[nagdu] guide dog users with seizures

[Tracy Carcione]

Twenty-odd years ago I was in class with a person who had grand mal
seizures.  The trainers were a bit worried about how his dog would react
to a seizure, but, in the end, I don't think the dog was upset by it at
all.
Tracy

> Hi, all,
> I know my topic may sound sound ludiquris and crazy, but here it goes.
> I was wondering if there were any guide dog handlers on list or who may
> know
> of other users that have seizures?
> I'm interested in being able to communicate with them directly and how
> they
> were able to work with guides despite the medical condition.
> If so, they can contact me off list at:
> orleans24 at comcast.net
> The type of seizure condition I'm dealing with is called convulsive
> grandmal.
> I am currently taking medication for it and so far, things are going well
> for me.
> Despite the medicine treatment, I can't say that another one won't occur
> because convulsive grandmal seizures can strike without any given warning.
> I know that some people would be concerned about me working with a guide
> dog
> because of the unknown that can happen and that's their right to be
> unsure.
> Although the convulsive grandmal seizures are scary, that doesn't mean
> this
> condition is going to stop me from accomplishing my goal of finishing up
> school at some point, but mostly so I can have another four-legged furry
> partner by my side.
> I'm not afraid nor will I put myself in denial of sharing about my medical
> condition and it doesn't embarrass me either to do so.
> Some people may fear being around an individual who has any form of a
> seizure, mainly because of the unknown.
> They probably haven't been educated or never had the chance to get to know
> people directly with this daily condition.
> Seizures are not contagious and no one can come down with them.
> The most anyone should do if they witness a friend or love one having an
> convulsive grandmal or other type of seizure is to remain calm and lend
> their support with being there fore them.
> They can be learned about through the Epilepsy
> Foundation's web site.
> I'll be happy to share with anyone off list via private email if they want
> to know more or just want to be educated on awareness of this on-growing
> medical matter.
> Well, guess that's enough from me for now.
> Bibi
>
>
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