Emily’s Perspective: A New School Year with Epilepsy
When a child with Epilepsy begins school, he or she may face many obstacles. In this article, I suggest some tips to help kids find success.
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Ken’s Epilepsy Journey
With a traumatic childhood and multiple disabilities, Ken still fights for a better life and to help those around him.
Traveling with Epilepsy: Finding Adventure in Slovenia
Sometimes, finding adventure means ignoring fears and jumping in with both feet. Going canyoning in Slovenia required just that!
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: Kat takes on temporal lobe epilepsy
Kat takes on living with temporal lobe epilepsy from a personal perspective
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
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