FeaturedActive 8 days agoDon'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...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCopingDiagnosisSeizures
FeaturedSeizure care as someone with epilepsyAs someone with epilepsy, how do you want to be cared for when you have a seizure?...Reactions0reactionsComments12 repliesCopingTips & AdviceMental Health
Active todayLeft temporal lobe epilepsy medicationsIf anyone here has left temporal lobe epilepsy and has had success with medications that have stopped your seizures please let us know which medications you’re taking. Thanks!...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesTreatmentTypes of Epilepsy
Active todayWork and epilepsyMy partner had a seizure and had a 6 month driving ban. It is not confirmed epilepsy as he is having tests. His work have called tests over 3 days...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesWork & Employment
Active yesterdayAnti-seizure drugs (AEDs) and epilepsyIt is said that Anti-seizure or antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can effectively prevent seizures in about 7 out of 10 people with epilepsy. However, they can also create long-term, serious side...Reactions0reactionsComments13 repliesTreatmentSide EffectsSeizures
Active yesterdayCan you please recommend epilepsy smartwatches? Hello! I'm exploring options for smartwatches designed specifically for managing epilepsy. Can you provide recommendations or insights on models that offer features like seizure tracking, alerts, or any other functionalities...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSymptomsHealthcare TeamSeizures
Active 4 days agoQuestion: What is one thing you wish people knew about Epilepsy? My answer: Not everyone who experiences seizures , fall to the floor and shake. * I'd love to hear your thoughts #parentperspective...Reactions0reactionsComments76 repliesAwarenessCaregivingHealthcare Team
Active 4 days agoHas epilepsy affected your friendships? Finding true, supportive friends can be hard for anyone! And when you're living with epilepsy, maintaining friendships can have unique challenges. Has epilepsy affected your friendships? Has your condition made...Reactions0reactionsComments16 repliesCoping
Active 4 days agoJuvenile Myoclonic EpilepsyHi my daughter was diagnosed with JME. She had about one or two grand mal seizures a year. This year she has had a spike been on Levetiracetam 1500 twice...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Active 6 days agoI feel like giving upAfter 4 years of trying to manage this condition I’m starting to wonder… what’s the point? This isn’t the life I was meant to live. This isn’t for me. I...Reactions0reactionsComments11 repliesCopingSeizuresTips & Advice
Active 7 days agoI have epilepsy but I can drive I am a Driver no problem me Driving time...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesWork & EmploymentAwarenessHealthcare Team