Keeping a Journal to Help Avoid SeizuresEver keep a diary? Let me suggest: Start one. No, I don’t mean mush like, "Dear Diary, We went boating with the Jones, and I caught a fish!" I’m talking... By Tim Ulmer5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 received a lot of epilepsy-related pregnancy questions. Here's... By Gabrielle Foote3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep-Deprived EEG Versus Ambulatory EEG: What Are They Like?EEGs (electroencephalograms): we've all had them and few of us love them. I am thankful for their existence. My first EEG diagnosed me with epilepsy which has helped lead me... By Gabrielle Foote3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Demystifying EpilepsyMatthew was 6 years old when diagnosed with epilepsy and he stayed in a typical classroom from kindergarten through second grade. During that time, he also played baseball and soccer... By Kathleen Lear3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When COVID Hit HomeI once survived a Louis Tomlinson show, and that's saying something considering people who didn't have epilepsy were going down like flies in a bug zapper light. Let me know... By Renee Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Going to Concerts and Movies With Photosensitive EpilepsyI love outdoor concerts! I have since I was a teenager. Fresh air and music with amazing people, it’s a great combination! The 2 best outdoor concerts I've ever been... By Gabrielle Foote3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Can You Die From Epileptic Seizures?Can you die from epileptic seizures? At first, I didn't want to know the answer, but my very first seizure was an indication of how serious they can be. One... By Stacia Kalinoski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Epilepsy and Migraines: A Pain in the HeadA quiet and dark room, cold compress, Ibuprofen, and Tylenol... Oh, migraine we meet again! At times I've had some truly debilitating hours thanks to my migraines. I've used icepacks... By Gabrielle Foote3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Epilepsy Support Groups Give Us Superhero StrengthEven superheroes with amazing powers find enemies who are too overpowering to fight by themselves, but they're not too proud to team up. I was literally on the edge of... By Tim Ulmer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Worthy of WorkIf somebody is experiencing active, ongoing seizures then it can be hard to maintain a working position. Even when somebody's epilepsy is considered managed by medication, it can still be... By Renee Williams4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Epilepsy & My IdentityA person's identity is so important. Oxford Learner's Dictionary defines "identity" in three ways. Until a couple of years ago, my identity was, "I am an epileptic person." Many amazing... By Gabrielle Foote3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Does Epilepsy Affect My Daily Life?Every area of a person's life and daily experiences are impacted by epilepsy. This neurological disease called epilepsy causes unpredictable episodes that could be of any severity. It can have... By Nisshaa Muniandy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Little Seizures, Big Consequences: Recognizing Signs of Infantile SpasmsPrior to August 2020, I knew very little about epilepsy. What I did know came from movies and TV shows. I pictured full-body shaking, eyes rolling back, grand mal seizures... By Hailey Adkisson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why to Bring a Friend to Your Neurologist AppointmentsThis is advice I have for every doctor appointment. Specialists are not an exception to this rule. Bring a second person. There are many reasons that a second individual can... By Gabrielle Foote2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Tips for Traveling with Epilepsy"Pssss. YOU. I'm wantin' to break out of Epilepsy Prison tonight. Nice vacation... Wanna come? Here are some things you need to do..." Over 5 decades with epilepsy, I've picked... By Tim Ulmer3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Experience With BriviactI feel confident in talking about my newest medication. I have now been on it for 366 days. (I want to make sure that my review came after a whole... By Gabrielle Foote2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My First Seizure in 3 Years... And Accepting I Can't Control EpilepsyEpilepsy has been a part of my life since the age of 9 years old. Unfortunately, I often didn't know how to feel when a seizure would occur. It left me feeling... By Derra Howard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments14 comments
The School of EpilepsyAs a 33-year-old, I have learned a lot of lessons in my life. Sometimes from kind mentors and sometimes by life events. I have also had the occasional unsolicited lessons... By Gabrielle Foote2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Uphill Both Ways: Transportation Challenges With EpilepsyDriving is such an essential part of most – but not all – people's lives. What if you can't drive? Every state has a time span that a person who... By Gabrielle Foote3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Mental Health and Living With Epilepsy in MalaysiaBefore we discuss mental health and epilepsy, let me talk a bit about where I am from. Malaysia is where I live and have experienced what it's like to be... By Nisshaa Muniandy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments