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Parent to newly diagnosed daughter

Hi all, I’m new here and feel like our worlds been turned upside down, my daughter 16 was diagnosed with focal epilepsy...

Anti-seizure drugs (AEDs) and epilepsy

It is said that Anti-seizure or antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) can effectively prevent seizures in about 7 out of 10 people with epilepsy...

Rescue medication

Do you have a rescue medication as part of your seizure action plan? If so, does it help provide you with comfort...

How did you learn that menstrual cycles can impact epilepsy?

As young girls and women, our entire being changes during puberty, starting with our hormones, which can be scary, confusing, and awkward...

How do you deal with celebrations and events centered around drinking?

As we know, every May 5th is Cinco De Mayo – a day of partying, celebrating, and out-of-this-world fun. As a community...

Seizure reflection

Sometimes I would have an aura or feeling very strange. It's difficult to think about having a seizure. For me, a seizure...

Postictal timeline

How long do some people go through recovering from a seizure? It takes me approximately two weeks to get back to myself....

Question re applying for jobs UK

Hi, I'm wondering how many people have come across this issue when applying for jobs in the UK. I cannot drive because...

Fever-Triggered Epilepsy

Do you have fever-triggered epilepsy? What do you do to overcome it?...

Lifestyle changes

Have you made any lifestyle changes to manage your epilepsy? If so, what changes have you made?...

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