Epilepsy Blog Relay™: An Everyday Challenge
Emerging from the tunnel, I heard my mom’s voice say, “Jade, it’s okay now”. Living with Epilepsy is an everyday challenge.
Emerging from the tunnel, I heard my mom’s voice say, “Jade, it’s okay now”. Living with Epilepsy is an everyday challenge.
Epilepsy, and life in general, presents all sorts of hurdles; I like to overcome them with perseverance and joy. But lately, I don’t feel like overcoming them…and when I do, it’s not with joy. I feel like having my very own pity party.
Miguel Cervantes, who plays A.Ham in Hamilton Chicago, shares his family’s experience with Infantile Spasms and his hopes for his daughter.
Abby’s Story: I was doing great. I hadn’t had a seizure in almost two years. But recently, I’ve changed my medicine.
Side effects from seizures and medication sometimes leave me feeling lost. I must get creative to be successful in my everyday life.
A diagnosis of epilepsy means that you have recurring seizures. It is important to remember that the effects of epilepsy can be felt throughout the body.
Ask an Epileptic: “It’s time for me to change medications to reduce the side effects. Have any advice?” DEAR EPILEPTIC: I have a question regarding the transition to a new medication. I have been taking Lamictal for over 10 years and I’m tired of the side effects. Memory loss, inability to focus … Read More