What is Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a neurological condition, or seizure disorder. When a person has two or more unprovoked seizures, they are considered to have epilepsy.
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Personal Stories
Inspiring stories of people affected by epilepsy, in their own words. Learn about the courage and strength they have gained through challenges they have faced.
About TEN
We are a passionate organization and community dedicated to providing epilepsy awareness and education to people all around the world.
It is the mission of The Epilepsy Network (TEN) to help take epilepsy awareness and education to all corners of the world!… To continually pioneer new ways to rise above the hardships faced along the journey with epilepsy, through efforts of advocacy, education, and community.
Helping a child with a chronic illness grow up
When you have a child with a chronic illness, such as cystic fibrosis, diabetes, cancer or chronic kidney disease, you... read more →
August 17, 2021
Why I stopped hiding my chronic illness from my colleagues
Every day on my way to lab, I pass a bulletin board tacked with 4-by-6 photos of a petite brunette... read more →
August 12, 2021
Make-A-Wish kid uses wish to help others with epilepsy
A Make-A-Wish kid has started a new emergency medication fund to help others with epilepsy secure life-changing medication. READ MORE
August 2, 2021
‘My Epilepsy Was Misdiagnosed as Migraine & Anxiety for Years’
It's more than an aversion to flashing lights... READ MORE
May 27, 2021
Imaging approach to stop epilepsy seizures
An advanced imaging approach developed at the University of Virginia School of Medicine could let surgeons determine the best target... read more →
April 29, 2021
This Woman with Epilepsy is Making Driving Safer for People with Disabilities
When Megan Gray was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 23, doctors told her she could never drive again. READ MORE
April 12, 2021
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Each year at least 200,000 people are diagnosed with epilepsy.
In two-thirds of patients diagnosed with epilepsy, the cause is unknown.
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