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After half a century on medications to control my epilepsy, I've had enough "cocktails" to stump a bartender! Haha! Kidding aside, no mixture of medications or juggling the amounts or...

It is always good to learn about the conditions you're living with in depth to know about yourself and potenial treatment options. Since I was 6 years old, I've been...

Are you looking for an epileptologist? Or are you not satisfied with the neurologist you are seeing? What kind of attitude are you looking for in your doctor? A doctor...

November is designated as Epilepsy Awareness Month. After just finishing up advocacy during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I am a bit fatigued. I am a stage III breast cancer survivor and...

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and if you know someone living with epilepsy, this article will give you some practical ways to support a friend or family member living with...

I am always learning, relearning, applying, and reapplying what I learn. When you're living with epilepsy, this is a must! With November being Epilepsy Awareness Month, I've been reflecting on...

Living with epilepsy can be unpredictable and challenging. When I've explained my medical journey to those who ask – when speaking about my medication or viewing my surgery scars –...

I was rushing down the stairs at my apartment complex and had a seizure. Mind you all, I live on the third floor of my apartment complex. I never thought...

One of the many uncertainties of epilepsy that always lingers in the back of my mind is the fear of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP). This unexpected possibility brings...

A new friend of mine who doesn't have epilepsy but reads my columns replied, "Boy, you've really done a lot of things with epilepsy!" He went further and said that...

It can be hard to avoid planes. You may need to travel by air for work, family, or vacations. But, if you have epilepsy, there may be other complications. The...

For this year's Essence Festival of the Culture, I was able to have my first vendor booth for my epilepsy nonprofit, the Saving Grace Epilepsy Foundation. The Essence Festival is...

Over the years, I've learned that advocating for epilepsy is crucial to finding a cure. When I was younger, I didn't realize there were so many misconceptions about seizure disorders...

Do you really want to be put on Charlotte's Web (cannabidiol/CBD), Epidiolex, or medical marijuana and wonder if a doctor with more expertise in epilepsy/seizures might not recommend it? I...

It is important for me to take my epilepsy medication. If I did not take my medication, I would open the door for me to have a breakthrough seizure. When...

Her eyes told me something wasn't right. The student approached the media center check-out desk in a quiet panic. "Can you call the school nurse?" she asked. My gut instinct...

Frequently, colleagues at my support group (and plenty of complaints in social media groups I watch) assure me that I'm not alone about getting inadequate support from my family. If a...

Can epilepsy affect memory? People with epilepsy may experience memory difficulties, which can be caused by seizures, medication, temporal lobe damage, or other impacts of the condition. Epilepsy can impact...

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a child who doesn't know anything about needles, hospitals, or even getting sick? A child who doesn't know how the body...

So, you have been diagnosed with epilepsy... What are your next steps? When a new diagnosis hits, you will have everyone and their brother trying to offer you advice, information...