Ask an Epileptic: “I’ve wondered if you realize how annoying it is to be called epileptic?” DEAR EPILEPTIC: The word “Epileptic” is annoying to some of us who do suffer from epilepsy! There are other ways to get the word out. I’ve done so myself by telling my own story. I was … Read More
Ask an Epileptic: “Do generic meds cause different side effects when they are from a different manufacturer?” DEAR EPILEPTIC: I have epilepsy and wonder if anyone who receives medication by mail ever receives their meds from a different generic manufacturer. This time my generic Lamictal came in a different shape and size. … Read More
Need some answers on what it’s like living with epilepsy? Why not ask an epileptic? Listening to NPR the other day, I heard the journalist Gustavo Arellano mention his nationally syndicated column, “¡Ask a Mexican!.” This is Arellano’s forum to answer any and all questions about America’s spiciest and largest minority (his … Read More
This year “The Purple Pumpkin Project” was started by Ron LaMontagne and to raise Epilepsy Awareness in honor of his 7 year old son. Check out the pictures The goal of the project was to get people talking about how purple is the color for epilepsy. You will find some great photos … Read More
To parents of children with epilepsy, heading back to school can be overwhelming. It can help to know there are resources available to your family. … Read More
For most kids summer means playing outdoors, camps with silly names, hiking, swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts and more. The same is true for kids with epilepsy. In a recent issue of EpilepsyUSA, the Epilepsy Foundation‘s flagship publication, the organization featured a roundup of epilepsy camps throughout the United States. US Camps … Read More
Ah, the warm summer breeze. The smell of cut grass and bug spray. It’s that time of year again when kids from all over will head to camp. But what about the kids that have seizures every day? These kids can’t go to camp, right? Or can they? Well, it turns out … Read More