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<title>Epilepsy Feed</title><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/index.php</link><description>Epilepsy New&#x27;s</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:rights> Brett Epilepsy</dc:rights><dc:date>2012-04-19T13:49:16-05:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Wed, 2 May 2012 21:16:31 -0500</lastBuildDate><item><title>Here Again</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-04-19T13:49:16-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/3fe4843c061ab7381effd18dc6d033fc-27.php#unique-entry-id-27</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/3fe4843c061ab7381effd18dc6d033fc-27.php#unique-entry-id-27</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[As I  start writing I am watching of a documentry Al Frankin.   One hell of a funny guy in his younger days on SNL.  


I went to my dr appt and we decide to turn my VNS down because of the the number of seizures I was having.   As we did that we started rapid cycling with mean 3min off /30 sec on before it was 5min off /30sec on.    I don&rsquo;t know if thats truly working because still having seizures.   The recovery time and magnet is working better though.


Easter was good at my parents place my most of the family was there.  ham, mash pototos , thats all i can remember but the meal and the day was fun. we even had a easter egg hunt for the nieces and nefews.   


As I get ready to sign off  my chicago cubbies are continuing to lose, I look at it this way. we will win a World Series some day hopefully before I die.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Watching Little House and Writing </title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-03-26T17:21:03-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/ef12f27c093e37fce17f7456bfbe108d-26.php#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/ef12f27c093e37fce17f7456bfbe108d-26.php#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I&rsquo;m relaxing on my parents watching little house on the praire while I&rsquo;m writing this.    I can&rsquo;t remember when I last watch this show.


I can&rsquo;t believe how great it has been out the last couple weeks in the 70&rsquo;s most of the time.    I should have taken advanage of it but I didn&rsquo;t, owe well  what can you do  


I went to see my dr again  a week ago and we turn up my VNS device to 2.0.   I don&rsquo;t know if that was a good idea  because I had three seizures a couple days later.   The same happen last time we turned it up so i believe it up to high but I have to sit down with the dr and talk about it.   It could be lack of sleep or other things but I think it&rsquo;s the VNS. 


I&rsquo;m getting ready for the the start of the my sport.   The smell of the grass, the hot dogs smell and the food vendors yelling to by drinks  and food.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Next Blog Post</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-03-05T18:39:56-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/2af872cd0c71fa31c27c479203f38fb9-25.php#unique-entry-id-25</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/2af872cd0c71fa31c27c479203f38fb9-25.php#unique-entry-id-25</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Since I last wrote I had a Dr appt with my doctor, dr. white.


We talked about a lot of good stuff like turning up my voltage on my VNS whitch we did and we are still talking about lowing my meds.


I&rsquo;ve had about 3 seizures since I last wrote which sucks but I so use to it.   The only thing that really bothers me is the time leading up to a seizure and recovery time even thou it shorter than it was in the past


Here is more about my appt with my dr.    As I said above we turn the voltage up on the VNS to 1.5 (which is high) He again wants to get my seizure rate down as muh as he can.


I am going to see him the 15 to see if turning the time up on the VNS which means it will be turned on more often than it is now.


I was up in Fargo, ND area to see my friend again for about 5 days.  

...I was able to catch some basketball games since I last wrote. 

...I am trying to get a Q&A with Susan Axelrod the founder of the website CURE a epilepsy site. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Q&#x26;A With Gopher Coach Jerry Kill</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-02-08T19:05:16-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/b5517c69efe987fe175605d9ffb624ec-24.php#unique-entry-id-24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/b5517c69efe987fe175605d9ffb624ec-24.php#unique-entry-id-24</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[At what age were you diagnosed with seizures?


...Have you had to change anything coaching wise because of your seizures?


...How do your players and coaches react when you told them you have seizures?


...Since coming to the Gophers, what is the biggest difference coaching in the Big Ten Conference from 


...There is a lot of equality in the Big Ten


Is there a learning curve coaching  in the Big Ten


...What is the biggest reward you get from coaching?


...You were diagnosed with Kidney Cancer in 2005, which is now in remission.  

...You and your wife started the Coach Kill Cancer Fund foundation to low assist&nbsp;income&nbsp;Southern&nbsp;Illinois&nbsp;residents with treatment. 

