Epilepsy Blog - Part 35

2 Nov 2019

Epilepsy Blog Relay: Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland

The Living Well With Epilepsy team is excited to announce that our founder and several of our writers will be attending the 7th Annual Epilepsy Awareness Day at Disneyland (EADDL).… Read More

1 Nov 2019

Epilepsy Blog Relay: Life with Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy Gets Real

by Jennifer Lounsbury | 0

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.… Read More

2 Oct 2019

SUDEP Awareness and Medication Adherence – Is There a Connection?

by Jessica K. Smith | 0

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.… Read More

8 Jul 2019

Brain Tumor and Epilepsy: Life after surgery on a benign brain tumor

by Emily Lawrence (Nee Donoghue) | 0

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

5 Jul 2019

Epilepsy Blog Relay: One epilepsy mom reminds us to let our kids play

by Jessica K. Smith | 0

There are a lot of epilepsy moms and dads out on the sidelines worrying. One epilepsy mom encourages us to take a deep breath and let our kids play.… Read More

1 Jul 2019

Epilepsy Blog Relay: Traveling as an Autistic with Epilepsy

by Audra Sisak | 0

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to travel as an autistic with epilepsy? Here are a few tips on how to manage the independence needed to travel.… Read More