paul turpin

A later life rugby wannabe with a desire for good food, bevvies, and music.

[paul turpin @goggles_pi007]

Watched episode of “An Optimists Guide to the Planet” and Kamikatsu, Japan’s zero-waste town was featured…amazing place and great feel good story; read more about it here https://t.co/SMgZL0Fd7U

[paul turpin @goggles_pi007]

So I turn on an 80’s music video channel and Chicago’s “You’re The Inspiration” comes on, and to my utter surprise I see Peter Cetera wearing this… #ClosetPostPunkLover

[Brain Ablaze @BrainAblaze]

Status epilepticus (SE) is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. -- Do you know someone who has had SE? #12DaysOfAwareness #EpilepsyAwareness

[NPRL3 Gene Duplication/Mutation @NPRL3_Gene]

While our son continues to struggle with new medications and seizure control, stories like this give some hope that surgical solutions are available that are helping those living with Epilepsy in Canada. #Hope #EpilepsyAwareness
https://t.co/qxZG9BPkS4

[NPRL3 Gene Duplication/Mutation @NPRL3_Gene]

While we can only imagine how difficult the daily mental struggles must be for those with Epilepsy, feeling defeated and burnt out is something caregivers and families share. Spending endless hours in appointments, hospital visits, worrying about... #Epilepsy

[Epilepsy Durham Region @Epilepsy_Durham]

Myth: Some still believe that epilepsy can be spread from person to person, leading to unnecessary fear and stigma.

Fact: Let's set the record straight - Epilepsy is NOT contagious! It's a neurological disease caused by abnormal brain activity.

[paul turpin @goggles_pi007]

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[NPRL3 Gene Duplication/Mutation @NPRL3_Gene]

#Epilepsy reared its ugly head again…we were +1mth seizure free & thought we solved the trigger to most of the seizures in ‘23. Unfortunately we had 2 seizures in <24hrs. He just got back home after being at camp for 2 fun-filled wks. We are gutted & 😢.

[NPRL3 Gene Duplication/Mutation @NPRL3_Gene]

Should we have stayed on Topiramate where we had 3+ yrs of seizure freedom? Each AED selected has come with negative side effects and it is so disheartening that our warrior has been a guinea pig for nearly 11 yrs. All warriors deserve better. #Epilepsy

[NPRL3 Gene Duplication/Mutation @NPRL3_Gene]

We continue to experience a high rate of seizures (4 tc events in 2wks + 1 day). Increased Brivlera (Briviact) but the fact that the frequency has increased has us wondering if we made the wrong decision. #SeizuresSuck

[NPRL3 Gene Duplication/Mutation @NPRL3_Gene]

Has anyone ever experienced a seizure event that may be linked to either fine motor movement like small building block construction or focusing-on/sorting something like small building blocks? #Epilepsy #EpilepsyAwareness #SeizureTriggers

[paul turpin @goggles_pi007]

@TheDHTaylor No way I can like that…unfortunately there are too many ignorant, selfish and uneducated morons on this planet; when humans get to Mars send these people first…I feel bad for the Martians though.

[NPRL3 Gene Duplication/Mutation @NPRL3_Gene]

Another setback in our #Epilepsy journey and also feeling lost on what to do next. Two seizures in less than a week and back to the drawing board. We still have space to increase the current med but do we do that or move back to the med that gave us 3 years of having…

[paul turpin @goggles_pi007]

@thecure Great opening from @thetwilightsad and now waiting for the return of @thecure with my bff @dipietli

[paul turpin @goggles_pi007]

@ThatEricAlper Rush - Signals dog goes acoustic.

[paul turpin @goggles_pi007]

@JakeRudh I am already a fan of yours and this just solidified it!

[paul turpin @goggles_pi007]

Gord’s Gold will be going on shortly…one of the legends of Canadian music. He left us with a great catalogue of music. #RIP

[paul turpin @goggles_pi007]

Listening to bard on AM radio in small town Ontario in the 70’s, he was part of my Canadian history lesson. https://t.co/38plQXmOuy

[Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx @CraigBaird]

Gordon Lightfoot has died at the age of 84.
Calling him a Canadian icon or legend is an understatement.
He was one of our greatest singer-songwriters.
Born in Orillia, Ontario on Nov. 17, 1938, he had several #1 albums & songs.
He won 16 Junos.
RIP to a legend.

[paul turpin @goggles_pi007]

@Metric To the bingo in Sudbury in the summer.