...I just want to thank you for your time and answering my questions?
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Taking It Easy</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2012-01-21T14:12:54-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/de5052528df2967f0cbdfbe46ae543d5-23.php#unique-entry-id-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/de5052528df2967f0cbdfbe46ae543d5-23.php#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I&rsquo;ve been to couple b-ball games for DCTC where I went to school,  Watch my Packers lose to the Giants,  Had some friends over from up north which was a good time.  

...Not having a seizure is so nice for this amount of time but this isn&rsquo;t  the longest I&rsquo;ve been without having one.    So maybe as my doc and i talk it was right thing to do was to ramp up the VNS device.    I&rsquo;m sure thou he will want to turn it up again or maybe change up my meds a little as we talk the last time we talked.    I been so lucky to have a one great epilepsy dr. all my life, I even switch  practices because he is so DAM GOOD.


...I&rsquo;m going to try to see more of the game and may the playoff thats when you can tell if their for real or not.


I&rsquo;m not really in the mood for talking about my Packers losing to the Giants last week but I will.    I will say this as every thought if the giants won it would be a huge upset but I thought it wouldn&rsquo;t be because the they were playing a hot giants team peaking at the right time like the packers did last year. 

...My friend and her daughter came up to see a doc appt in rochester so they stayed with me a couple days which was nice. 

...I&rsquo;m done writing for now but my next post should be on a topic on epilepsy  or Q&A with someone.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Holiday and Update</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-12-27T14:39:52-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/1ef0fb6f96504fe8d8e322b243b92b2a-22.php#unique-entry-id-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/1ef0fb6f96504fe8d8e322b243b92b2a-22.php#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello people it&rsquo;s been a couple weeks since I last wrote. ...  As a  new year resilouion I am going to try blogging more often..  Since I last wrote I had a doctors appointment for my VNS. had a couple seizures but what else is new, same kind Simple Parcel.   Also I twisted ankle from playing football during the holidays.


It was a little different Christmas this year we had our gather the day after because my other sibling had to go to their partners side.  ...  Our gathering was fun great food, played football, and watched the good fun loving movie The Family Stone.


As I said above,  I saw my doc and we decided to up the amps in my VNS devise Which was great because as we turn it up it felt a lot better and I can&rsquo;t feel the horsiness of my voice anymore when it was on.  

...to have two seizure a month but its less than i used have and the recovery time is continuing less too.    The plan is with me and the doc  is to turn the amps about every two months as I see him unless we fine the right amps.


Please look at my recent post Driving and Epilepsy because I give my point of view on that and the Laws that go along with driving.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Driving and Epilepsy</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-12-15T11:19:51-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/3b6054528f76d9a2941f8cfc4d7d794a-21.php#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/3b6054528f76d9a2941f8cfc4d7d794a-21.php#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey Guys instead of writing a blog post I will be talk about Driving with Epilepsy.   It is very interesting on how they go about it and I will give you my stance on the restrictions.


When I found out that there were restriction about driving with seizures I was some what  surprized.    The length of time you have to go without having a seizure is CRAZY but some states have some exceptions that may help. 


Minnesota law is 6 months with exceptions but there some states that are up to a year which, that is way to much to punish someone that they have no or little control of having one.   The DMV or the State doesn&rsquo;t understand how it can effect your life for most people but It doesn&rsquo;t bother me as much as others because of my support  system I have. 


...If you have a seizure you have to the seizure free time again for that state requires.   I haven&rsquo;t really looked into studies about this but I would have to say there are more accidents involving DWI&rsquo;s or even texting.   I would love to do a study on it.


...I wanted to let you know that  I been honored by being listed on &ldquo;The 35 Best Blogs for Epilepsy Support&rdquo;
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>I&#x27;m Back</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-11-22T17:27:03-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/a43fa99ddb717a3d38cb1c54e16362a8-20.php#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/a43fa99ddb717a3d38cb1c54e16362a8-20.php#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Just wanted to let you now what I&rsquo;ve been doing since I wrote last.    I havn&rsquo;t really been busy since my last post.    I am in the process of getting a Q&A with gopher football coach Jerry Kill who has epilepsy.    I&rsquo;ve had a couple call backs on jobs and a interview, and my seizures have been ok of late.


...As I started saying above my seizures have ok, I&rsquo;ve had a 2 or 3 since i last written but that because I been not able to sleep some night and staying out late.    I have noticed that my horsiness of my voice is going away or that am really not bothered by it as much.


