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...reactions2comments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions2comments
"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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions6comments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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:...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Let's Talk Advocating: YOU Have a Say in Your Medical CareWhen I first planned on writing this article I had every intention on speaking about how important it is to advocate for...reactions1comment
History of Epilepsy Awareness and Where We Are TodaySince 1969, the month of November has been named National Epilepsy Awareness Month by the Epilepsy Foundation. The color purple is symbolic...reactionscomments
Why Stress Can Be a Seizure TriggerIf you have seizures, you know there can be many triggers. Triggers are things that can cause you to have a seizure...reactions14comments
I Am More Than My Epilepsy!I am more than my epilepsy because I have so much more to do... And I won't let my epilepsy stop me...reactionscomments
Epilepsy Awareness Month Starts With UsI've been epileptic for 57 years, but it wasn't until social media blossomed that I came to know so many other people...reactions3comments
When Nothing Works to Control SeizuresWhen my daughter was diagnosed at 6 months old with a rare form of epilepsy called infantile spasms, I knew very little...reactions2comments
Epilepsy Awareness Month: "I Am More Than My Epilepsy"November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. In celebration of our community's incredible strength and resilience, we wanted to highlight all of the many...reactionscomments
