Julie's Epilepsy StoryI got diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 1-and-a-half years old. I am still dealing with seizures and I am almost 36...reactions1comment
What Does Epilepsy "Look" Like?How many people have found themselves pinned in a stereotype? It’s not your fault by any means. Another person has an almost...reactionscomments
Overcoming Epilepsy by Learning How to Fail"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work," Thomas Edison once said about his quest to invent the...reactionscomments
Instagram Live: Conversations With Our Epilepsy Health LeadersEpilepsyDisease.com recently hosted our first Instagram Live with our Health Leaders Natalie Beavers, Derra Howard, and Anita Meeks to share their experiences...reactionscomments
"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...reactionscomments
How I Travel With My Epilepsy MedicationSince I was 16 years old, I have traveled to many different places. During my travels, whether they are day trips or...reactions2comments
"It's Just Anxiety..." How Doctors Dismissed My SeizuresBeing a female and developing a chronic illness comes with its own obstacles. Not only are we now made to navigate the...reactions5comments
Why Epilepsy Makes Us Feel Like We're Not "Normal"There are plenty of people like me, who if they don't make a determined effort to laugh and mix with others, can...reactions2comments
Epilepsy Preparedness in Schools: A Mom's PerspectiveRecently I watched a news article about a local school that was able to save a young adult who was having a...reactions1comment
A Career Path Rerouted by EpilepsyI had to laugh. Cardboard boxes scattered across the floor in my new Minneapolis apartment. I unpacked 1 and reached in to...reactionscomments
My Pregnancy Care PlanAs the new year approached, I solidified my transition to my new neurologist. During our first meeting, we discussed my care plan...reactions3comments
Weight Management and Epilepsy - Take Our Quick PollsFor people living with chronic health conditions, managing weight can be a particularly challenging task. Balancing the demands of managing symptoms and...reactionscomments
Adapting to Life With EpilepsyMy seizures started my sophomore year of college when I was involved in different clubs and organizations every day of the week...reactionscomments
Hating My Seizures, Loving My Family... and Finally Getting a VNSNothing – and I repeat nothing – has provoked more hatred from me than a particular restriction that was imposed upon me...reactions1comment
Seizure Precautions: Things I Do to Stay SafeSafety is so important. No matter how recent your last seizure was. If you are taking medication or are still diagnosed with...reactions5comments
Searching for the Right Medication: My Experience With KeppraWhen I was 18 (8 years ago), I recall wanting to switch from my 50mg carbamazepine medicine to Keppra (levetiracetam) after reading...reactions6comments
One Step at a Time as a Mom With EpilepsyI was diagnosed with epilepsy at 19 and in an instant my life changed. Simple things like birth control, etc., now had...reactions1comment
10 Things You Need To Know About EpilepsyEpilepsy is often overlooked and not talked about. Yet, it is a very common disorder around the world. First things first, what...reactionscomments
My Epilepsy Support Group ExperienceI have multiple illnesses and disabilities so when I enquired about a support group for epilepsy, my GP at the time told...reactions1comment
Pregnancy and Epilepsy: Top 3 QuestionsMy husband and I have decided we are ready to continue growing our family. Since we have made this decision, I have...reactionscomments
