It's Important to Keep Your Mind on Medication Side EffectsDifferent medications have different physical and mental side effects. It is important to be educated about possible symptoms and side effects when...reactionscomments
A Guide 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!...reactions7comments
Foods to Avoid with Epilepsy and What to Eat InsteadFood brings people together. We eat with our loved ones to celebrate milestones or just to catch up. But if you live...reactions12comments
Choosing the Best Epilepsy Doctor for YouAre you looking for an epileptologist? Or are you not satisfied with the neurologist you are seeing? What kind of attitude are...reactionscomments
Brain Seizures and How Location Affects SymptomsEpilepsy causes a burst of electrical brain activity that causes a range of physical and mental health issues. Symptoms can be mild...reactions4comments
Understanding Seizures and Aphasia: The Link to Speech LossSeizures start from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. They affect muscle control and language. They also affect vision and movement. A...reactionscomments
Taking Anti-Seizure Drugs: What Are the Long-Term Risks?Managing drug treatment for epilepsy can be tricky because you need to balance it with your quality of life. Anti-seizure or antiepileptic...reactions3comments
Cold and Flu: Understanding Common Seizure TriggersSeizures are caused by a sudden, brief change in the brain's electrical activity. People with epilepsy can have different seizure triggers. Some...reactionscomments
The Epilepsy Parent Caregiver’s Guide: Balancing Support, Strategy, and Self-CareReceiving an epilepsy diagnosis for your child often feels like being handed a map to a territory you never planned to visit...reactionscomments
Finding Credible Health Information on EpilepsyThere is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites...reactionscomments
Getting a Second OpinionA diagnosis of any disease or life-altering condition like epilepsy can be overwhelming. You may have many questions about your diagnosis. You...reactionscomments
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...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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
"I'm Having a Seizure and I Need My Rescue Medication."Her eyes told me something wasn't right. The student approached the media center check-out desk in a quiet panic. "Can you call...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
Questions to Ask Your Neurologist About Your Epilepsy"I think you have temporal lobe epilepsy, and occasionally have secondary generalizations." My very first appointment with a neurologist came a few...reactions8comments
Let's Talk Advocating: YOU Have a Say in Your Medical CareWhen I first planned on writing this article I had every intention on speaking about how important it is to advocate for...reactions1comment
What Are Seizure Clusters?Nearly half of all people with epilepsy can experience seizure clusters. Seizure clusters is the name for multiple seizures in one day...reactionscomments
Comfort in Having a Rescue Medication in Our Seizure Plan of CareNow that our son, who is developmentally delayed and non-verbal, is in school full-time and considered an adult at age 18, we...reactionscomments