I am in the holding mode of coach kill answering my question I sent him, but he got back to me the first time I email him.   I should be hearing back from him very soon, if not I will try emailing him again. 

...I&rsquo;ve had a couple more job interviews lately but wasn&rsquo;t able to land it. also I&rsquo;m got a call back too so I hope I can get a interview soon. ...  I thinking of  creating more logo or misc stuff in the design area and maybe something can come out of that. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>What I&#x27;ve been Doing</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-10-27T12:31:13-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/2c2215da62b2fc5332b858d9efb1f79c-19.php#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/2c2215da62b2fc5332b858d9efb1f79c-19.php#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello readers, I been doing well, I went to the Epilepsy Midwest Conference in MN.    I went with a friend of time Steffani.   It was a great time, they had great guest speakers there and a lot of new info.   Speaking of that,my seizures have  been the same which is ok.   Also I&rsquo;ve been creating logos for people that I know so if your interested let me know.


My seizure control is about to same about one a month which is not bad but I talk to my dr at my recent app and we came to a conclusion to wait a little longer before we go up more on my VNS Device. another reason he wanted to wait is to see what my thyroid  result were which I was diagnosed with recently.


The Epilepsy MidWest Conference in MN was a great experience for me.  

...from Cleveland OH, about the new technology is on its way.    Also they had a mother tell her story about her boy who had seizures. 

...Also As I continue to look for work I am making logos for people who are starting there business which is good for me to so I can keep busy and put that on my resume as I look for a real job.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Up North Trip</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-09-30T14:35:14-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/27aaaef63feae863cc44aca95f4224d0-18.php#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/27aaaef63feae863cc44aca95f4224d0-18.php#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I am on the greyhound heading back home from fargo visiting some friends up there will be hone tonight. ...  I just wanted to get out of town and to see them.


I really didn&rsquo;t do that much just relaxed, saw her kids,talk about life. went to eat( good Resturants up here) I also went to a Chiropracter for the first time and god it was awesome.   I think I will continue to go to one back in the cities.  


Before I came up here my old mac wasn&rsquo;t working correctly and after my brother and we had some success fixing it, I called Apple and they took looked at it and said it would cost $1,000 to fix.    They said too, that I could try call insurance guy and see if they will cover it and it looks like they will.    If they do I will be one happy camper.  


Since my last entry, I havn&rsquo;t had any seizures which is awesome.   I am continuing to hope that the VNS will keep on working awesome.


Thats all I have to say for this entry
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>It&#x27;s been a While</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-09-21T12:34:40-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/8f3705a9e66338386e02bde70a101fe7-17.php#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/8f3705a9e66338386e02bde70a101fe7-17.php#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hello Readers again its been awhile since we last chatted.  


My seizures have been good of late, I havn&rsquo;t had any seizures since the doc and I decided  to switch the device numbers a bit.   As I continue to say I have one of the best doctors in his area encourge you to see him if you have epilepsy.    Look at the Q&A with him in the Interview section.  


Another thing I want to talk about is U of M Gopher Football Coach (Jerry Kill) had a seizures on the sideline in there first home game.    A couple days later one news channel had  a epilepsy doctor on and one of the anchors ask A person should hold the tongue of the person who&rsquo;s having the seizure.    That was the the stupidest take on seizures if you have a grand mal seizure.    I guess thats what people still think about seizures if you see one.    To this day I get pissed only only way that epilepsy gets recognition is if someone famous or well known person has it and the a BIG SHAME.


Thats all I have for this post and will talk again soon  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New Look Site</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-08-24T09:47:42-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/4d43e23f471181ee3a0d70abca9d44a8-16.php#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/4d43e23f471181ee3a0d70abca9d44a8-16.php#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I have done Multi things since then, Dr. appointments, work looking stuff, family vacation and site changes and more.


My Seizures have been great since the change we did at the last dr. change. 

...To up the device a little bit to see if we make more progress.   We are always on the same page we like to gradually make progress but carefully.   We think the same I believe because we been together for years. 

...I got a phone call the other day about meeting with another job counselor from a different place to help look for a job. ...  I&rsquo;m still doing workforce center stuff and of course looking on my own. 

...We cooked out every night awesome meals home made pizza to fancy tacos to turkey and other great stuff.   

