Active 8 days agoWhat Burdens Do You Carry?Living with epilepsy can often feel like a heavy burden—one that affects yourself, your family, and your friends. This forum is a safe space to share your experiences, challenges, and...reactions47repliesCoping
FeaturedNo carUgh I had the freedom of coming and going, all of a sudden....poof....no driving. My family made me return the plates of my car. It was a sad day. No...reactions18replies
Seizure with convulsions but conscience?Hello, I’m a 30 year old female with a 15 year history with epilepsy. I’ve had many different types of seizures over the years. Recently, the seizure symptoms I’ve had...reactions5repliesDiagnosis
No more precursors/ notices before a seizureHi guys, I don't know how to word this properly but before I used to get tonic clonic seizures, I would always have a like anxiety attack feeling that would...reactions1replyCopingDiagnosisCaregiving
EEG In hospital for one weekHas anyone tried EEG in hospital, For a week to locate exactly where your seizures Are located, and what medicines to take, with less side effects?...reactions1replyDiagnosis
Age 5 epilepsy - carbamazepine not working? Hi , just after some experiences / advice on what to expect. My daughter who’s 5 has had epilepsy since she was 3. Started with focal seizures during the night...reactions3repliesDiagnosis
Hello! My Name is AmyAt seventeen years old, I got first grand mal seizure, but I worked through the seizures not knowing what was going on until one of the coworkers saw my seizures...reactions3repliesAwarenessDiagnosisSeizures
Can Lithium medication cause seizures I was put on 1000mg Lithium medication for Bipolar Affective Disorder and I had a tonic clinic seizure on my way to visit my Aunt’s. I bit my lip, had...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Stress and anxiety triggering seizures Stress can be hard to avoid, but our bodies can feel its impact. For some, stress or anxiety can also be a cause of seizures. And then more stress and...reactions50repliesTips & AdviceCoping
Alarming loved onesHi all. I was wondering if anyone has or knows of good systems which will alarm loved ones etc when you have a seizure, I have nocturnal Epilepsy and have...reactions1replyAwarenessSide EffectsCoping