What you should know about brain surgery for epilepsy from both the patient and physician perspective.
Category Archives: Living with Epilepsy
All About Seizures: How Understanding Informs Treatment
Seizures explained simply. Explore how they happen, why they look different from person to person, and why different treatments options work for different people.
The “Invisible” Consequences of Traumatic Brain Injury
After a military training accident, doctors worked tirelessly to fix this Marine’s hand. But the bigger consequence, the risk of post-traumatic epilepsy, went unnoticed.
It’s Personal: Christin Godale’s Path to Epilepsy Research
PhD candidate and aspiring epilepsy researcher Christin Godale shares her journey from hiding her epilepsy to becoming an advocate and pursuing a career in neuroscience.
Growing Up and Gaining Independence with Epilepsy
Talks between parents and children with epilepsy can be fraught with concerns and clashes over health, social life, and independence. This mother-daughter duo discusses how to communicate productively.
Epilepsy and Mental Health: What You Should Know
The connection between epilepsy and mental health issues is well-established, but is not often addressed during initial diagnosis or evaluated throughout the course of treatment. In this episode, learn how you can approach these conversations with your doctor.
Seizure Tracker™: Empowering the Community With Data
Seizure Tracker is a free app that empowers patients to take an active role in their epilepsy management while making a positive impact on the community at large.
No One Does It Alone: Finding Support to Navigate the World of Epilepsy Care
For decades advocate and educator Pat Gibson has provided patients and families with information and resources to help navigate the unpredictable world of epilepsy care.
EEG Testing: Its Critical Role in Epilepsy Diagnosis, Treatment, and Research
Learn about how EEG testing provides essential data for patients, doctors, and researchers battling epilepsy.