Monday, July 29, 2013

Hoping to Prevent Seizures This Summer

               I really despise this time of year the temperature is elevated and I also am working really long hours. I try my best to avoid seizures from lows and I honestly even though it has been a while since my last one I never really forget those experiences regardless of how much time has gone bye. I trying to come up with a plan of action to avoid the seizures if possible. I am not adding a snack to my daily routine and eating more often to help lessen the chance of a seizure but we all know there is only so much you can do to prevent something but I am going to give it my best shot. I know I wish my job was less stressful and its gets more stressful the longer I have worked here. The problem is micromanaging drives me crazy and that is currently what they are doing. I also plan to keep up my exercise and keep as hydrated as possible. If you are dehydrated it can increase chance of lows as well. So I am hoping to stay on the seizure free track because having seizures once could mean others if things are not addressed quickly for me. Last year I had a total of 3 from July through September. I thankfully was able to get back on track with having Duchess and the Dexcom to help. I not too worried at this point but I am trying to avoid repeats of last year because I am really far behind at work which is normal for this time of year so the extras stress, heat and long hours do not help in preventing seizures. I know in the future I need to find another job which is not quite as intense. I do well with most things but when I do month of overtime it tends to catch up with me. Hoping to find a balance to keep everything in check.

4 comments:

  1. Sounds like you're doing the right things to stay seizure free, and it's good that you have Duchess and your Dexcom to help.

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  2. I am defiantly trying to stay that way. Summer is usually the trickiest months to deal with for me. I am glad I do as well. Duchess has been through so much with me so far.

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  3. I agree with Laddie - sounds like you are doing everything you can.

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  4. Thanks Scott. Knock on wood trying my best to not have another incident.

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