Healthcare Debate: Leila’s Take on Managing the Cost of a Preexisting Condition
When I calculate the cost of each medication I take, I could be paying over $1000 per month to manage my epilepsy if I did not have insurance to help.
When I calculate the cost of each medication I take, I could be paying over $1000 per month to manage my epilepsy if I did not have insurance to help.
The future of healthcare in the United States has become frightening and scary for our family since three of my four family members have epilepsy.
Those working on the new healthcare bill that doesn’t cover preexisting conditions must NOT have any loved ones who are affected by one.
Epilepsy, and life in general, presents all sorts of hurdles; I like to overcome them with perseverance and joy. But lately, I don’t feel like overcoming them…and when I do, it’s not with joy. I feel like having my very own pity party.
I recently had the opportunity to interview Erica McKenzie, a Bhutan Epilepsy Project researcher, who works with Farrah Mateen MD, PhD.
Miguel Cervantes, who plays A.Ham in Hamilton Chicago, shares his family’s experience with Infantile Spasms and his hopes for his daughter.
Many people have asked me what my seizure triggers are. So, I thought I would tell you both my triggers and what tools I use to combat them.
Dr. Mateen’s Story: If you are interested in innovation in Global Health, you may need to hear about the Bhutan Epilepsy Project.