Epilepsy Blog Relay: The Complicated Goal of Seizure Freedom
After years of seizure freedom, my epilepsy reared its ugly head again with cluster seizures. As a result, my neurologist prescribed medication again.
After years of seizure freedom, my epilepsy reared its ugly head again with cluster seizures. As a result, my neurologist prescribed medication again.
We live in a society where we only see our friends and families positive highlight reel on social media. But Rachel found her visit to the EMU was the antidote.
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.
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.
DYK? SUDEP is the most common disease-related cause of death in people with epilepsy. By having early conversations and educating patients and families on #SUDEP, we can work with them on the modifiable risk factors (AEDs adherence and adverse events). Read more on the connection between patient education and seizure freedom.
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
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.
Emily shares some insight to living with Epilepsy as an adult including how to handle work, transportation, stigma and anxiety.