Ask the Advocates: Your Epilepsy Treatment JourneyTreating epilepsy is not an exact science. For each individual patient, what works and what doesn't work will vary. An anti-seizure drug that works for one person may not work... By Editorial Team 3 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
Ask the Advocates: Who Has Supported Your Epilepsy Journey?Epilepsy is hard. Period. Whether it's navigating medication options, enduring daily side effects, fearing the next seizure, or facing judgments and stigma – people living with epilepsy can have a... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Epilepsy Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the I Am More Than My Epilepsy Awareness Package Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
In America: What's That?The In America survey is now closed. When people hear "epilepsy," they might think of what they have seen on TV or in a movie. A convulsive seizure, someone falling... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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The Emotional Toll of EpilepsyThe burden of epilepsy is that it follows you wherever you go. Before my brain surgery, it started the moment I woke up each morning. Did I get at least... By Stacia Kalinoski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Being a Friend to Someone With EpilepsyI had been alone in my journey of being an epileptic person. I never shared my epilepsy story with anyone. I felt too insecure to share my story. And I... By Nisshaa Muniandy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"D-Day" (Diagnosis Day): The Day Epilepsy Entered Our Lives"This probably means she won’t be able to get her driver’s license," I remember saying to my husband when we first received our daughter's epilepsy diagnosis. At the time, that... By Hailey Adkisson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Seizure Recovery: Who, What, Where, When, Why?Where am I? Why am I on the floor? What day is it? Did I have a seizure? When? Who was there? Returning to reality following a seizure is different... By Stacia Kalinoski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Being a Student With EpilepsyIt's not easy to be a student while living with a chronic illness. I am going to write about being a successful student while facing 2 different illnesses: dystonia and... By Nisshaa Muniandy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Seizure Action PlanWhen I first found out about my seizure disorder I didn't know where to start. I had a list of "don'ts." "Don't chew gum without someone around" has always stuck... By Gabrielle Foote2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating Anticonvulsant Side EffectsIf there's one thing people newly diagnosed with epilepsy will find out pretty quickly, it's that many anticonvulsants, or antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), come with unwanted side effects. For me, it... By Stacia Kalinoski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
5 Helpful Tips for CaregiversReceiving a diagnosis of epilepsy can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person with the diagnosis, but also for the parent, spouse, child, or friend who becomes the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Types Of Seizures: What Should I Know?As always, my disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. This is what I have learned over the years through research, people I know who are epileptic, and through connecting... By Gabrielle Foote3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
I "Also" Have Epilepsy: On Seizures and IdentityWe need to talk. As someone who has never meditated longer than 18 minutes, and might as well have found this quote on a towel at Bed Bath & Beyond... By Miles Levin2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Becoming a Surgery CandidateThe idea seemed so far-flung at first. Brain surgery? What exactly do the surgeons remove? After repeated seizures during my video EEG stay in the epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) at... By Stacia Kalinoski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Keppra RageThere are many different types of medications for epilepsy. Some I love and others I find to be completely unfortunate. In this article, I want to focus on my love/hate... By Gabrielle Foote2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Menstruation and EpilepsyDo you have more epilepsy symptoms during menstruation? Well, I do. I hate my period because my epilepsy auras increase. I also have seizures more during my period. It's terrible... By Nisshaa Muniandy2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments