A sampling of the new epilepsy.com community features:

Go Community Forum: Dealing with epilepsy can often be difficult. Connecting with others who are going through the same or similar experience can make a world of difference. The epilepsy.com community is designed to be an open place where you can make those connections. Our forum is an online discussion, where participants can ask questions, and share personal experiences, ideas and inspirations. This is your place to discuss topics that matter to you.
Groups Groups: Ready to make some new connections and expand your social network? Just looking for a great spot where your friends can get together? This section in the epilepsy.com community is the place to get connected! Then, stay up-to-date through the group and community event calendars. Public or Private Groups -- you are in good company here.
Blogs Blogs: Blogging in the epilepsy.com community is your place to share thoughts and experiences with others. As with a journal, update your blog to include any topics that are on your mind - from your activities to your interests to your health!
Chat Room Chat Room: The epilepsy.com Chat Room is a virtual room where people can communicate in real-time to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Join EpiTalk to chat about epilepsy or related issues, or the Corner Booth to exchange greetings. Hello? Are you still here? Join the chat! We're waiting to talk with you!
People Stories People Stories: Epilepsy.com members can create their own story webpages to share with other members, their friends, and their families. Use your individual space to tell the world a bit about yourself, to upload photos, and even start your own podcast! Your page will also feature your blog and any groups to which you are a member, so get started today!
New Tools

Seizure Diaries: Through this online reference, you will be able to:

  • Keep track of your types of seizures, medications, other epilepsy treatments, and side effects or other concerns;
  • Organize your health care contacts (such as your doctors, nurses, pharmacy or hospital);
  • Know when you need prescription refills or have medical appointments;
  • Create a printable report for your own use and take to medical appointments!
Community Calendar: Use the epilepsy.com community calendar to learn about upcoming events in your community, state, and country. Keep informed of advocacy issues and join with other members helping to raise awareness and to support people living with epilepsy. Have your own event? Add it to the calendar to invite the epilepsy.com community!
Find People Like Me: Through the epilepsy.com "find people like me" feature, you can now easily connect with other members based on location, interests and hobbies, epilepsy treatments, and more! Looking for parents in New York, or baseball fans in Michigan, or maybe you're looking for someone in the Chicago area who has had surgery. The possibilities are endless! Discover new and old friends with the click of the mouse!
Wiki: Use the epilepsy.com Wiki to share your experiences and expertise on all topics throughout the site. We're looking for first-hand experiences to help other users regarding types of seizures, therapy options, and living with epilepsy. Users can collaboratively edit articles and entries to produce full documents relating to any topic on epilepsy.com. This is the place to share your knowledge!

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