...Finally, I saw that iweb will be discontuning there software so I found a different website software and I make a different design to the site.    I hope you like the changes and please write comment about it and my blogs.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Q&#x26;A J. Snelling Atl RB</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2010-10-23T12:49:00-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/e18397373d02e75fb57c9dea828082cc-15.php#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/e18397373d02e75fb57c9dea828082cc-15.php#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[You know I just have to manage my life differently than some other players.    I need to be very strict with my diet and keep everything healthy and clean living.  


...If you had the chance to NOT have seizures would you?


...No, there&rsquo;s a reason I have it.   I think it&rsquo;s because I have a platform from which to talk about it.    It&rsquo;s part of me &ndash; makes me who am I am and builds character. 


...It made me the man I am today and it&rsquo;s certainly been the hardest thing in my life but I appreciate adversity and the challenges it brings and the ones that I overcome.


Have your ever wonder what life would have been like if you didn&rsquo;t have epilepsy?


...It&rsquo;s not worth my time to look back and I&rsquo;m making something positive out of it.


If there anything you would like to add or say?
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Up In Ada&#x2c; MN</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-07-11T21:05:33-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/fcffe5d683b6d2299b93b3415712b75e-14.php#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/fcffe5d683b6d2299b93b3415712b75e-14.php#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I had a great birthday down there as we went to the casino.   Also the main reason to go up their was to help my friend steffani put on a foundraiser  for her daughter Emma who has Epilepsy at the local Race Track. 

...While I was taking the greyhound up there I kid spilt pop on my laptop so I had to take it into Apple store.   After talking to them them price of which to fix was not worth it so i got a smaller but as nice one. ...  I&rsquo;m going to try to look at it myself again and continue to work on it.      It was also great to reconnect with them up there. 


I had 2 seizures up there tho which is ok and I had another one this morning.   It was the same old seizures, out for a couple of hours or a day but then back at it.   I Have have seen some good epilepsy articles  so I posted them on my home page, check them out and  I will be putting up a new video about seizures soon also.


I can&rsquo;t believe this weather we been having these past couple couple weeks. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Q&#x26;A With My Dr White</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-06-28T20:49:29-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/4a570db2fe943e66c2cddcdb670229f7-13.php#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/4a570db2fe943e66c2cddcdb670229f7-13.php#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I also felt that with the improved treatment options, I could make an important difference in patient&rsquo;s lives.


...My parents have a grade school assignment where I describe wanting to be a doctor. 

...It is great to be able to try to create a clinic setting in which patients get optimal care in a relaxed setting. ...  Building a system to allow the best possible care is a challenge, but very rewarding. 

...Have you learned anything new from being my doctor for 10+ years that helped you with epilepsy?


An important issue: patients with seizures can have very problematic postictal recovery times.   The postictal recovery period is the time immediately following the seizure, where the patient is often sleepy and requires time to fully recover to baseline. ...  For some patients, the recovery from the seizure activity can be hours&mdash;patients can be sleepy or there mood may be down (depressed).   These long recovery times can be very problematic&mdash;patients may have trouble working or functioning their best in life.   Working to shorten the postictal recovery time is very important for selected patients.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>What a Cat</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-05-25T20:45:40-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/2594043ba4a375d478cab96b12dabe8b-12.php#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/2594043ba4a375d478cab96b12dabe8b-12.php#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been  awhile since I last wrote and a lot has gone on since thens.    I&rsquo;ve had a couple seizures,  I had  the LA Epilepsy Foundation contacted me about putting information on my site, a family gathering, sister home from pennsavana with my niece, and my cat RIGHT now is under a shed after trying to fight a a huge bull dog last night, dumb cat. 


...It only took a day to get over it which is the usual time for me if I have a seizure.  


I was contacted by the the Epilepsy Foundation of LA to continue to spread the word.   They saw my web site through Nathan Jones the person I interview, I think because they work with each other. 

...Was able to see my cousins Mike and his wife Krisse and there little daughter, Sara, Peter.  

...My cat Raven got into a fight with my parents niebor Bull dog Tony, while I stayed the night. ...  I guess as there were going at it my cat jumped on the dog ar she tried to protect herself.    That didn&rsquo;t last long as she ran under a shed and stayed there overnight.    I was able to get her out to come out as I fed her some food.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Awesome News</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-04-25T19:17:00-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/0b723b5a24607b13b0d3b835831e7ec0-9.php#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/0b723b5a24607b13b0d3b835831e7ec0-9.php#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I was able to get a hold of a hollywood producer Nathan Jones who has Epilepsy and produced the movie &ldquo;Seizure&rdquo;.  ...  I was just able to email him and he emailed me back and told me to call him or email back with the question I had for him.   Once I get those questions back I will put them up.


