose that is my next step. I'm not really worried since the doctor said I will (because I did not before) not have any warnings. I won't know about the seizure till it's over....it's all very confusing and I'm trying to absorb it.
So far I'm enjoying this site. Lots to read about. Happy 4th
HI MYSTICAL, I AM SORRY YOU HAVE HAD A DIAGNOSIS OF SEIZURES. YOU HAVE COME TO A WONDERFUL SITE, WHERE THERE IS A WEALTH OF INFORMATION AND THE KINDEST, MOST SUPPORTIVE PEOPLE I HAVE EVEN HAD THE PLEASURE OF KNOWING. THIS IS A SITE YOU CAN TRUST. LOOK AROUND, READ OTHER BLOGS, CHECK THE FORUMS, ALL THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SEIZURES. YOU WILL LEARN MORE THAN YOU EVER THOUGHT ONE COULD. YOU WILL FIND HERE, A PLACE TO SHARE YOUR FEARS AND YOUR JOYS, UPS AND DOWNS, AND MAKE FRIENDS THAT YOU KNOW WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU WHENEVER YOU NEED A SHOULDER TO CRY ON OR A FEW GOOD JOKES. GOOD LUCK, GOD BLESS.........
I WISH YOU PEACE, LOVE, BLESSINGS, JOY.........JAN
I USE ALL CAPS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
Jan
I understand I'm one of those visually impaired...especially since my siz...I feel like I need to get an eye exam.
Thanks for your kind words and I just can't read enough right now. Have a good day.
Jeannie
JEANIE, DID YOU GET THE EMAIL I SENT YOU EXPLAINING HOW TO ACCESSORIZE YOUR COMPUTER FOR YOUR VISIION? I SENT IT RIGHT AFTER I WROTE ON YOUR BLOG HOW TO DO IT. THE PRINT WAS VERY VERY LARGE......A 24 FONT.....WHICH IS WHAT I USE. I HOPE IT HELPED YOU. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN AND HOW ARE YOU DOING?
I WISH YOU PEACE, LOVE, BLESSINGS, JOY.........JAN
I USE ALL CAPS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
JEANNIE, COPY AND PASTE THIS ON WORD BEFORE YOU READ IT, ALL RIGHT? I AM GOING TO TELL YOU HOW TO HELP SEE BETTER ON THE COMPUTER, AND YES, DO GET YOUR EYES CHECKED RIGHT AWAY. IF YOUR VISION WAS AFFECTED, YOU MAY NEED TO SEE A NEURO-OPTHAMALAGIST, AND DO SO RIGHT AWAY. PLEASE. EMAIL ME WHENEVER YOU LIKE.
USE ALL CAPS, IT HELPS A LOT. WRITE 'I USE ALL CAPS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED' SO PEOPLE DON'T THINK YOU ARE YELLING AT THEM OR MAD ABOUT SOMETHING. THAT IS HOW WE RESOLVED THAT PROBLEM!
GO TO THE CONTROL PANAL ON YOUR COMPUTER AND CLICK ON ACCESSORIZE YOUR COMPUTER. IF YOU CAN'T SEE TO DO IT HAVE SOMEONE HELP YOU. YOU CAN CHANGE THE FONT SIZE TO WHATEVER SIZE YOU NEED, THE ICON SIZE, ETC. IT IS VERY EASY. THEN ACCESSORIZE WORD, OR WORD, IF YOU HAVE MICROSOFT THAT IS, AND YOU CAN MAKE IT ANY FONT SIZE YOU NEED. I USE BETWEEN A 24 OR 30, BECAUSE MY VISION CHANGES SO MUCH. I OFTEN TYPE ON WORD AND THEN PUT IT HERE.
