Hi

I am contacting you because I do not seem to have any support for my situation.

I not only have Ataxia but also Epilepsy.

My dilemma is - the medication that I have to take to control my Epilepsy interferers with

And makes the Ataxia appear worse than it is. (Although it is getting worse as the years go by).

The effects that affect my daily Life the most are # 1 my speech # 2 my balance (by that I mean
and that I can appear to others to be drunk or on drugs. The speech problem is the worst as well as being the most Noticeable, I also find it quite difficult to communicate with others.

What I am looking for is some kind of support organization to help me overcome this problem.

I know that it would help me greatly to be able to get in touch with others in a similar situation.

I also find that since I have been on two medications for my epilepsy my energy on the whole has gone down.

A friend of mine who also has epilepsy and was before his surgery on three medications found that having a short nap after lunch on most days would get him through the rest of the day.
I find that when I do that it will help me some of that time but not always.
I also am in a situation where taking a short nap breaks up my day and causes me to lose a lot of productivity. So I would therefore appreciate any suggestions or tips of any kind to help me overcome this problem in an alternative fashion.

All I can do is try. -


Thank you very much Craig

Welcome to NT, SCOBAHCAN. I hope you find this site to be as helpful and friendly as I do.

Here's a link to the Epilepsy forum:

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=11

I too have E, so I'm sure I'll see you there.

I am a new "welcomer", lol, and am having a hard time trying to figure out which forum to direct you to for the ataxia. There will certainly be someone else with more experience along shortly to help you with this.

I couldn't find Ataxia in the sub forums either theonerogue.....
Welcome Craig....someone will know.

Hi Craig, and welcome to this great place.

Sometimes I can find information in the forums by going up there above and clicking on Search. Ataxia brings up quite a few different posts in different forums.

I'm so sorry for your problems. When I first started 'visiting' the internet in '98 was after a car accident. I found the people so helpful. Who better to know what we're going through than people experiencing the same things.

The people here are absolutely amazing, and the founder of our forums, Doc John, is an incredibly wonderful man. You'll find the moderators are just as incredible.

Again, welcome!

SCOBAHCAN!!

to our little corner of the world!!!



Abbie

Hiya, Craig! Welcome to NeuroTalk! You'll find a bunch of people here who can relate to your concerns. Jump in anywhere, the water is warm (but not too hot as to aggravate your nervous system).

Your screen name makes me want to say, "How! Me squaw AMN, you likum moon over high hill?" But, that would make me not P.C.

Oh, right, I'm not a politician, phew.

Craig,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. You will find a great number of arms, shoulders and ears here for you. The many here will help you out as they can.

I too have Epilepsy and have had it the majority of my life. What medications are you on for epilepsy?

I see Rogue has directed you the the Epilepsy forum, hope to see you there.

Darlene