Epilepsy Blog Relay: On Epilepsy and Stigma
Okay so I’ll be honest the topic of epilepsy and stigma is a bit of a bugaboo of mine. But I promise to spare you the soapbox today and make it interactive.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: On the importance of questioning side effects
I now know I need to question all the potential side effects a medication causes, even the rare ones.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: How is epilepsy diagnosed?
The process of getting an epilepsy diagnosis can be slow. So dealing with this process requires patience, but here are a few things to expect.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Is there more than one type of seizure?
People will often ask if there is more than one type of seizure. The answer is yes and each one is unique (you know, like snowflakes…) which is annoying because it makes them that much more difficult to treat.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Does having one seizure mean you have epilepsy?
Does having a seizure have to mean you have epilepsy? Learn more about how the ILAE and doctors define epilepsy.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Finding a New Doctor while Living with Epilepsy
It was back to the drawing board for me. I was left wondering if I could get lucky twice when it came to choosing a new doctor while living with epilepsy.… Read More
5 tips for dealing with an epilepsy diagnosis
Many of us will face a devastating diagnosis and some will even face life with a chronic illness, like Epilepsy. Here are a few tips to help.… Read More
On explaining epilepsy to peers
Being an individual living with epilepsy, the one question I get a lot is, “What is epilepsy?” The scientific definition is a chronic neurologic disorder with many possible causes including illness, brain damage, or abnormal brain development.… Read More