Neurostimulation for Epilepsy | Robert Fisher Ph.D.

Neurostimulation for Epilepsy | Robert Fisher Ph.D. | TEDxSanFrancisco

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Dr. Robert Fisher is a world expert in the testing of devices that can detect or treat seizures, including deep brain stimulation, focal drug infusion, seizure notification accelerometers and biosensor. In his talk he shares his fascinating lifetime work of research in epilepsy and expected progress in brain health. Professor, Stanford Medical School. Director of the Stanford Epilepsy Center, with decades of awarded research in Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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@scottcupp8129 Жыл бұрын

I don't have epilepsy or any other seizure disorder but I find this absolutely AMAZING!

@JenSAN4105 15 күн бұрын

Anyone who is losing hope, it took me 7 years to find the right mix of meds to help me. New innovations are worth it if it keeps you seizure free. Don't lose hope. There is a way to stop your seizures. You just gotta work with your doctors and researchers and have patience. I believe that there is a way to stop seizures in every person with epilepsy. We just gotta find the right path.

@dqdave 3 жыл бұрын

Every seizure takes a small bit of my life out of me. This surgery is worth the risk. Having it done in April.

@tony745 3 жыл бұрын

Hello David. How did it go ? How are you feeling ? I am thinking about this for my son. Any advice ? Thank you.

@dqdave 3 жыл бұрын

@@tony745 Mayo and the surgery was wonderful. A week out, recovery will be long. A bit confused and memory is gone. (part because of the medication). but long term, I believe my memory will improve. Pain is there, but better than a sore back to compare. No downside, in my opinion. I'd do it over again.

@tony745 3 жыл бұрын

@@dqdave Thank you. God Bless you.

@cagefreebrain5843 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update -- hoping for an ideal recovery for you!

@bogusmcbogus2637 2 жыл бұрын

@@dqdave Thanks for coming back with the update. I'm being offered RNS implantation pending iEEG results.

@iniobong5571 2 жыл бұрын

Let me take out a moment in my busy life to send a thank you note to a very amazing doctor who is full of love and commitment,Dr ogie is truly a blessing to the world thanks for curing my epilepsy

@Rlaliceiwl Жыл бұрын

Hey, may I know what treatment did he use on you pls?

@laurasviland5775 8 ай бұрын

❤

@samarc4467 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sir! People like you are the hope.

@charlotte7955 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thank you so much!

@ryanstrasser3695 Жыл бұрын

The best strategy is to accept epilepsy as a lifelong condition... allow these guys to experiment as they always will.

@loristevens-ec9jd 3 ай бұрын

That's easy to say if you don't deal with Epilepsy. I deal with drug resistant seizures. I went from taking 2 medication to 3 and most I have taken. I now have Essential Tremors stage 4. Though I take so many medications I still have seizures. I had complex partial seizures in the beginning and currently I have those and tonic-clonic. Perhaps you would appreciate the crazy words more if you walked in different shoes.

@wapiti128 3 ай бұрын

@@loristevens-ec9jdI have seizures too. I'm going to try fasting to increase my BDNF and hopefully that cures it.

@ryanstrasser3695 2 ай бұрын

You are a scumbag. 30 years of dealing with this. Kicked out of HS for it… given a full scholarship to an Ivy League school thereafter.

@robertbrown785 Жыл бұрын

Every time a seizure hits me, I do not remember the previous day.

@barbgill3776 5 жыл бұрын

the nuerostimulater surgery cost $100,000 in 2012. The battery and up-grade needs to be redone q 8-10 years. No quality of life and $10,000/year for surgery plus $10,000/yr for meds. Send me flowers. My migraines are still keeping me in bed, in a dark room. Keep working doc

@alc1212 3 жыл бұрын

You get these?

@cagefreebrain5843 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, every 8-10 years -- not ideal lol. Hope your migraines are getting better!

@johnlp3376 3 жыл бұрын

8-10 years I have RNS I got 1.5 years out of first battery they lied said 8 on second battery no way gonna be more around 4 years. After this battery dead I won't do again. It helps but also will make disablity breathe down your neck you won't be seizure so working lol. I wouldn't do it again you spend a ton of money to put a bandage on a bullet hole it just covers problem up all they care about is the data 3 people can see you have a seizure if RNS dont see doctor will say you didn't have one.

@cagefreebrain5843 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnlp3376 Thanks for your story. 'Not using a bandage for a bullet hole' is a great analogy. My journey led me to the same conclusion.

@loristevens-ec9jd 3 ай бұрын

I had a conference call with one of the directors at the Epilepsy Foundation. He told me about someone having 200 seizures a day.

@JAM-zb2vh 7 ай бұрын

I did the VNS and it did not help at all and medication is not helping so I live with it.

@wapiti128 3 ай бұрын

Have you considered fasting? I'm trying it now.

@strgazerlilly 3 жыл бұрын

I'm getting my VNS in 5 days thank you. I had to fight for the "right to try" because they have brought back lobotomy as a approved treatment for epilepsy AGAIN.

@tony745 3 жыл бұрын

Hello. How are you feeling ?

@alc1212 3 жыл бұрын

All that work when this could be cured with a keto diet. Don't belive me look it up. But people aren't disciplined enough to stay on one and instead would rather down$100,000 on this type of stuff. God bless this man and the work he is doing. But should direct it towards truly uncureable things. Just my thoughts

@cagefreebrain5843 3 жыл бұрын

I agree fully! Have you had success on keto or know someone who has?

@lizzyking.official 2 жыл бұрын

I agree that the keto diet is a much safer option, however, unfortunately, it isn't a "cure". It can diminish your seizures and improve your epilepsy a lot, but it isn't a sustainable diet to do forever since you will miss out on some vital vitamins and minerals. Of course, you can consume those separately but especially if you are a woman wanting to reproduce, it can affect your pregnancy too. I still highly recommend the keto diet to anyone struggling with epilepsy, but it is not a long time cure. (Talking from experience :) )

@bogusmcbogus2637 2 жыл бұрын

@@lizzyking.official Very true. Thumbs up.

@mariadinn4441 Жыл бұрын

Ketogenic diet is most effective in children - but not all children. Only 10 - 15% become seizure free. The rates are even lower in adults. :)

@morrisdonald8795 2 жыл бұрын

DrObahistoricalherbs.

@iniobong5571 2 жыл бұрын

Let me take out a moment in my busy life to send a thank you note to a very amazing doctor who is full of love and commitment,Dr ogie is truly a blessing to the world thanks for curing my epilepsy