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Tag: seizures
My Journey to Seizure Control
My doctor (who I love), never really talked to me about other outside factors that could possibly still cause breakthrough seizures. It will be up to you. The meds can’t do it all, the doctors can’t do it all. You have to cultivate the freedom you desire. Read More
Clinical Trials and Epilepsy: Innovation that Matters
As technology and the advancement of patient care continues to move forward, a greater need grows for Clinical Trials, participants, and staff. Could the stigmatization against the innovation of Clinical Trials be holding us back from a possible cure for epilepsy? Read More
Food and Epilepsy: Finding a Healthy Balance
I realized I had to look at food as medicine, as something that served my body. – Unknown Read More
7 Questions to Ask Your Doctor When Diagnosed with Epilepsy
I encourage you to be your own best advocate. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Don’t wait until the appointment is over and wish you would have said something or got that burning question in. Read More
Build the Best Healthcare Team: For You
Living with Epilepsy, or any chronic illness, requires you to have the best healthcare team available. Finding these physicians are not always easy. Referrals, research, office visits, testing, its like an unending cycle just to find someone that suits you and your needs. Read More
Back to Basics: What is Epilepsy?
Hearing the phrase “You have Epilepsy” can be one of the scariest things anyone can hear, but I promise you can have a meaningful, fulfilling life just by being informed. Be your own best advocate! Read More
How Television Portrays Epilepsy
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™ which will run from June 1 through June 30. Follow along and add comments to posts that inspire you! Every time I hear the word “seizure” during a television show I automatically start to cringe. How will it be displayed this time? Will it be a Read More
Improve Your Life with Epilepsy by Practicing Self-Care
This blog post is part of the Self-Care Movement hosted by Self Care Catalysts. Learn more at www.selfcaremvmt.com. Use hashtag #selfcaremvmt on all social media outlets. What if I told you that you can change your life with Epilepsy by simply putting yourself first? If I also told you that practicing Self-Care would be the key Read More
Seizure Clusters – Do I Have Them?
Seizures. Epilepsy. Grand Mal Seizures. Tonic Clonic. Temporal Lobe Epilepsy. Nocturnal Seizures. All of these words were used to describe my condition my entire life. I’ve been in and out of hospitals and neurologist offices for the last 30 years but never had I heard “Seizure Clusters” to classify my seizures. I’m a research queen, Read More