Sleep and Epilepsy: Listening to your body clock will help your seizures
Dr. Sameh Morkous explains how improving sleep can help with seizure control and in turn controlling seizures will likewise improve sleep.… Read More
Does healthy lifestyle and wellness have an impact on epilepsy?
Vinay shared that his epilepsy diagnosis was driving him into depression. But when his lifestyle and wellness improved thanks to indoor cycling and endurance sports he found it improved his body and mind.… Read More
Much needed rest for epilepsy caregivers
Rachel, a caregiver to 4 children including one son living with Lennox Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), got a much needed break through A Mother’s Rest.… Read More
Balancing uncontrolled epilepsy and exercise
I have uncontrolled epilepsy and a trigger for me is intense exercise. This has caused frustration, especially now that I am a mom, but I never let it stop me from exercising.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Time for a little compassion in epilepsy
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™. Kenny’s Story One thing that you should never say to someone with epilepsy is, “You’ll be okay, I’m sure!” Only recently, has this been getting on my nerves. I have to go in to get another EEG. I have aged out of pediatrics and they want … 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: Living with VNS and RNS
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™. Lauren’s story I’m 36 now and had my first seizure when I was 23 in my sleep. Why? Who knows. There’s still no clear answer about anything. VNS and RNS I have the VNS and the RNS and the seizures still overpower both of these gadgets. … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Katy’s experience with Myoclonic Epilepsy
I was diagnosed with epilepsy in 2013, at the age of 24. I have juvenile myoclonic epilepsy and experience tonic clonic seizures.… Read More