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
FDA approves Epidiolex, first medication derived from marijuana
FDA has approved Epidiolex for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and Dravet Syndrome.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Five tips for adjusting to a medication change
Five helpful tips for adjusting to a medication change. I spoke with my doctor and we both decided that it was time to increase one of my medicines.… Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: Sharon on the ketogenic diet and CBD oil
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™, which will run from June 1 to June 30, 2018. Follow along! Sharon’s Story Sharon Ross has a rare type of epilepsy. Though she has experienced seizures, the main impact the condition has on her life is her cognition. According to Sharon, her … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay: How running and a keto lifestyle keeps seizures at bay
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™, which will run from June 1 to June 30, 2018. Follow along! Brodi’s Story Epilepsy should be a four-letter word, or so I thought. I have lived with epilepsy since I was three years old, and while my episodes have certainly frustrated and … 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. … Read More
Epilepsy Blog Relay™: An Everyday Challenge
Emerging from the tunnel, I heard my mom’s voice say, “Jade, it’s okay now”. Living with Epilepsy is an everyday challenge.… Read More