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
Epilepsy Blog Relay: My coworkers and my epilepsy
Leila’s Story: I have epilepsy and I need to figure out how I want to deal with it in the workplace with my coworkers.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: The Complicated Goal of Seizure Freedom
After years of seizure freedom, my epilepsy reared its ugly head again with cluster seizures. As a result, my neurologist prescribed medication again.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: One epilepsy mom reminds us to let our kids play
There are a lot of epilepsy moms and dads out on the sidelines worrying. One epilepsy mom encourages us to take a deep breath and let our kids play.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Traveling as an Autistic with Epilepsy
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to travel as an autistic with epilepsy? Here are a few tips on how to manage the independence needed to travel.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: A New Mom with Epilepsy
Abby’s experience was probably similar to a lot of new moms. But, when you have epilepsy that pure exhaustion and extra stress can be a little dangerous.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Caregiver Fatigue
Sometimes it’s hard to practice self-care of yourself if you’re busy as caregiver. Leila shares with us why it’s important to avoid caregiver fatigue.… Read More