One of the greatest joys life has to offer, is the opportunity to become a parent! Having epilepsy doesn't have to restrict you from becoming a parent! Early in the 20th... read more →
Practicing what to do when a seizure is witnessed can help set everyone's mind at ease. Set aside time for a 'seizure drill' - a time when you can practice... read more →
We encourage you to open up about epilepsy, your journey, or your experience with epilepsy! Talk with your friends, co-workers, even strangers! Go out into the world and SPREAD AWARENESS!... read more →
Alcohol can increase you chances for seizures Alcohol can lower ones seizure threshold. This is directly influenced not only by the amount of alcohol you take but by simply ingesting... read more →
1. Do I have partial epilepsy or the more generalized kind? 2. Am I likely to have more seizures in the future without medication or other treatment? 3. If I need medication, what side... read more →
Congratulations! You've successfully become pregnant and given birth to your baby. This is something many women take for granted, but when you have epilepsy,fertility and pregnancy pose unique challenges. Now that you've had... read more →
Seizures and epilepsy are relatively common among the U.S. population. It is estimated that as many as one in 20 U.S. residents will experience at least one seizure at some... read more →
The ketogenic diet is a special high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that helps to control seizures in some people with epilepsy. It is prescribed by a physician and carefully monitored by a... read more →
A seizure is usually defined as a sudden alteration of behavior due to a temporary change in the electrical functioning of the brain, in particular the outside rim of the... read more →
When it comes to talking to your child about epilepsy, children need to have answers. If your child has been diagnosed with epilepsy, let your child know the facts and... read more →