Epilepsy Blog Relay: Why it’s Important to Exercise When Living With Epilepsy
People fear that exercising will cause seizures in those who have epilepsy. In fact, regular exercise will keep you fit and improve your overall health.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: My sister Ellyn and her epilepsy
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™. Follow along all month! Laura’s Story Growing Up with My Sister, Ellyn…and Her Epilepsy My older sister Ellyn has epilepsy as a result of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). She was diagnosed at about three-months-old, so living with epilepsy was my normal. And by “living with epilepsy”, … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: My coworkers and my epilepsy
Leila’s Story: I have epilepsy and I need to figure out how I want to deal with it in the workplace with my coworkers.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: A letter to young Whit
Sunovion is proud to share the story of #MyEpilepsyHero Whitney Petit, who offers a window into the ups and downs she experienced while growing up with epilepsy. … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: When does faith healing become medical neglect?
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™. Follow along all month! Elaine on Faith Healing Faith healing and demon possession are not medical terms but they are used to describe religious belief systems that give the believers in the system a sense of security when they experience uncertainty about a family member who … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Strategies for Improving Treatment Adherence in Epilepsy
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™. Follow along all month! For people with epilepsy, uncontrolled seizures (seizures that continue even while you’re on medication)1 can be a source of constant anxiety – wondering when and where one may happen. Busy schedules, side effects and rigid medication schedules can make keeping seizures … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Patient-Provider Disconnects In Epilepsy: National Survey Evaluates Perceptions
The “Seize the Truth About Epilepsy Perceptions” (STEP) Survey was conducted online on behalf of SK Life Science, Inc. The results revealed important disconnects that exist between patients, caregivers and healthcare providers (HCPs). … Read More
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.… Read More