Achieving My Dreams While Living With EpilepsyA new friend of mine who doesn't have epilepsy but reads my columns replied, "Boy, you've really done a lot of things...reactionscomments
Weather, Storms, and the Effect on EpilepsyFor the most part, I've always loved thunderstorms. Growing up in Minnesota, we would get some truly gorgeous storms. Arizona's monsoon season...reactions1comment
Trigger Truths: Tell Us About Your Seizure TriggersAre there certain situations that lead to your seizures? We call these seizure triggers. And the truth is, they're different for everyone...reactionscomments
Self-Care is Seizure PreventionSelf-care is incredibly important for people living with epilepsy, so I want everyone to have as many ideas as possible. Every couple...reactions3comments
What Is the Connection Between LGS and Infantile Spasms?Infantile spasms (IS) and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) are both seizure disorders that affect children. Researchers have found that 1 in every 3...reactionscomments
What Is Vagus Nerve Stimulation?Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a type of epilepsy treatment that may stop or reduce seizures. A doctor implants a battery-powered device...reactionscomments
Does Deep Brain Stimulation Treat Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome?Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a severe type of epilepsy. Seizures usually start before 4 years old. People with LGS have many types...reactionscomments
Epilepsy 101: A Guide for Education and AwarenessIf you have epilepsy, you may have tried to explain to friends, loved ones, caregivers, or other people in your life what...reactionscomments
Epilepsy and Hallucinations: Understanding the ConnectionA seizure takes place when there is a sudden electrical surge in the brain. How this surge affects a person with epilepsy...reactions3comments
What Is the "Postictal State" of a Seizure?I want to share some information about the postictal state of a seizure. What does this mean? You all always ask excellent...reactions8comments
What an Epileptic Seizure *Really* Feels Like: My Personal Story"What does it feel like to have an epileptic seizure?" People have asked me that and I've returned them glances probably like...reactions23comments
Seizure Triggers in Dravet SyndromeDravet syndrome is a form of childhood epilepsy that begins in infancy. Older names for Dravet syndrome include polymorphic seizures, polymorphic epilepsy...reactionscomments
We Had Never Heard of Dravet Syndrome – Until His DiagnosisThe first time I Googled "Dravet syndrome" was the day we got our diagnosis for our son Will – the first time...reactionscomments
Epilepsy Awareness & the Power of Shared SupportNovember is Epilepsy Awareness Month. This month is an important reminder for me of the 3.4 million people across America who are...reactions2comments
The Emotional Toll of EpilepsyThe burden of epilepsy is that it follows you wherever you go. Before my brain surgery, it started the moment I woke...reactions13comments
Becoming a Surgery CandidateThe idea seemed so far-flung at first. Brain surgery? What exactly do the surgeons remove? After repeated seizures during my video EEG...reactions3comments
Why Are Seizures Scary?My first seizure jolted all 3 of my college roommates out of bed. Yelling, blood, and convulsions shocked and scared them because...reactions5comments
Epilepsy and Screen Time: Understanding the Connection and Reducing Seizure RisksOne type of epilepsy, called reflex epilepsy, involves seizures that are triggered by certain sensory events. Triggers often come from the environment...reactions7comments
How Sleep Can Impact SeizuresWe have all heard how getting enough sleep is a crucial aspect of overall health. Getting the proper amount of sleep each night...reactionscomments
Why Stress Can Be a Seizure TriggerIf you have seizures, you know there can be many triggers. Triggers are things that can cause you to have a seizure...reactions14comments
