When Epilepsy Meds Mix With AlcoholOne thing you don't want to do with epilepsy is play with medication. Like taking less to drink or smoke marijuana (which...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Having Epilepsy and Having True FriendsFriend. What is a friend? My definition: a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another and is the...reactions2comments
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Epilepsy Medication Changes: Striving for NormalcyLiving with epilepsy has been a journey filled with twists and turns, and the quest for the right medication is a delicate...reactionscomments
Swimming With EpilepsyDo you like to swim? I sure do. But even as an adult going for a splash, I know it's important to...reactions2comments
7 Ways to Prepare for Bed in Case of a Seizure While SleepingSome may ask how I know when I had a seizure in my sleep. Honestly, I wake up with war wounds. I...reactions1comment
Epilepsy and Anger: Calming the Incredible Hulk Within MeMy mom had a nickname for me during my teen years, but she didn’t mean it in a doting way: "Dr. David...reactions10comments
Ask Real Patients: Is Epilepsy Misunderstood?For those living with epilepsy, it can feel like others just don't get it. Seizures, medications, side effects, anxiety, stigma... Epilepsy can...reactionscomments
Fear of the Next SeizureEpilepsy is unpredictable. Knowing if or when the next seizure will strike can cause immense stress and anxiety. These feelings can weigh...reactions10comments
Experiencing a Seizure Caused by a Medical TestI had to go in for some pulmonary testing, which included the pulmonary function test. This test requires you to do 4...reactionscomments
Understanding Epilepsy Treatment and If Surgery Is an OptionA few years ago, I went to the doctor to see if I qualified for epilepsy surgery. I stayed in the hospital...reactionscomments
"But You Don't Look Sick?" And Other Questions I Get About My EpilepsyWhen I first began to go to a specific bar in Queens, New York, I did not drink alcohol because it is...reactionscomments
Living With an Invisible IllnessI am what many would call a statistic. Many of you, your friends, and your loved ones are too. What category am...reactions3comments
Finding the Right Medication CombinationHaving side effects with any medication is inevitable unless you luck out. However, my medications really didn't start to give me any...reactionscomments
Awakening Awareness About SUDEPWhen a neurologist told my parents in 1970 that I was epileptic, he assured them it was nothing to be concerned about...reactionscomments
Breaking Up With SugarLet's talk about added sugar. Sugar is amazing! It has always been there for me. We've celebrated everything together. Birthdays. Graduations. Weddings...reactionscomments
Mobility Aids: If You Need It, Use It!It has been about 3 years since mobility aides were introduced into my life, and let me tell you, it was no...reactionscomments
From Healthy to Dravet2017 was one of the best years of my life. My husband came back from a deployment just in time for our...reactionscomments
My Autoimmune Disorder: Is It Connected to Epilepsy?Let's rewind to 2018 when I found myself dealing with some thyroid troubles. At first, it all seemed pretty straightforward – my...reactions2comments
