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
Seizures and Hot WeatherIf you are living with epilepsy, you may have found that seizures can have some unique triggers. During the summer heat, it...reactions1comment
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
Always Be Honest With Your DoctorIt is hard to face certain things concerning epilepsy. One of epilepsy's biggest challenges? Medication. Every medication has a different effect on...reactionscomments
MRI AnxietyMedication used to be my least favorite part of my seizure care plan. However, over the past couple of years, my perspective...reactionscomments
Why am I Grateful?The holiday season is always an exciting time. It's especially joyful when you can share your traditions with your children. Last year...reactions6comments
Weaning Off Of Phenobarbital Again – The Right WayA few years ago (in 2018), I tried to get off of phenobarbital with another doctor. However, it was a frightening experience...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
How I Was Finally Diagnosed With Absence SeizuresLet me tell you about the unusual way I found out I had seizures... At 16, my best friend and I had...reactions7comments
Is a Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) for Me?After half a century on medications to control my epilepsy, I've had enough "cocktails" to stump a bartender! Haha! Kidding aside, no...reactions4comments
From Pink to Purple Ribbons, We Need ActionNovember is designated as Epilepsy Awareness Month. After just finishing up advocacy during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I am a bit fatigued. I...reactionscomments
How Can I Support a Friend or Family Member With Epilepsy This November?November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and if you know someone living with epilepsy, this article will give you some practical ways to...reactions1comment
Resilience: A Defining Theme of EpilepsyI am always learning, relearning, applying, and reapplying what I learn. When you're living with epilepsy, this is a must! With November...reactionscomments
Treating Epilepsy: Risks, Side Effects, But Still No CureLiving with epilepsy can be unpredictable and challenging. When I've explained my medical journey to those who ask – when speaking about...reactions2comments
I Had A Seizure And Broke My FootI was rushing down the stairs at my apartment complex and had a seizure. Mind you all, I live on the third...reactionscomments
Working Through My Fears of SUDEPOne of the many uncertainties of epilepsy that always lingers in the back of my mind is the fear of sudden unexpected...reactionscomments
