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What Aspects Of Epilepsy Are You Grateful For And Worried About Lately?

By A MyEpilepsyTeam Member 220 answers

Which Epilepsy Symptom Surprised You The Most?

By A MyEpilepsyTeam Member 165 answers

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Epilepsy?

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Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Epilepsy?

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What Are Your Favorite Childhood Memories?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Saint Louis, MO

One of my favorite childhood memories is La Jolla Cove in my hometown of San Diego, California. Worth the trip! Go in late winter or early spring. With a group! Cheaper. Great fun!

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

going to my home away from home (santa catalina island where my stepdad had an apt.) also selling newspapers there..

and then before that going to what is now called abilityfirst stuff as my mom… read more

January 29

Happy Holidays

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Boston, MA

Has anyone have any serious issues with VNS surgery. I already had a previous RNS type of surgery but this time they offered VNS and worried. I actual started working a second full time job to keep a reason to delay. What do you think?

Happy holidays to everyone and your loved ones!

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

That is something I'm not familiar with. I wish you the best regardless of what you decide.

January 13
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Has Your Life Changed For The Positive Since Making Friends Here?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Lakeville, MA

Do you remember how you heard about this site? Do you have a local support team (family, friends or other epileptics)? If yes, then how has joining the team here been additional better? What would you suggest to the keepers of the site to improve the experience for new people (based on your experience) to convince them to stay longer and give the site a chance?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I just ran across it

January 23

Does Anyone Else Notice That Drinking Chamomile Tea Is Calming?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Saint Louis, MO

I drink chamomile tea is I feel really rattled.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hi, Eric,camomile and lemon 🍋 tea, are the only teas 🍵 I drink, or I have a very mild coffee in a small mug, + a mug of hot chocolate before bed, 💜 Take care.

December 11, 2023

National Epilepsy Awareness Month

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hesperia, CA

I read and watch tv often and I have not seen anything such as a public service announcement or fundraising campaign for epilepsy this month although November is epilepsy awareness month outside of the epilepsy social media sites. With epilepsy being one of the top brain disorders there should be some information which in turn may help the public understand epilepsy and what to do to care for a person having a seizure. It’s made me see why many people, unless you live with epilepsy, don’t have… read more

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

SonyaGay, I agree. We should get together with the Epilepsy Foundation or even the organizers of this site, to produce a standard teaching tool for use in public settings, with information to be… read more

December 5, 2023

What Feels Best: Taking Your Medication With Food Or Just With Water?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Saint Louis, MO

Food! I feel stoned if I take Keppra on an empty stomach.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

either for me

January 29

I Am Good About To Go To Lunch But Recovered An Important Document From My Computer. That Was An Accomplishment

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Stamford, CT
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I like personal victories!! Great job!!

October 6, 2023

Do Y'all Sometimes Forget What You Were Talking About Or Finna Say

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Baton Rouge, LA

Like for example going out shopping with friends

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have TBI. It sucks then I have COVID twice it made it worse.i get it and I do understand about forgetting. It can be from brushing my dog's teeth with a dog teeth wipe. Or forget things at the… read more

September 17, 2023

Do You Ever Feel Like The Whole World Is Against You With Epilepsy?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Orlando, FL

I know it's described as a common neurology condition but my emotions so out there - I think may be new meds, Briviact - Do you hide it, or talk about it to others like a common cold. I've seen friends eyes glaze over when I try and give them just a LITTLE idea how it feels. It hurts.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

So true! All we can do is to pray for them.

December 17, 2023

I’m Going To Do The Second Half Of My Neuropsychology Testing. I’m Studying Before Doing It. How Many Others Did This And Also Studied?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Palm Harbor, FL
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Good luck on your test.

June 27, 2023
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