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Of the nearly 3.5 million people in the United States who have epilepsy, the Epilepsy Foundation estimates about 51,000 are Native Americans. The Foundation also says at least 150,000 people are diagnosed with epilepsy every year. The non-profit calls it one of the most misunderstood health disorders because so little is known about its causes. Nearly half of all those with epilepsy continue to have uncontrolled, recurring seizures, despite medication and other treatments. There are some things everyone should know about epilepsy, even if they aren’t directly affected. We’ll get a rundown on the latest research and recommendations.
Guests:
Dr. Stanley Johnson – pediatric neurology specialist in the department of neurology and endocrinology at the Children’s Health Center at Flagstaff Medical Center
Jolee Mitchell (Navajo) – a high school junior
Mary Smith (enrolled member of Cherokee Native) – former chief executive of the Indian Health Service
Suzanne Matsumori – executive director of the Arizona Chapter of the Epilepsy Foundation
Break 1 music: Little Earthlings (song) The Jir Project Band (artist) Sun Child (album)
Break 2 music: Hoka Hey (feat. Jayden Paz & Dancin Dave) [Radio Version] (song) DJ krayzkree (artist) Future Generations (album)
My daughter age 13 yrs has been diagnosed with absent seizures. For 2 yrs she used to be absent and her eyes would look upwards for few seconds and after that she would come back .During these few seconds she would not know what was happening around.We took it casually till 3 yrs passed and one day she fell from the bed her body became stiff and saliva came from her mouth.We rushed her to Doctor and he prescribed medicine.Now more than a month has passed and till now she has improved and had neither seizures nor epilepsy. Hope she gets fine.