Tips for an Overwhelmed CaregiverMy son, Matthew, was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 6. It took a few months, but we finally achieved seizure freedom with felbamate and the modified Atkins diet... By Kathleen Lear4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Demystifying EpilepsyMatthew was 6 years old when diagnosed with epilepsy and he stayed in a typical classroom from kindergarten through second grade. During that time, he also played baseball and soccer... By Kathleen Lear3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mourning the Child You Thought You HadWhen Matthew was born, he was full term, had a high Apgar score and was just as perfect as a baby could be. He hit all his milestones as any... By Kathleen Lear3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Son's Epilepsy Diagnosis: Now What?I can remember sitting in the neurologist's office hearing that my son, Matthew, has epilepsy. The day was October 31, 2008, 2 days away from his 6th birthday. It was... By Kathleen Lear3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments