Edward shares his experience with epilepsy and assistance dogs
Edward has been fighting a battle with epilepsy for over thirty years. But life changed for the better thanks to his assistance dog “Zern”, a Labrador Retriever.… Read More
Managing stress with yoga during the pandemic can help with seizure control
Kenny was surprised to find that yoga helps him manage stress and keeps him active. He also finds yoga helps him to be productive and provides restful sleep.… Read More
Transition of Care: Transitioning Adolescent Epilepsy Patients
This blog post was submitted by Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. Dr. Nassim Zecavati is a paid consultant of Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. Certain organizations are mentioned in this post; this does not constitute an endorsement by Sunovion of these organizations. Meet Nassim Zecavati, MD, MPH Transition of care is a stressful time, but it … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: 5 Things You Need to Know About Running With Epilepsy
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™. Follow along all month! Jewel’s Story Jewel is a Brooklynite who is married to her college sweetheart. She is the mother of two handsome boys who keep her very busy. Jewel is always moving but she is content knowing that she’s striving for balance and not … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Will Drum for a Service Dog
Brett decided that he needed a service dog. So Brett decided to take matters into his own hands (literally) and raise money with a drum performance online.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Uncovering Widespread Work-Related Issues Associated With Epilepsy For Patients And Caregivers
A new, national survey of adult epilepsy patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals (HCPs) revealed a wide range of challenges in the management of epilepsy, which affects more than three million adults in the United States.1 SK Life Science, Inc. engaged Kantar Health to develop the Seize the Truth about Epilepsy Perceptions (STEP) … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Why it’s Important to Exercise When Living With Epilepsy
People fear that exercising will cause seizures in those who have epilepsy. In fact, regular exercise will keep you fit and improve your overall health.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: My sister Ellyn and her epilepsy
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™. Follow along all month! Laura’s Story Growing Up with My Sister, Ellyn…and Her Epilepsy My older sister Ellyn has epilepsy as a result of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). She was diagnosed at about three-months-old, so living with epilepsy was my normal. And by “living with epilepsy”, … Read More