Personal Health News

I want to share some personal health news because it may have an impact on my work.

I have been diagnosed with epilepsy. I had two seizures close together at the beginning of December that took me to hospital for a few days, and then another last Friday. In the UK, a second seizure is the threshold for a diagnosis, and I have been prescribed anti-seizure medication in an increasing dose until the seizures stop. Right now my main problem is that I injured myself during the most recent seizure and I think it’s still going to take a few days to recover.

I am lucky to have a family who can take care of me, and a very good local hospital. I hope to be back on my feet very soon. In the meantime, thank you for your patience with all the messages, issues and PRs.

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Thanks for the info. - I wish you all the best and a fast recovery.

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Thank you for sharing. That has to be traumatic. Best wishes!

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I’m glad you’re receiving good care. Your health is paramount. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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Thank you for sharing this
sad news.

All the best wishes for a speedy stabilization.

Regards,
Hans

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Hope you know we’re all thinking of you and want nothing more than for you to take the time you need for healing :heart:

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Oh, no, I am so sorry to hear that, Jeremy. I will be praying for you to recover now and for the long term to be able to manage this condition.

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I’m sorry to hear your going through that, seizures sound like a hard thing to deal with. I hope you recover quickly!

Please take all the time needed to recover, the community is all happy to help with things I’m sure :grin:

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So sorry to hear your news. Here’s to a simple and quick recovery!

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Very sorry to hear that Jeremy.

All best wishes.

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You’re in thoughts and prayers.

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Sorry to hear. Hope the meds work quick. Take care.

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Sorry to hear that Jeremy. Best wishes from Athens, Greece.

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Sorry to hear this sad news from you. Hope you recover quickly and that you can keep the seizures in check. Have faith.

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Sorry you have to go through that, but glad you have family to support you. Your health is what is important. Best wishes.

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I’m glad you have support and good care, Jeremy. Having some experience with a family member who developed epilepsy, I expect that once your docs get the anti-seizure drugs at the right level you’ll have an easier time of things.

Here’s to speedy healing from your injuries!

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Big warm support from here — hoping you have all the support and medical care you need!

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Very sorry to hear that Jeremy. So glad that you have good hospital, effective medicine and your family to help you through.
Please do not rush into things. Take it easy and find a plan for how to go forward. Regular life, enough sleep and no stress is important!
Wish you all the best

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We’re here for you, Jeremy. Get well, soon.

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I wish you all the best. :pray:

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