I am thinking about creating websites for people now, I have a couple people ask me if I would do one for them and if that goes well maybe start a small business if I can.   I am not having any luck for finding a job and I love doing websites.  

...I doing good  just watching baseball games, I went to a twins game as they lost to KC ouch!!! 


Just became a uncle again, Nate and Stacey just had  baby girl Alice.  

...I was a awesome easter at the meath&rsquo;s household  Bart and his family, A and T, and myself  came down.    We had a easter egg hunt, played football and had a great food ham, mash potato&rsquo;s and other foods.


My seizures control has been pretty good, I had one seizure but I was up and at it after a hour of sleep.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hello Again I&#x2019;m Back</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-06-03T20:06:21-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/70f5e739566343db4a0c3769eb8848b9-8.php#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/70f5e739566343db4a0c3769eb8848b9-8.php#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hey readers, it&rsquo;s been a crazy last couple weeks since I last wrote.    I&rsquo;ve been in bed for a week or so as my back gave out, went to see the doctor for my annual check up.


Other than that im just looking for a real job and couple graduation parties for my cousions. 


I&rsquo;ve haven&rsquo;t had any seizures since I last wrote which is great for me but  I continue to have feelings or thoughts that I might have a seizures some days. ...  I went to the doc thou for my annual checkup and we decided to turn up my voltage on my vns devise.   After going a week, I couldn&rsquo;t handle the new voltage so I went back to the Dr White so he suggested to keep the voltage but change other settings in the devise.   It was a great idea he had because I&rsquo;m pain free now.  ...  I will be doing a Q&A with him so I&rsquo;m waiting to get my answers back from the email I sent him because he is so busy.


Other than my Appointments I&rsquo;ve had, I haven&rsquo;t done much, I&rsquo;ve been cheering for the Heat in the NBA Finals. 

...I&rsquo;m also watching my good old Cubs play baseball even thou they continue to lose games in so many stupid ways like the Twins do. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Sunday Afternoon Writing</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-05-08T19:48:00-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/c3e68c842eafcd813e73ecd45b21cba9-6.php#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/c3e68c842eafcd813e73ecd45b21cba9-6.php#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi again followers,  I am writing from the couch at my place just relaxing after having food with my mom and dad.    I have been working on another site I did for brother, then waiting to hear back from a friend who may want a site.    I had some friends over this weekend because they had dr. appointments


...I went to see my niece Alice the other day.  she is so cute and I will put a picture up of her in the post soon.    My seizure control has been really good even thou I had a seizure the other day. 


Like I said before the seizure control is great still.     I had one the other day but it way better than having 3/month and being out of it for 3 days for just 1 seizures.    Now I&rsquo;m only out of it for one hr after a seizure.


As my friends were up there this weekend they were staying busy with stuff which is cool with me gotta keep the kids busy but got to tell ya those kids wake you up dam early.


One more thing I put up Link to donate money for The Stroll For Epilepsy the proceeds go to research for Epilepsy. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Epilepsy and Depression</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-05-15T19:49:02-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/4279e4bae29a50815904ef82b4182063-5.php#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/4279e4bae29a50815904ef82b4182063-5.php#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[to see how they are connected to each other but it sure makes sense when you think of it. 


...I would keep to myself a lot after my seizures, stay home and feeling sorry for myself.    I even had to go to a psychologist  for a a year or so to help me out and they even put me on some meds for it.     I was probably one of the best things for me to go through in my life.   I became a better person for going though it and really learn a lot  about myself from it.


In general,  about 29 percent&nbsp;of people with epilepsy have a major depressive disorder.


...About 50 percent&nbsp;of the time, they are never treated for the problem.


I total agree with the last statement that about 50 percent&nbsp;of the time, they are never treated for the problem.   A lot of children or adults are afraid to admit it because there are too proud.   However there is a increased chances they say of committing  suicide with having seizures but its small.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Q&#x26;A Nathan Jones </title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-04-28T19:35:25-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/df20e133867b85657af93d0ecd41ce87-4.php#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/df20e133867b85657af93d0ecd41ce87-4.php#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Yeah, after two failed medication therapies we started talking about surgery options until we made a trip to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester,MN for a second opinion.  


