How I Travel With My Epilepsy MedicationSince I was 16 years old, I have traveled to many different places. During my travels, whether they are day trips or...reactions2comments
"It's Just Anxiety..." How Doctors Dismissed My SeizuresBeing a female and developing a chronic illness comes with its own obstacles. Not only are we now made to navigate the...reactions5comments
Epilepsy Preparedness in Schools: A Mom's PerspectiveRecently I watched a news article about a local school that was able to save a young adult who was having a...reactions1comment
Being a Single Man and Dating with EpilepsyMany people worried about what epilepsy will do to loving relationships, but I think the majority are very genuine with the marital...reactions2comments
A Career Path Rerouted by EpilepsyI had to laugh. Cardboard boxes scattered across the floor in my new Minneapolis apartment. I unpacked 1 and reached in to...reactionscomments
My Pregnancy Care PlanAs the new year approached, I solidified my transition to my new neurologist. During our first meeting, we discussed my care plan...reactions3comments
The Emotional Impact of Caring for a Child With EpilepsyChildhood epilepsy can have long-term consequences for those with the condition. But epilepsy also affects the parents and caregivers of children who...reactions6comments
Adapting to Life With EpilepsyMy seizures started my sophomore year of college when I was involved in different clubs and organizations every day of the week...reactionscomments
Losing My License and Trekking to WorkThe first time I slipped my car keys into a drawer for the unforeseeable future was like locking up my independence. I...reactions2comments
Explaining My Epilepsy To OthersIt has always been difficult to explain my epilepsy to my family and peers. There are a handful of reasons for this...reactions3comments
Hating My Seizures, Loving My Family... and Finally Getting a VNSNothing – and I repeat nothing – has provoked more hatred from me than a particular restriction that was imposed upon me...reactions1comment
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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions15comments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactionscomments
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
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
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...reactionscomments
