Gabrielle Foote

I’ve shared about the challenges that can arise from medication side effects. There is another side to medication side effects than how they impact your own body. Currently, I’m facing...

It's 7:00 a.m., and my medication alarm goes off. I get up and walk over to my locked medicine cabinet, taking my lamotrigine and vitamins. Then I go about my...

Navigating the delicate balance between health and medication side effects is an ongoing challenge, one faced daily by many individuals with chronic conditions. In my personal journey with epilepsy, the...

Let's talk about the amazing smell of freshly brewed hazelnut coffee. I love sipping on a cup while juggling two kids, a nonprofit, and school. It's my ultimate pick-me-up. Lately...

Let's rewind to 2018 when I found myself dealing with some thyroid troubles. At first, it all seemed pretty straightforward – my bloodwork showed irregularities, and the first endocrinologist I...

Medication used to be my least favorite part of my seizure care plan. However, over the past couple of years, my perspective shifted, and medical imaging took precedence. But despite...

I am always learning, relearning, applying, and reapplying what I learn. When you're living with epilepsy, this is a must! With November being Epilepsy Awareness Month, I've been reflecting on...

One of the many uncertainties of epilepsy that always lingers in the back of my mind is the fear of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). This unexpected possibility brings...

Over the years, I've learned that advocating for epilepsy is crucial to finding a cure. When I was younger, I didn't realize there were so many misconceptions about seizure disorders...

I realize that the food I consume significantly impacts my overall well-being and seizure control. A while back, I cut out added sugar. But during my pregnancy, sugar and I...

I want to preface this article by stating that there are more than just mothers who care for children. I focus on mothers in this article because of my personal...

Self-care is incredibly important for people living with epilepsy, so I want everyone to have as many ideas as possible. Every couple of years I like to make sure that...

As we all know, becoming and remaining seizure-free is an extremely high priority in all epileptics' lives. Due to this, I am diligent in following my neurologist's requests for bloodwork...

Since I was 16 years old, I have traveled to many different places. During my travels, whether they are day trips or 2-week trips I always take my epilepsy into...

As the new year approached, I solidified my transition to my new neurologist. During our first meeting, we discussed my care plan for my pregnancy and related it to my...

It has always been difficult to explain my epilepsy to my family and peers. There are a handful of reasons for this. However, the largest obstacle is that I don't...

Safety is so important. No matter how recent your last seizure was. If you are taking medication or are still diagnosed with epilepsy, you should always be prepared. Although it...

Being pregnant can often mean morning sickness, nausea, and vomiting are in store. And sometimes, this escalates to the next level... Hyperemesis gravidarum is no joke. Combining this with the...

The holiday season is always an exciting time. It's especially joyful when you can share your traditions with your children. Last year, my daughter was too young to understand. But...

I strongly support the use of seizure predicting dogs. The Epilepsy Foundation explains that it takes 6 months to 2 years to fully train 1 of these specialized service animals...