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  1. S

    Help!!!Kids and family living with epilepsy, how to help them cope?

    My kids are 4 & 6 years old and since January they have seen 3 of my TC seizures, the first two being nocturnal, which scared the hell out of them because they thought o had turned into a zombie. The last being a daytime one, where there was a lot of blood again with the scary sounds. They both...
  2. H

    Looking for folks interested in helping to support pregnant/new moms with epilepsy...

    Join the New Life Challenge and collaborate with a global community to design solutions that support the diverse challenges of all mothers, babies, and those who care for them. We want to build innovative solutions that support access to fair and quality healthcare for all mothers and babies...
  3. I

    Forced seizure treatment

    being forced to get a second opinion from a neurologist and/or epidemiologist , Would anyone force a family member to seek treatment or be institutionalized Or has it happen to some one you know or your self.
  4. J

    I have Epilepsy and am looking for ideas for a Job.

    Hey everyone my name Jeffrey and I am a 25 yr. old with Epilepsy and am having a rough night. I am here to look for answers and maybe some advice to help me out through these times.... My history goes like this I was 3 yrs. old and had a fever seizure. I was then seizure free until I was 15. I...
  5. CarrieH

    Genetic Factors

    My mom was adopted at an early age. She was one of 13 kids born in the mountains of Kentucky. We eventually met up with her siblings when I was 18 back in 1996. I lived in Texas and we made the trip to KY to meet everyone. Over the years I've heard about certain people having a history of...
  6. L

    Unsupportive Family

    Hi all, I had my 1st attack that landed me in the ER w/tests galore 2 weeks ago, and had another smaller one last Friday. I'm 28, and have no known history of seizures before. Luckily my seizures haven't been too catastrophic, but my EEG was abnormal so I'm being treated by a neurologist & am...
  7. valeriedl

    Transportation

    Who do you rely on most for transportation?
  8. W

    Need advice please

    My flatmate has epilepsy and is a frequent fitter, and I’m worried about how he’s dealing with it. He’s been epileptic since he was a teenager (he's now 23) and says he’s never managed to find any medication that works. He also has a problem where his shoulders both dislocate when he fits which...
  9. C

    How to help your family cope

    I started having seizures just a few months ago at age 47 in connection with hormonal shifts. It seems my brain is getting better at it... they are increasing in frequency. I have gone from being a busy, productive member of my family and community, to being unable to even carry my...
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