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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...

When you get really sick, the dynamic around you will change. Your won't be the same. The whole vibe within your home or your community or even yourself – it...

Now that our son, who is developmentally delayed and non-verbal, is in school full-time and considered an adult at age 18, we feel more comfort knowing that a seizure rescue...

Nearly half of all people with epilepsy can experience seizure clusters. Seizure clusters is the name for multiple seizures in one day. They may also be called acute repetitive seizures...

Many students who have journeyed through all levels of education carry with them stories of their experiences. And the opportunity for advanced education, such as obtaining a college degree, remains...

I realize that the food I consume significantly impacts my overall well-being and seizure control. A while back, I cut out added sugar. But during my pregnancy, sugar and I...

One thing you don't want to do with epilepsy is play with medication. Like taking less to drink or smoke marijuana (which is now legal in many states). Or taking...

If you are living with epilepsy, you may have found that seizures can have some unique triggers. During the summer heat, it might be helpful to focus on how the...

Ever spend much time wondering what is your very first memory? My long-term memory is exceptional even if my medications aggravate my short-term. But since many early memories include my...

Summer can be a time of rest and relaxation for many. We tend to stray from the normal school-year routine and by the time summer comes to an end, we...

Friend. What is a friend? My definition: a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another and is the opposite of an enemy. Truthfully speaking, I discovered...

I want to preface this article by stating that there are more than just mothers who care for children. I focus on mothers in this article because of my personal...

As with any chronic illness, epilepsy can often require us to end up admitted to the hospital for days, weeks, or even months at a time. When you are already...

For as long as I can remember, one of my goals has been to go hiking. However, due to my epilepsy and dystonia, I have been too scared to try...

Scars are something that mean something to me. Why? Because each of them has a different story. One of my favorite philosophical quotes is, "Scars are tattoos with better stories...

Obtaining a driver's license is a significant milestone that brings a sense of freedom to teenagers. However, for those with epilepsy, the regulations and health considerations surrounding driving may be...

I'd experienced all of epilepsy's weapons for nearly 40 years – lost jobs, car wrecks, humiliating pharmaceutical side effects, broken romances. But in 2002, I was engrossed in a "reconstruction...