FDA approves Epidiolex, first medication derived from marijuana
FDA has approved Epidiolex for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet Syndrome.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Déjà Vu and temporal lobe epilepsy in real life
At 29, I began to experience mysterious episodes of déjà vu followed by nausea and exhaustion. It took doctors 5 yrs and a tonic clonic seizure to diagnose these episodes as epilepsy.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: One woman has four tonic clonic seizures on her daughters graduation day
I suffered a series of tonic clonic seizures on the day my daughter graduated from college, which also happened to be my birthday. … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: David on IEPs, 504 plans and the need for epilepsy awareness in education
When reviewing David’s son’s IEP, and earlier 504 plans the need for epilepsy awareness in education became painfully clear to this family.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: One family pushing the boundaries of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Lili was diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), a rare and severe form of epilepsy, but therapeutic horseback riding was an activity she could enjoy.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Dana is loving life as an epilepsy mom
I never expected to be on this journey as an Epilepsy Mom but here I am.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: My Grandmother and PCDH19 Epilepsy
Francesca’s Story: I have a type of epilepsy that was inherited from my mother’s mother. My grandmother was born with PCDH19 epilepsy.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Five tips for adjusting to a medication change
Five helpful tips for adjusting to a medication change. I spoke with my doctor and we both decided that it was time to increase one of my medicines.… Read More