Epilepsy stories from around the world.
Anticonvulsant medication can control seizures in most people with epilepsy, but for about 30% of patients, they either aren’t effective or are intolerable. There are other options to consider in these cases. They include: Epilepsy Surgery, Diet, Nerve stimulation, and Counseling. Option 1: Epilepsy Surgery What is epilepsy surgery? In some cases, … Read More
This personal story was contributed by Debbie Fincher, mom to Noel and Board Chair and Founder of the Angel Wings Foundation, an organization which is creating a new housing model for people living with epilepsy in need of long term support. … Read More
Recently I have had a lot of questions on my Facebook page about how parents can help their young children with epilepsy and how to keep them calm during an EEG. Parents are often unfamiliar with the test and don’t know how to plan or prepare their child. What is an EEG? … Read More
I’ll be tackling stigma associated with epilepsy. Why? Well, Epilepsy remains largely untouched in society as a whole. Even among my peers, I have found old myths that are still believed to be true. … Read More
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. … Read More
Epilepsy has a hold on millions of lives today. I live with epilepsy and I can tell you it isn’t very fun, as you may have seen in my column last month. … Read More
On being thankful This time of year gives us a chance to stop, take a moment, and appreciate all the wonderful things in our lives. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank each of you for reading, commenting, submitting and questioning Living Well With Epilepsy. Your feedback continually improves the site, … Read More
Emily’s Perspective get’s real for epilepsy awareness month. Emily recounts her experience with an especially severe seizure.… Read More