"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 reality of having a chronic illness, but we...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 drug overdose by using NARCAN Nasal Spray. This...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 vow, "In sickness and in health." Actually, for...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 find something I hadn't seen since high school...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 for my pregnancy and related it to my...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 have it. Caring for a child with epilepsy...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, beyond just my studies. I was in the...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 was 25 years old and a car had...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. However, the largest obstacle is that I don't...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 because of epilepsy. Likewise, nothing has aroused the...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 epilepsy, you should always be prepared. Although it...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 a Facebook group's review of how it had...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 usually wake up feeling extremely tired, even though...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, send too many electrical signals at too fast...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 days after running a marathon in Seattle when...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. Some children with epilepsy have developmental delays. About...reactionscomments
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?...reactions10comments
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...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 is a balancing act of caring for yourself...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments