Epilepsy Blog Relay: Brain surgery reminds Teo of the importance of adaptability
Teo shares his story of brain surgery. He shares the importance of flexibility and the ability to adapt to every situation. … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: A system of support
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™ which will run from March 1 through March 31. Follow along! Soo Ihm has lived with epilepsy since childhood. Now in southern California, she writes the blog Soo’s Epilepsy Corner and is an advocate for epilepsy awareness. She enjoys playing the piano, going to art museums, … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Coping with depression, could it be a side effect?
I hadn’t had a seizure in months so I should’ve been happy. But, I was miserable. I didn’t realize my depression was a side-effect of my medication.… Read More
Hot Neurobiology Topics in Epilepsy: What you should know about caffeine and epilepsy
New Feature on Living Well With Epilepsy Living Well With Epilepsy has partnered with the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) to bring you a series on Hot Neurobiology Topics in Epilepsy. This initiative is led by the ILAE Neurobiology Commission (NBC), which is chaired by Aristea Galanopoulou, MD, PhD (USA). Dr. Galanopoulou, … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Michael takes a positive approach to an epilepsy diagnosis
After years of mental and physical trauma from seizures, Michael discovered what he wanted to acomplish as a person, and as someone diagnosed with epilepsy.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Soo on considering CBD for epilepsy
You could say I have evolved in my beliefs about alternative medicine and epilepsy. Where I was previously skeptical of medical marijuana (CBD), I am now open to the idea. … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: The temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) experience
Nancy remembers how her temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) seizures always began with a feeling of deja vu and a sensation of falling.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: What’s the deal with alcohol and epilepsy?
A common question adults with epilepsy ask is, “Can you drink alcohol when you have epilepsy?” So here’s some info on epilepsy and alcohol.… Read More