Over 20 years ago, I told my neurologist that before menstruation, my number of seizures increased. I had never been told (or read) my monthly cycle could be a trigger, but my gut feeling said it was. My doctor assured me that menstruation was not a trigger and the increase in my … Read More
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™ which will run from November 1 through November 30, 2016. Follow along! Maureen’s Story In July, I went through the most fulfilling and rewarding experience of my life. All mothers out there know the experience. My beautiful daughter, Samantha, was born on July 16th, … Read More
The top of the waterfall in Iceland was just as beautiful and tranquil as described, perfectly reflecting this newfound sense of peace I had found.
Ever woken up to find three beautiful, strong men smiling down at you? Handsome paramedics (and EMTs) are truly the silver lining to seizures.
Whether it’s hiking in Spain or a sleepover at a friend’s house, having Epilepsy presents challenges to overcome.
My husband and I decided to do a weekend getaway to Zadar, Croatia. Part of going on vacation with epilepsy is doing the pill count thing.
Sometimes Epilepsy can limit the activities we can do. I prefer to challenge those limitations. On a recent skydive I pushed those limitations to the edge.
After college I moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina to teach English. The thought of being tethered to my neurologist and pharmacy drove me insane! Being told that I couldn’t travel alone simply inspired me to do so! The fact is, having epilepsy means you have a higher risk of early death, which for me translates to “experience what life has to offer, right now!”
