Epilepsy Surgery Aid for Amanda
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My sweet cousin Amanda has been struggling with epilepsy since she was 12 years old. She's been through many different medications, surgeries, and participated in studies trying to get relief. A few years ago she had brain surgery that implanted a device similar to a pacemaker which decreases the amount of seizures and it has helped greatly! But on September 14th, Amanda will be having a second surgery for battery replacement.
Insurance is covering a portion of the surgery, but your donations will help her cover the out of pocket amount and the days her husband will be required to take off work to help her in her recovery.
I know everyone is struggling right now in their own way, so if you're unable to donate, we appreciate any shares or prayers and warm wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
Thank you so much.
The news article linked below has Amanda's story and explains her device.
Her Story
"Last year, Pedrick had another surgery and had a NeuroPace, or responsive neurostimulation system, implanted.
Similar to a pacemaker that monitors and responds to heart rhythms, the responsive system monitors and responds to brain activity.
The responsive system consists of a small, implantable neurostimulator connected to tiny wires placed in up to two seizure onset areas. It comes with a simple remote monitor that can be used at home to wirelessly collect information from the neurostimulator and then transfer it to the Patient Data Management System, the NeuroPace website said.
The doctor can log into the management system at any time to review accurate, ongoing information about a person’s seizure activity and treatment progress. It helps doctors learn more about an individual’s seizures and improve his/her care.
“My brain surgery has been the most help,” Pedrick said.
She says her number of seizures has declined by 50 percent, and she travels to Lexington every three months so her doctors can adjust the device. She remains on several medications, but hopes with time, they will decrease thanks to the NeuroPace."
Insurance is covering a portion of the surgery, but your donations will help her cover the out of pocket amount and the days her husband will be required to take off work to help her in her recovery.
I know everyone is struggling right now in their own way, so if you're unable to donate, we appreciate any shares or prayers and warm wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
Thank you so much.
The news article linked below has Amanda's story and explains her device.
Her Story
"Last year, Pedrick had another surgery and had a NeuroPace, or responsive neurostimulation system, implanted.
Similar to a pacemaker that monitors and responds to heart rhythms, the responsive system monitors and responds to brain activity.
The responsive system consists of a small, implantable neurostimulator connected to tiny wires placed in up to two seizure onset areas. It comes with a simple remote monitor that can be used at home to wirelessly collect information from the neurostimulator and then transfer it to the Patient Data Management System, the NeuroPace website said.
The doctor can log into the management system at any time to review accurate, ongoing information about a person’s seizure activity and treatment progress. It helps doctors learn more about an individual’s seizures and improve his/her care.
“My brain surgery has been the most help,” Pedrick said.
She says her number of seizures has declined by 50 percent, and she travels to Lexington every three months so her doctors can adjust the device. She remains on several medications, but hopes with time, they will decrease thanks to the NeuroPace."
Organizer and beneficiary
Molly Dowers
Organizer
Brandenburg, KY
Curtis Pedrick
Beneficiary