Debilitating Medication Side Effects: Chronic NauseaNavigating the delicate balance between health and medication side effects is an ongoing challenge, one faced daily by many individuals with chronic...reactionscomments
The Barriers of EpilepsyEpilepsy can create barriers in life's daily activities – school, work, driving. But it also can create barriers in more "invisible" ways:...reactionscomments
When Epilepsy Meds Mix With AlcoholOne thing you don't want to do with epilepsy is play with medication. Like taking less to drink or smoke marijuana (which...reactions2comments
Epilepsy Killed a Friendship, but Different Than You'd ExpectI grew up in Sullivan, Illinois, a small farm town which obviously limits the number of prospective friends. The smaller the town...reactionscomments
Having Epilepsy and Having True FriendsFriend. What is a friend? My definition: a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another and is the...reactions2comments
EpilepsyDisease.com Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on EPILEPSYDISEASE.COM, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Epilepsy Medication Changes: Striving for NormalcyLiving with epilepsy has been a journey filled with twists and turns, and the quest for the right medication is a delicate...reactionscomments
Swimming With EpilepsyDo you like to swim? I sure do. But even as an adult going for a splash, I know it's important to...reactions2comments
Experimenting With CoffeeLet's talk about the amazing smell of freshly brewed hazelnut coffee. I love sipping on a cup while juggling two kids, a...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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
Seizure PhobiaFeeling anxious during stressful situations is normal. But, when you feel anxious and worried most or all the time, you might have...reactions5comments
Ask Real Patients: Is Epilepsy Misunderstood?For those living with epilepsy, it can feel like others just don't get it. Seizures, medications, side effects, anxiety, stigma... Epilepsy can...reactionscomments
Fear of the Next SeizureEpilepsy is unpredictable. Knowing if or when the next seizure will strike can cause immense stress and anxiety. These feelings can weigh...reactions10comments
What Is the Epilepsy-Migraine Connection?Migraine and epilepsy may not seem related at first. However, they sometimes share symptoms and even underlying causes. These conditions also often...reactionscomments
Experiencing a Seizure Caused by a Medical TestI had to go in for some pulmonary testing, which included the pulmonary function test. This test requires you to do 4...reactionscomments
Understanding Epilepsy Treatment and If Surgery Is an OptionA few years ago, I went to the doctor to see if I qualified for epilepsy surgery. I stayed in the hospital...reactionscomments
"But You Don't Look Sick?" And Other Questions I Get About My EpilepsyWhen I first began to go to a specific bar in Queens, New York, I did not drink alcohol because it is...reactionscomments
Living With an Invisible IllnessI am what many would call a statistic. Many of you, your friends, and your loved ones are too. What category am...reactions3comments
Lesser-Known Seizure SymptomsA seizure is a short change in normal brain activity. This can cause changes in behavior, movement, or awareness. Symptoms like jerking...reactions5comments
