FDA approves Epidiolex, first medication derived from marijuana
FDA has approved Epidiolex for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet Syndrome.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: One woman has four tonic clonic seizures on her daughters graduation day
I suffered a series of tonic clonic seizures on the day my daughter graduated from college, which also happened to be my birthday. … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: David on IEPs, 504 plans and the need for epilepsy awareness in education
When reviewing David’s son’s IEP, and earlier 504 plans the need for epilepsy awareness in education became painfully clear to this family.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: One family pushing the boundaries of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Lili was diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a rare and severe form of epilepsy, but therapeutic horseback riding was an activity she could enjoy.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: My Grandmother and PCDH19 Epilepsy
Francesca’s Story: I have a type of epilepsy that was inherited from my mother’s mother. My grandmother was born with PCDH19 epilepsy.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Five tips for adjusting to a medication change
Five helpful tips for adjusting to a medication change. I spoke with my doctor and we both decided that it was time to increase one of my medicines.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Alison’s post on stigma
Alison writes about stigma and epilepsy on her blog Shed Light on Epilepsy. In her recent post she encourages us to think about our epilepsy in a new way.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: The story of the Mahenge Epilepsy Clinic
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™, which will run from June 1 to June 30, 2018. Follow along! Mahenge Epilepsy Clinic It started in the late 1950’s when Dr. Louise Jilek-Aall discovered an unusually high number of outcasts from the Wapogoro tribe in the Mahenge Mountains, Tanzania. These outcasts … Read More