Loss of Speech After a SeizureSeizures start from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. They affect muscle control and language. They also affect vision and movement. A seizure's impact depends on where the abnormal electrical... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
"But You Don't Look Sick?" And Other Questions I Get About My EpilepsyWhen I first began to go to a specific bar in Queens, New York, I did not drink alcohol because it is dangerous with AED medications and should be avoided... By Alyssa D Amico3 min readBookmark for later
How Sleep Can Impact SeizuresWe have all heard how getting enough sleep is a crucial aspect of overall health. Getting the proper amount of sleep each night is important not only for your physical health... By Caroline Johnson2 min readBookmark for later
Loss of Speech After a SeizureSeizures start from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. They affect muscle control and language. They also affect vision and movement. A seizure's impact depends on where the abnormal electrical... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
"But You Don't Look Sick?" And Other Questions I Get About My EpilepsyWhen I first began to go to a specific bar in Queens, New York, I did not drink alcohol because it is dangerous with AED medications and should be avoided... By Alyssa D Amico3 min readBookmark for later
How Sleep Can Impact SeizuresWe have all heard how getting enough sleep is a crucial aspect of overall health. Getting the proper amount of sleep each night is important not only for your physical health... By Caroline Johnson2 min readBookmark for later
Loss of Speech After a SeizureSeizures start from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. They affect muscle control and language. They also affect vision and movement. A seizure's impact depends on where the abnormal electrical... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for later
"But You Don't Look Sick?" And Other Questions I Get About My EpilepsyWhen I first began to go to a specific bar in Queens, New York, I did not drink alcohol because it is dangerous with AED medications and should be avoided... By Alyssa D Amico3 min readBookmark for later
How Sleep Can Impact SeizuresWe have all heard how getting enough sleep is a crucial aspect of overall health. Getting the proper amount of sleep each night is important not only for your physical health... By Caroline Johnson2 min readBookmark for later
Experiencing a Seizure Caused by a Medical TestI had to go in for some pulmonary testing, which included the pulmonary function test. This test requires you to do 4 different breathing exercises, some of which include a... By Elizabeth Savage2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Staying Calm and Managing Anxiety During a Hospital StayI had always been afraid of hospitals. The smell of disinfectant, the sterile environment, the unknown — it all made my heart race and my palms sweat. Could my fear... By Nisshaa Muniandy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Crazy LifeI've had epilepsy since I was 5 years old. My parents gave me my meds and sent me out with my siblings like there was nothing to worry about. Thinking...Bookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don't give upI was 13 when I was diagnosed with epilepsy I was having petit mal seizures (absence seizures) once per day and grand mal seizures (tonic-clonic seizures) 3 to 4 times...Bookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 replies