Seizure Precautions: Things I Do to Stay SafeSafety is so important. No matter how recent your last seizure was. If you are taking medication or are still diagnosed with...reactions5comments
Searching for the Right Medication: My Experience With KeppraWhen I was 18 (8 years ago), I recall wanting to switch from my 50mg carbamazepine medicine to Keppra (levetiracetam) after reading...reactions6comments
10 Things You Need To Know About EpilepsyEpilepsy is often overlooked and not talked about. Yet, it is a very common disorder around the world. First things first, what...reactionscomments
My Epilepsy Support Group ExperienceI have multiple illnesses and disabilities so when I enquired about a support group for epilepsy, my GP at the time told...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
Experiencing Hyperemesis Gravidarum With EpilepsyBeing pregnant can often mean morning sickness, nausea, and vomiting are in store. And sometimes, this escalates to the next level... Hyperemesis...reactions2comments
"What-If" Moments When Living With EpilepsyA common thing ill and disabled people experience – like those of us with epilepsy – is grief and grieving the person...reactionscomments
When My World Changed: The Day of My First SeizureI remember the day of my first seizure like it happened yesterday. I remember sitting in 1 of my college classes, October...reactionscomments
Seizing the Day and Substitute Teaching!There's a job opportunity for the epileptic community with the nation's drought of teachers – and substitute teachers. From all the people...reactions4comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
Can Dogs Predict Seizures?I strongly support the use of seizure predicting dogs. The Epilepsy Foundation explains that it takes 6 months to 2 years to...reactionscomments
Spreading Epilepsy Awareness Through MusicApril Rose Gabrielli is a pop musician and singer who released a song to spread epilepsy awareness titled "I Woke Up Alive."...reactionscomments
History of Epilepsy Awareness and Where We Are TodaySince 1969, the month of November has been named National Epilepsy Awareness Month by the Epilepsy Foundation. The color purple is symbolic...reactionscomments
I Am More Than My Epilepsy!I am more than my epilepsy because I have so much more to do... And I won't let my epilepsy stop me...reactionscomments
When Nothing Works to Control SeizuresWhen my daughter was diagnosed at 6 months old with a rare form of epilepsy called infantile spasms, I knew very little...reactions2comments
Epilepsy Awareness Month: "I Am More Than My Epilepsy"November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. In celebration of our community's incredible strength and resilience, we wanted to highlight all of the many...reactionscomments
Epilepsy and Access to Mental HealthcareContent Note: This article describes suicide and abuse. If you or a loved one are struggling, consider reading our mental health resources...reactions1comment
Learning Seizure First AidNovember is Epilepsy Awareness Month! Time to find your smile and purple attire. Purple represents epilepsy awareness, and your smile represents your...reactions3comments
How Epilepsy Can Affect Your Sex LifeHaving epilepsy can affect your ability to have sex. Epilepsy can affect your sexual desire (drive) as well as your physical ability...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
