December 30, 2012
Surgery to treat epilepsy leaves woman seizure-free
By SMHNadmin
Carla Huelsmann felt seizures were taking over her life. Surgery at Mayo Clinic gave it back to her.
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October 25, 2011
Epilepsy Surgery Allows Patient to Live Life to the Fullest
By MakalaArce
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GszNst4xBc Carla Huelsmann was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was 2 years old. Throughout her childhood and early adult years, she experienced mainly petit mal seizures. She continued through life, adjusting to her disease as needed. Once Huelsmann welcomed her daughter, the hormone levels in her body changed, making controlling her seizures much more difficult.
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