...I wanted to be a pilot but couldn&rsquo;t as a result of having epilepsy.  

...Do you ever look back and wondering what life would have been like without seizures?


...It&rsquo;s a condition I have and as a consequence has contributed more to who I am as a person probably more than any one other thing.    I look forward to how I could possibly help others from my unique perspective which has led to the film etc&hellip; 


...People would often ask me what it is like to have a seizure which was simple to explain however I could tell that it was hard for them to understand and empathize.  ...  To put them in my shoes and let them experience for themselves I was sure would give them more insight and an opportunity to empathize with people who suffer from seizures.    


...Is this the first movie you have produced and are you planning to produce more movies?


Yes this is the first film I&rsquo;ve produced and am currently working on more projects out of Los Angeles,CA.


...Screening the film at these events is extremely important and gives me direct insight to how well the film works as a tool not only to give people insight to having seizures, but it also has proven to expose even the most knowledgeable professionals in that it gives them a true sense into what their patients are going through, something that they&rsquo;ve never been such a part of.   
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Surgery Options Post &#xa;Surgery Options Post</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-04-06T19:12:00-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/64603407de855d34b30c03da0dfc5e74-2.php#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/64603407de855d34b30c03da0dfc5e74-2.php#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ Brain Surgery and epilepsy, there is a lot that  goes into it just to be considered.  ...  Your most likely all the medicines your doctor wants you to try and your  doctor has to be on bored with it. 


...One on the most intresting test they do is they put electros on your brain to locate the precise area of where the seizures starts. 


When I was down at Mayo going through some of these test to see if I was a Canidate for that surgery.   They put me through test like brain scan, and others that I can&rsquo;t think of.   Going through all that was good because We came a cross a great alternitive  Which was Vagal Nerve Stimulator.


...In my case I do it at least 2-3 time depending if it stops it or  not.  ...  I would have to say this is the best device That has worked for me and has been a life changer.


Ketogenic Diet is another way that you can treat seizures if your med&rsquo;s don&rsquo;t work.  

...Doctors often ask parents to try the diet for at least one month, and even as long as two or three, if it's not working at first.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Since I last Wrote</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-03-28T19:07:55-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/cb623a4cb9fb14fe8a8a69ce7fa77817-1.php#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/cb623a4cb9fb14fe8a8a69ce7fa77817-1.php#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I just felt like writing today as I sit on my couch and watch American  Choppers(one of my favorite shows).    I had some visitors over since  friday or should i say my great friends  Emma and Steffani.    They had to take care of there doctor appointments up here in the city so it was fun to see them again as always.


It was my mom&rsquo;s birthday saturday so I decided to have them come over to my place to celebrate it spur of the moment thing.   I MADE chili and we had pie.   My brother nate and  his wife  stacey came over.    The other kids were busy so more food for us. 


So I am thinking of taking a little baseball trip with a friend of mine to see the Brewers ( Millers Park) and Cubs(Wrigley Field) if we have time.   So far it looks a plan.  
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Data Lost</title><dc:creator>bretthasepilepsy.com</dc:creator><dc:subject>My Blog</dc:subject><dc:date>2011-03-22T16:38:26-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/53a7b12c9a5e4a117d01986209b3a2c8-0.php#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.bretthasepilepsy.com/files/53a7b12c9a5e4a117d01986209b3a2c8-0.php#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Beside that I haven&rsquo;t had a seizure in quite awhile, this device has been a true life changing for me. ...  I can&rsquo;t wait to watch my team&rsquo;s, the Cubs and Twins Also I signed up for a fantasy baseball league tomorrow in the draft.


A couple days ago I was tying to update my site and I pressed the  delete site button instead of publish one and I lost the whole dam site.   I called my host site if they could help me out and they said I was out of luck and I have to rebuild it. 

...I went to to my doctor the other day for my last checkup for my VNS device until we need to again.    He was very interested in the results after we made changes in VNS and they were great, no irritation in my neck anymore as my device is on.   He also suggested to go to a sleep doctor because I am tired a lot as of late also he wants me to get a bone   density test because my seizure meds can hurt your bones studies say now.


Baseball time is here again, can&rsquo;t wait to watch the cubs and twins play I bought a season pass on the computer for all the games you can watch.    It is very cool because I am going to hookup my computer to my TV so I can watch all the games.   Also I signed up for a fantasy baseball this year.  thanks for listening and come back for my next entry. ]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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