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On My Mind: Why Do I Have Seizures?
The most common question in an initial epilepsy clinic visit is "Why do I have seizures?"
A Banner Year for New AEDs
This is an exciting year for antiepileptic drug therapy.
Stopping Drugs After Epilepsy Surgery
Can seizure medicines safely be stopped after successful epilepsy surgery?
Epilepsy Greatly Increases Drowning Risk
People with epilepsy should be encouraged to participate in sports and activities, but risks can be higher.
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My Epilepsy Diary Promotional Video
My Epilepsy Diary Promotional Video
Featured Videos & Podcasts
- My Epilepsy Diary Promotional Video
- My Epilepsy Diary Help Video
- My Epilepsy Diary: Patient Interview
- Epilepsy - Out of the Shadows
- Warren Lammert
- DJ Hapa
- Chanda Gunn
- Orrin Devinsky
- Joyce Cramer
- Movement Imitators of Seizures
- Seizure Imitators Overview
- Confusion Imitators of Seizures
- Consciousness Imitators of Seizures
- Psychological Imitators of Seizures
- Epilepsy and Your Safety
- Approaches to Seizure Medication
- Recreation Safety for People with Epilepsy
- Safe Driving for People with Epilepsy
- Understanding Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures
- Epilepsy and Your Employment
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New features of the diary Coming very soon are improvements to My Epilepsy Diary. These will include ability to enter any numbers of seizures, or seizure clusters for a day by describing one seizure and then entering a number for how many of those occurred. Graphs of the seizures have improved. A new section allows organization of your overall medical history for your doctor |
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Keto News: Ketogenic Dietitian and Nurse Collaboration Dr. Kossoff reports from the Scottsdale Charlie Foundation meeting. Read more. |
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CDC in Atlanta organizes epilepsy care network The Center for Disease Control (a Federal agency) has initiated a network of researchers and others interested in improving the care of people with epilepsy. More information here |
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Epilepsy: Insights & Strategies journal will be out soon- Articles in issue 3 include: 1. When an Epilepsy Doctor has an Epileptic Seizure; 2. Seizures Triggered by Video Games: Underestimated and Undiagnosed; 3. Learning to Use Humor as an Epilepsy Coping Skill ; 4. General Principles of Pharmacology for Epilepsy Patients and Their Caregivers; 5. Exercising and Playing Sports Safely: Guidance for People with Epilepsy; 6. Epilepsy and Self-Confidence.Read Issues 1 and 2 |
DJ Hapa International Celebrity
Hapa's mission to give back does not stop with the DJ and hip hop community. Hapa just recently took on the role as the national spokesperson for Epilepsy Therapy Project and epilepsy.com, an organization which raises money to fund research to find new therapies for people living with Epilepsy. "It is a gift to me. It means a lot to me personally. I want people to know that you can have epilepsy and you can succeed."
Chanda Gunn World Class Athlete
Chanda Gunn will always be a winner for people with epilepsy. She is a true example of how someone with epilepsy can overcome obstacles. Chanda was the USA Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey goaltender, and bronze medal winner of the 2006 Winter Olympics. We are proud to say that she is also a Spokesperson for the Epilepsy Therapy Project.
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