I USE INTERNET EXPLORER BECAUSE I CAN ZOOM UP TO 400% THE WAY I HAVE MY COMPUTER ACCESSORIZED. I CAN'T DO THAT WITH MY REGULAR INTERTNET SERVICE. YOU CAN ALSO MAKE THE PAGES BIGGER AND FONT SIZE MY CLICKING ON SETTINGS ON IE, AND THAT WILL MAKE EVERYTHING BIGGER. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS WEBSITE DOESN'T LOOK MUCH BIGGER TO ME, BUT I CAN MAKE IT LARGER AND SCROLL BACK AND FORTH TO READ WHATEVER I WANT. YOU CAN MAKE THE FONT SIZE BIGGER ON YOU REGULAR INTERNET SERVICE AND ASK YOUR FRIENDS TO USE A BIGGER FONT SIZE. MINE ARE HAPPY TO DO THAT FOR ME. OTHER THAN CRYSTAL, WHO IS ALMOST COMPLETELY BLIND, I THINK YOU AND I ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED. OH, ALSO, YOU CAN USE THE IE MAGNIFIER, OR GLASSES ALSO. I CAN'T REMEMBER WHAT THEY ARE CALLED, I WOULD HAVE TO LOOK THAT UP FOR YOU.
I WISH YOU PEACE, LOVE, BLESSINGS, JOY.........JAN
I USE ALL CAPS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
Hi, from another 'new & over 50'. I know you feel pretty rotten at the moment, but take heart. As you learn more and begin to take charge of your health challenge, you 'll feel more in control. Remember many of us have through the same or similar. Don't be too hard on yourself, for you are blessed to have the support of your family, and now 'this web-family'. Take care and Be strong.
Thank you, I'm trying to be strong and I'm glad I found this site.
Hi Mystic, Trust that things are getting bette,r one day at a time. Just wanted to send you a little caring encouragement and a prayer tonight. I have found that reaching out to someone else does help me to feel better, and not focus so much on my challenges, especially on those days when I'm feeling sorry for myself. I have little inspirational and 'healing' quotes that I put up around the home and carry in my purse /wallet. And of course when I hear of someone's E situation that's far more complex than mine, I remind myself to truly count my blessings.
Be gentle with yourself!
MANGOM, I DO THAT TOO. I HAVE THINGS ALL OVER MY CUBBY TO HELP ME AND SPECIAL PRAYERS I SAY TO HELP THE HEALING PROCESS! I DON'T CARE IT IN MY PURSE, BECAUSE FOR SOME REASON, THOSE PRAYERS I KEEP IN MY MIND AND ACTUALLY REMEMBER THEM!! I AM GLAD YOU ARE DOING BETTER.
I WISH YOU PEACE, LOVE, BLESSINGS, JOY.........JAN
I USE ALL CAPS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
Hi R'N'R,
I NEVER CEASE TO BE AMAZED AT HOW UPLIFTING IT IS TO KNOW THAT SOMEONE ELSE HAS SIMILAR EXPERIENCES AND WAYS OF COPING. I TRY TO FIND NOTEPAPER, PADS & PAGE MARKERS WITH APPEALING DESIGNS & COLOURS, CATCHY PHRASES OR ENCOURAGING WORDS. THIS MAKES IT MORE INTERESTING AND FUN, AS WELL AS EASIER TO FOCUS ON.
KEEP ON FLOWING POSITIVELY.
PEACE & HARMONY!
MANGOM, THAT'S GREAT! BOY, I TRY TO KEEP MY SPIRITS UP AND REMAIN POSITIVE, BUT SOMETIMES LIFE CAN BE SO DIFFICULT, I FALTER, AND LATELY, JUST FELL FLAT ON MY FACE! UGH!
I WISH YOU PEACE, LOVE, BLESSINGS, JOY.........JAN
I USE ALL CAPS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
Hi Jan,
Sorry about the 'off feeling'! I know what you mean. You should have seen me for the past few days! But just like laughter and music, tears can be a great release and very healing. So last night i eventually had me a little cry, read a few pages of my birthday journal and fell asleep with some soft music in the background.
I sincerely believe that you'll keep on flowing with Faith & Courage( I read somewhere that true courage is about feeling fear, frustration, anxiety, confusion; and slipping, sliding and falling to the ground, but eventually dragging yourself up, brushing off and plodding on). I like that.
Be gentle with yourself.
Peace & Harmony
JEANNIE AND MANGO, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? MAYBE YOU HAVE BEEN AROUND AND I MISSED YOU? I HAVE BEEN BUSY HAVING SEIZURES! AND NOT REMEMBERING A WHOLE LOT! LATER.....
I WISH YOU PEACE, LOVE, BLESSINGS, JOY.........JAN
I USE ALL CAPS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED.