Epilepsy on Father's Day 2020I'm a step father of 3 teens, and a father of twin girls (5yrs old). I was excited all day to get off work and spend the remainder of fathers...reactions2comments
Two Years in Vegas, Two Seizures, One Word: Wow!I left Las Vegas, after spending two years in the Las Vegas Valley, returning to Florida. Within nine months I had my first tonic-clonic seizure. With having no clue how...reactions2comments
Not Being Able to Drive Is a Loss of IndependenceObtaining a driver's license is a significant milestone that brings a sense of freedom to teenagers. However, for those with epilepsy, the regulations and health considerations surrounding driving may be...reactions8comments
The Pivotal Moment I Realized My Purpose for Having EpilepsyI'd experienced all of epilepsy's weapons for nearly 40 years – lost jobs, car wrecks, humiliating pharmaceutical side effects, broken romances. But in 2002, I was engrossed in a "reconstruction...reactionscomments
Epilepsy and Hot WeatherAs an epilepsy patient, I have learned to live with my condition. I take medication regularly, and I am careful to avoid my triggers. But there is 1 trigger that...reactions5comments
Epilepsy Killed a Friendship, but Different Than You'd ExpectI grew up in Sullivan, Illinois, a small farm town which obviously limits the number of prospective friends. The smaller the town, the mightier the reign achievable by individual bullies...reactionscomments
Financial Challenges of Epilepsy: Medication CostsHigh medication cost and availability have significantly impacted medical care. Unfortunately, increases in drug prices have made it difficult for many people to afford life-saving medications. Even with insurance, the...reactionscomments
Can Stomach Problems Lead to Seizures?This article is definitely gonna be for niche group of individuals, but these are things I wish I had known among a mix of diagnoses. When the purple giant meets...reactions3comments
Epilepsy Needs Proper Representation in the Entertainment IndustryRepresentation of epilepsy in movies, television, and media has been a complicated and misunderstood situation, fraught with misrepresentation. In the entertainment industry, individuals with epilepsy are often depicted as having...reactions4comments
"When Life Give You Lemons": Finding the Sweet Spots as a CaregiverYou likely have heard the statement, "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." As a parent and caregiver to someone living with epilepsy, along with many other medical challenges, we...reactionscomments
Finding My Self-esteem as a Young Woman With EpilepsyBeing a woman is multi-faceted and complicated. Especially when it comes to absurd and ancient gender standards pervasive in our everyday lives. Imagine that. For women with epilepsy, our experience...reactionscomments
Adventures With Epilepsy: Hitting the Water ParkMy last visit to a water park was about 9 years ago, when I was 17. Unfortunately, I developed a seizure and severe body aches when swimming there. So I...reactions7comments
Tips for an Overwhelmed CaregiverMy son, Matthew, was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 6. It took a few months, but we finally achieved seizure freedom with felbamate and the modified Atkins diet...reactions1comment
My 5-Point Strategy to Winning the Epilepsy War"All we have to fear is fear itself," spoken by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, America's commander-in-chief during World War II. Wise words to follow when neurologists diagnose someone with epilepsy. Their...reactions3comments
Supporting Others With Epilepsy as a Peer MentorIn a recent article, I spoke mainly about the benefits of support groups, and I touched on how I'm now my state's Peer Mentor Ambassador. While the official peer mentor...reactionscomments
Unwanted (and Uninformed) Comments About Your EpilepsyDid a person ever say something insulting, irritating, or ignore what you were saying when it comes to your epilepsy? It has happened to me with a professor in college...reactionscomments
Preparing for Neurosurgery for EpilepsyNeurosurgery may be a doctor's recommendation after trying multiple medications but seizures are still happening often, particularly if it's more than once per day. A lot of progress has been...reactions2comments
Self-Care is Seizure PreventionSelf-care is incredibly important for people living with epilepsy, so I want everyone to have as many ideas as possible. Every couple of years I like to make sure that...reactions3comments
Staying Seizure-Free as a Pregnant Mom with a ToddlerAs we all know, becoming and remaining seizure-free is an extremely high priority in all epileptics' lives. Due to this, I am diligent in following my neurologist's requests for bloodwork...reactionscomments
Before, During, and After: What My Seizures Feel LikeAre you the parent or caregiver of a person who has epilepsy? Do you wish to understand what it's like to experience epilepsy? Before that, let me introduce myself. I...reactions17comments