Alex Pavon
Research Question:Why is alternative to big pharma meds so taboo? If it has the same rate of effectiveness and less side effects then why can’t it be further researched and used?
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Thesis Statement:With over half of epileptics still having seizures while on seizure meds- why not try an alternative option; such as Cannabis?”
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Thesis Paper:
Action Project Description:
My community project was to create a support group here in Durango.With COVID restrictions lessening I hope for it to be an actual face to face meet up soon.I know first hand, that epilepsy can be a very isolating disease and having others to lean on, learn from and feel supported would be an amazing thing. The statistics that are currently out states that 3 million Americans are living with some form of epilepsy. That means that there are a lot of people out there that are like me, hopefully I can find others in Durango. The other facet of the support group is the one for the parents and families of the epileptic. Seeing what my Mom went through and how she had to educate herself quickly on the disease and healthcare system and she was all alone. Having a network of parents that can understand and relate to each other would be very beneficial for the families. I plan to pose questions to the online group for now and see how that goes until others feel safe meeting up in person. I’d love to hear how others have handled parts of this crazy disease/disorder. Through this project I feel much more empowered and in control of my life. There are many days I wake up and can tell my brain is just not functioning properly but there will be days I will be okay. So the “seize” will not control everything and on the days I feel good I will seize that day!
Questions for the group:
Link to the group: https://www.meetup.com/durango-epilepsy-meetup-group/members/
Questions for the group:
- Do you have an aura before seizures? What are they?
- What is your experience with medication(s)?
- What about alcohol?
- How do you handle the exhaustion?
- Do you experience depression?
- Do you experience anxiety?
Link to the group: https://www.meetup.com/durango-epilepsy-meetup-group/members/