7 Ways to Prepare for Bed in Case of a Seizure While SleepingSome may ask how I know when I had a seizure in my sleep. Honestly, I wake up with war wounds. I usually wake up feeling extremely tired, even though... By Derra Howard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Does Weather Affect Epilepsy?When a person with epilepsy has a seizure, the electrical activity in their brain is disrupted. Clusters of nerve cells, called neurons, send too many electrical signals at too fast... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Questions to Ask Your Neurologist About Your Epilepsy"I think you have temporal lobe epilepsy, and occasionally have secondary generalizations." My very first appointment with a neurologist came a few days after running a marathon in Seattle when... By Stacia Kalinoski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Epilepsy and Developmental DelaysEpilepsy is a brain disorder that causes seizures. The condition affects about 6 out of every 1,000 children aged 0 to 17. Some children with epilepsy have developmental delays. About... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Auras, Hallucinations, and What a Seizure "Feels Like""What does it feel like to have an epileptic seizure?" People have asked me that and I've returned them glances probably like I thought they were morons. Isn’t it simple?... By Tim Ulmer5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
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 me I was "too different for one of... By Renee Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Realities and Acceptance of the Caregiving RoleSome of us are natural-born caregivers and some of us need more time and energy to learn the skill of caregiving. It is a balancing act of caring for yourself... By Caroline Johnson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Tips for Remembering to Take Epilepsy MedicationHaving epilepsy brings on a whole lot of other symptoms and each medication has many possible side effects. For me, and many others, one of the biggest issues we can... By Elizabeth Savage4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Epilepsy and Anger: Calming the Incredible Hulk Within MeMy mom had a nickname for me during my teen years, but she didn’t mean it in a doting way: "Dr. David Banner." Some of you are familiar with that... By Tim Ulmer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
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 gravidarum is no joke. Combining this with the... By Gabrielle Foote2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
"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 they could've been or the things they used... By Renee Williams5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Seizure Smart Schools are Crucial for Teachers and StudentsSeizure education for teachers was something I'd never thought about while growing up because I wasn't diagnosed with epilepsy until my mid-20s. In my small Minnesota town, I'd never witnessed... By Stacia Kalinoski2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
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, my daughter was too young to understand. But... By Gabrielle Foote3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
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 I've gotten to know, I think that a... By Tim Ulmer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
What Triggers My Epilepsy?In an earlier article I wrote about my top 3 seizure triggers – anxiety, overworking, and intense emotions. But when it comes to what increases my seizure activity, my list... By Nisshaa Muniandy3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
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. It also aims to expand opportunities for health... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Weight of My Epilepsy on My ParentsAs an adult, have you ever asked a loved one what it feels like for them to see you living with the daily struggles of epilepsy? My epilepsy diagnosis came... By Stacia Kalinoski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Suffering, Perseverance, and HopeMathematics was my worst subject in school, but let me show you what appears to be a cool algebra formula for life: (S x T = P) (P + L)... By Tim Ulmer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 fully train 1 of these specialized service animals... By Gabrielle Foote2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 2014, listening to my professor go over social... By Elizabeth Savage4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments