Posted By: skatergirl @ 07/23/2008 8:08:28 PM

Comment: I can relate to Bernie's whole story. I'm a 55 year old female. I had been a cyclist since I was in my early 30's. I was struck by a car on my bike (wearing a helmet) flew over the top of the car landing in the middle of the street on my head. That was 25 years ago. I have had many falls in the past 25 years always wearing a helmet. I've been having seizures for 5 years but not diagnosed until this past December. I had a seizure and fell in my empty concrete swimming pool resulting in a severe concussion 2 years ago. I'm still suffering from memory loss and fatigue. I had another seizure, started on seizure meds, and was unable to drive for 6 months last December. I have just gone back to my job 3 weeks ago. All of this is considered "minor." I am wondering if Bernie was diagnosed with Epilepsy? I was, possibly caused by head trauma at some point in my life. Since he is a cyclist, one that did not wear a helmet, he may have fallen before and hit his head, but not quite as bad. Or maybe his family may have seizure disorders or epilepsy as does mine. It is inspiring to know that he could overcome such obstacles as relearning speech, reading and his job, etc. Great story.