8 ways to support families affected by severe epilepsy
Mary Anne shares 8 tips for supporting families caring for a child affected by severe epilepsy. She gives a little insight into her own experience.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Focal Seizures with Todd’s Paralysis
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™. Stephanie’s Story I was first diagnosed with epilepsy almost one year ago at age 49. I quite literally thought I was having a stroke so I went to the Emergency Room. After the ER visit I was referred to a neurologist for follow up. In the … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Weight Loss Surgery for the Epileptic
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™. Follow along all month! Audra’s Story Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live as an autistic adult with epilepsy? Having a child who is autistic with epilepsy is a challenge as well! I am Autistic Audra! I am 38 years old with a son … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: A Pituitary tumor and seizures leads to a life in search of answers
The doctor asked if I knew I had a pretty good size tumor or Adenoma, on my Pituitary Gland after I woke from seizures that progressed into a diabetic coma.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Life with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy Gets Real
Having a child with cerebral palsy and epilepsy has been a ‘learn-as-I-go’ experience, and I’ve really had to decide what is most important. To me, that is sticking to Colleen’s schedule, no matter what.… Read More
Brain Tumor and Epilepsy: Life after surgery on a benign brain tumor
Lisa’s Story It was December 2007 and I had been suffering with awful, constant headaches for the past 2 years and had been going back and forth to the doctors who unfortunately just gave me migraine tablets. I thought maybe I needed an eye test so as a last hope I booked … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Advocating for a non-verbal child
Jen knew something had changed drastically with Colleen’s health, but she had no answers. Jen shares tips for advocating for a non-verbal child.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: A way through a diagnosis of epilepsy
My first grand-mal seizure landed me in the hospital and really opened my eyes. When I received a diagnosis of epilepsy, I was just 23.… Read More