Epilepsy Blog Relay: Finding a New Doctor while Living with Epilepsy
It was back to the drawing board for me. I was left wondering if I could get lucky twice when it came to choosing a new doctor while living with epilepsy.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: A Mother’s Perspective on Her Evolving Role as Caregiver
As a parent of two young adults with epilepsy, Carole understands the challenges that come with being a caregiver for teens with epilepsy.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Reasons for Working with Your Epilepsy Specialist
Regardless of who you’re working with to manage your epilepsy, open and honest communication with your healthcare team is a priority.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Improving Adherence Requires a Team Approach
Medication “adherence is a crucial part of the journey toward seizure freedom, but for many people with epilepsy, taking their medications on schedule can be very difficult,” said Lucretia Long, APRN-CNP, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Leonieke lives with a thick fog until she gets VNS in Belgium
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™. Leonieke’s Story When I was 9 my dream of joining the navy was crushed. I was told that I’d probably never be able to drive. I was also told if I wanted to have kids I’d need to consult my neuro at least 1 year before. … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Hayley shares how epilepsy has affected her family
According to Hayley, it hurts to acknowledge that having uncontrolled epilepsy has had an impact on her family. Yet she has shared ways epilepsy has had a positive impact on her “team”.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: The reality of seizure rescue medications for adults
Alice’s seizures often occur in clusters. She’s struggled to find information on other adult’s experiences with rescue medications. So she has shared her own experience here.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Uncovering Widespread Work-Related Issues Associated With Epilepsy For Patients And Caregivers
A new, national survey of adult epilepsy patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals (HCPs) revealed a wide range of challenges in the management of epilepsy, which affects more than three million adults in the United States.1 SK Life Science, Inc. engaged Kantar Health to develop the Seize the Truth about Epilepsy Perceptions (STEP) … Read More