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At the age of 9, I became 1 in 26. My journey began unexpectedly at an out-of-state diving meet, where I woke up surrounded by paramedics. From that moment on, my life shifted into a whirlwind of EEGs ...
Epilepsy.com has a great section on anti-seizure medications, but I often have been asked for a brief summary document that pulls the information into one package. This summary represents the opinion ...
The Epilepsy Foundation Nebraska provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy experts, EFN ...
The Epilepsy Foundation New Mexico provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy experts, ...
This 8 ½ x 11 poster contains first aid information for managing seizures for a person in a wheelchair and when to call for help.
What we call epilepsy is not just one disorder. The epilepsies are a diverse group of disorders, with some shared features and some that are distinctly different. A classification system provides us ...
The 118 undersigned organizations – representing people living with epilepsy; caregivers and loved ones; physicians, care providers, and epilepsy centers; epilepsy researchers; and others – are united ...
I am sharing the story of my son, Jacorey, whose life was filled with love, laughter, and resilience. Though his journey was not without challenges, he lived each day with purpose and joy. His sudden ...
My journey began at eight years old, when I was diagnosed with Sunflower Syndrome, a rare type of nonconvulsive epilepsy. My seizures were often triggered by bright, flashing lights, along with ...
Law enforcement and public safety officers may encounter people who are confused, behaving inappropriately, having difficulty understanding commands, or unable to talk. These actions may be symptoms ...
The Epilepsy Foundation is pleased to be able to offer the Epilepsy Travel Assistance Fund (the “Travel Fund”) in partnership with SK Life Sciences, Inc. This program will be offered soon. (Unsure ...
“The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois was founded in 1977 and offers services for those living in the lower 34 counties of the state of Illinois . Some of the programs include: ...