Epilepsy Blog Relay: Kat takes on temporal lobe epilepsy
Kat takes on living with temporal lobe epilepsy from a personal perspective
Sickness and Health: This couple’s vows were tested just a month after the wedding
Our wedding was perfect, we said the vows, danced to some favorite songs, and enjoyed our ranch dressing fountain. Just a month later, I had a tonic clonic seizure. It was the first one in over a decade, and the first one my husband has had to witness.
Special thank you for Mother’s Day
Reflecting on my life with epilepsy, I remember the medications and how they made me feel, the hospital stays, and the many, many doctor appointments. This Mother’s Day, it’s time for a special thanks to my mom who was there through it all. Looking back on the early days When I … Read More
Medical marijuana and other epilepsy news
Once a month, I plan to bring to light an incredible news story and how it relates to all of us affected by epilepsy. For starters, just last week in Texas, an organization had its very first harvest of medical marijuana.
Healthcare Debate: Leila’s Take on Managing the Cost of a Preexisting Condition
When I calculate the cost of each medication I take, I could be paying over $1000 per month to manage my epilepsy if I did not have insurance to help.
Healthcare Debate: Rachel’s Take on Living Without Healthcare Insurance
The future of healthcare in the United States has become frightening and scary for our family since three of my four family members have epilepsy.
Healthcare Debate: Abby’s Take on Living with a Preexisting Condition
Those working on the new healthcare bill that doesn’t cover preexisting conditions must NOT have any loved ones who are affected by one.
Traveling with Epilepsy: Does air travel altitude lower seizure threshold?
Over 20 years ago, I told my neurologist that before menstruation, my number of seizures increased. I had never been told (or read) my monthly cycle could be a trigger, but my gut feeling said it was. My doctor assured me that menstruation was not a trigger and the increase in my … Read More