Why Are Seizures Scary?My first seizure jolted all 3 of my college roommates out of bed. Yelling, blood, and convulsions shocked and scared them because I had been a healthy college athlete up... By Stacia Kalinoski3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
The Ketogenic Diet for EpilepsyEarly in my son's epilepsy diagnosis, I searched for ways to stop the myoclonic seizures that ravaged his body. He would have hundreds of small body twitches daily and I knew... By Caroline Johnson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Weather, Storms, and the Effect on EpilepsyFor the most part, I've always loved thunderstorms. Growing up in Minnesota, we would get some truly gorgeous storms. Arizona's monsoon season reminds me of Minnesota's spring. When I moved... By Gabrielle Foote3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Epilepsy Can Affect Your Sex LifeHaving epilepsy can affect your ability to have sex. Epilepsy can affect your sexual desire (drive) as well as your physical ability to have sex. The good news is, there... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Keeping a Journal to Help Avoid SeizuresEver keep a diary? Let me suggest: Start one. No, I don’t mean mush like, "Dear Diary, We went boating with the Jones, and I caught a fish!" I’m talking... By Tim Ulmer5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pregnancy and Epilepsy: Top 3 QuestionsMy husband and I have decided we are ready to continue growing our family. Since we have made this decision, I have received a lot of epilepsy-related pregnancy questions. Here's... By Gabrielle Foote3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleep-Deprived EEG Versus Ambulatory EEG: What Are They Like?EEGs (electroencephalograms): we've all had them and few of us love them. I am thankful for their existence. My first EEG diagnosed me with epilepsy which has helped lead me... By Gabrielle Foote3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is an Epilepsy Center?Epilepsy affects about 1.2 percent of people. In 30 percent of people with epilepsy, seizures cannot be controlled with drugs. If you are one of those people, an epilepsy center... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Demystifying EpilepsyMatthew was 6 years old when diagnosed with epilepsy and he stayed in a typical classroom from kindergarten through second grade. During that time, he also played baseball and soccer... By Kathleen Lear3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When COVID Hit HomeI once survived a Louis Tomlinson show, and that's saying something considering people who didn't have epilepsy were going down like flies in a bug zapper light. Let me know... By Renee Williams3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Going to Concerts and Movies With Photosensitive EpilepsyI love outdoor concerts! I have since I was a teenager. Fresh air and music with amazing people, it’s a great combination! The 2 best outdoor concerts I've ever been... By Gabrielle Foote3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Can You Die From Epileptic Seizures?Can you die from epileptic seizures? At first, I didn't want to know the answer, but my very first seizure was an indication of how serious they can be. One... By Stacia Kalinoski4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Epilepsy and Migraines: A Pain in the HeadA quiet and dark room, cold compress, Ibuprofen, and Tylenol... Oh, migraine we meet again! At times I've had some truly debilitating hours thanks to my migraines. I've used icepacks... By Gabrielle Foote3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Epilepsy Support Groups Give Us Superhero StrengthEven superheroes with amazing powers find enemies who are too overpowering to fight by themselves, but they're not too proud to team up. I was literally on the edge of... By Tim Ulmer4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Worthy of WorkIf somebody is experiencing active, ongoing seizures then it can be hard to maintain a working position. Even when somebody's epilepsy is considered managed by medication, it can still be... By Renee Williams4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Epilepsy & My IdentityA person's identity is so important. Oxford Learner's Dictionary defines "identity" in three ways. Until a couple of years ago, my identity was, "I am an epileptic person." Many amazing... By Gabrielle Foote3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Does Epilepsy Affect My Daily Life?Every area of a person's life and daily experiences are impacted by epilepsy. This neurological disease called epilepsy causes unpredictable episodes that could be of any severity. It can have... By Nisshaa Muniandy4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Spreading Epilepsy Awareness Through MusicApril Rose Gabrielli is a pop musician and singer who released a song to spread epilepsy awareness titled "I Woke Up Alive." In November 2020, April experienced her first seizures... By Derra Howard5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Little Seizures, Big Consequences: Recognizing Signs of Infantile SpasmsPrior to August 2020, I knew very little about epilepsy. What I did know came from movies and TV shows. I pictured full-body shaking, eyes rolling back, grand mal seizures... By Hailey Adkisson3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why to Bring a Friend to Your Neurologist AppointmentsThis is advice I have for every doctor appointment. Specialists are not an exception to this rule. Bring a second person. There are many reasons that a second individual can... By Gabrielle Foote2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments