Epilepsy Blog Relay™: Creative Solutions to Seizure Triggers
Many people have asked me what my seizure triggers are. So, I thought I would tell you both my triggers and what tools I use to combat them. … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay™: Audra talks about therapy dogs
Audra’s Story: Therapy dogs are more than just pets. They help with everyday tasks and help with an emotional factor in autism and epilepsy. … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay™: David on raising a child with refractory epilepsy
David’s Story: My son’s epilepsy has changed our lives completely, but it has also made me a better father, husband, and hopefully a better human being.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay™: Soo on the Importance of Caregivers
From Soo: Caregivers are the unsung heroes in the fight to gain seizure freedom and help us living with epilepsy achieve a fulfilling life.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay™: Carys provides comfort
On day 5 of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™, Carys reminds us “We can battle this together and educate society!”… Read More
Interview with Coach Jerry Kill
You may have heard of Coach Jerry Kill from his days as Head Coach of the Minnesota Gophers. Of course you may know him from when he was awarded Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2014, or from when he was named to the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. You may … Read More
Coach Kill tackles epilepsy
On Thursday February 2, Living Well With Epilepsy will have the opportunity to interview Coach Jerry Kill, Rutgers University Football’s new Offensive Coordinator. If you are not familiar with Coach Kill, he spent five seasons as head coach at Minnesota and earned Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2014. And, according … Read More
Traveling with Epilepsy: Does air travel altitude lower seizure threshold?
Over 20 years ago, I told my neurologist that before menstruation, my number of seizures increased. I had never been told (or read) my monthly cycle could be a trigger, but my gut feeling said it was. My doctor assured me that menstruation was not a trigger and the increase in my … Read More