Rugby Player Achieves in Spite of Dilantin Side Effects
By John Curran
There are two major reasons why Americans with epilepsy fail to get better. One is that they don’t seem to get better with the help of drugs, as the case of one teenage rugby player will bear out. The other is that many don’t want to deal with extensive Dilantin side effects given the first problem.
We know that the former affects Tristan Kasa. In spite of more than a decade of treatment, he only finds occasional solace on the field. He told a reporter that he suffers from three different types of seizures. In spite of a large regimen of drugs that could lead to Dilantin Stevens Johnson Syndrome side effects, the least dangerous one feels like a stroke and leaves him unable to use his left arm. The worst leaves him unconscious and forces bystanders to call paramedics.
The good news is that he has found an outlet in rugby, in spite of only being able to play a few minutes a game. His coach told the local California newspaper that he inspires his teammates, but seizures have kept him off the field. Even if he is on other drugs, they carry similar risks to Dilantin Stevens Johnson Syndrome side effects. The camaraderie may help, however, as researchers note that many epileptics suffer from depression both from the lack of control as well as societal perceptions.
It is a misunderstood disorder, and the fact that there are multiple types of seizures can confuse people and lead to delays in needed medical attention. Worse, many continue to face Dilantin side effects because the only permanent treatment is surgery. Epilepsy can affect any number of areas of the brain, so it requires a number of tests and is obviously dangerous since a scalpel is inside one’s skull. Still, while research continues, there are few alternatives.
Reducing seizures are important but there are risks that many patients may not have known. If they dealt with serious conditions, consulting with a Dilantin lawsuit attorney is a good first start. Learn more at the Dilantin Stevens Johnson (SJS) & Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) Class Action Lawsuit Investigation. A free legal review is as easy as filling out the short form there. Pursuing a claim against the drug manufacturer could result in a jury award or settlement. Learn what steps to take and get in touch with a Dilantin lawsuit attorney today.
Updated January 25th, 2013
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