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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Epilepsy?

By A MyEpilepsyTeam Member • 167 answers

What's A Common Misconception About Epilepsy?

By A MyEpilepsyTeam Member • 302 answers

What's On Your Holiday Wish List That Could Improve Your Life With Epilepsy?

By A MyEpilepsyTeam Member • 161 answers

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

By A MyEpilepsyTeam Member • 220 answers
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What Is Your #TopTip For Living Better With Epilepsy?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Saint Louis, MO

Rest helps me. I feel refreshed! Like my iPhone when I restart it 🤩

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My tip for someone would be to consider how much they thought epilepsy might control them. If it was going to be a "part time, no big deal" thing then fine. But if it was going to be something… read more

21 hours ago

What’s Your Top Survival Tip For Managing Epilepsy In The Summer Heat?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have a cold wrap I put around my neck to keep me cool drink plenty of fluids and I have learned the hard way even with sunblock to not stay in the sun more than 30 minutes

January 11

How Do You Deal With The Emotions That Are Associated With Your Epilepsy?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes, definitely. Not feeling good about Yourself does not help increase Your self confidence. I have had epilepsy my entire life as well. I don’t know about Yourself but being teased does not make… read more

August 1, 2023

Complex Siezers

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Knoxville, TN

Does anyone seen to feel very strange and have to go to bed and sleep for some time a couple of days after getting stressed , or very tired, I have complex siezers

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have not had a seizure in the day in a long time. The meds I take are going a good job. However, in addition to loose bowels, a nurse told me the Epidiolex causes my Dry Mouth. That is really… read more

September 21, 2022

Medicine Reminder?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Hermitage, TN

I take Levetiracetam and tomapax in the morning and at 6pm. I have my alarm is set for both times but sometimes I don't here the one in the morning or I take it and I'll forget that I did rather it's in the morning or afternoon. What I am asking is how do you keep track or what are you using to make sure you didn't forget?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I had Blood Drawn the other day. I was supposed to not take my medication until that happened. Now the Pharmacy sets them up. I put the AM meds in a bag and could do that.

September 15, 2023

Does Anyone Else Feel They Get Treated Less Worthy While Having Seizures?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Kansas City, KS

I have been a part of a group for a longer period of time than everyone else. However, having seizures I can’t show up as much as others do. Others get bonuses for being there more hours while I get nothing when I’ve been there the most amount of years.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member Thanks for the hug

March 20

What's On Your Holiday Wish List That Could Improve Your Life With Epilepsy?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

There are many misconceptions which do make it more difficult to deal with people about it.

4 days ago

What Do You Look Forward To Accomplishing In 2023?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Publishing a book by 2024.

June 13, 2023

Does Anyone Else Suffer From Memory Loss Be It Short Or Long Term ?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Johannesburg, ZA

It tends to affect most of my personal life. It's quite embarrassing at times, working with a colleague for 3 years and all of a sudden you can't remember something like names. Going to your boss to ask or tell them or tell them something and just stand there because you don't remember. It's frustrating not to mention annoying.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I do not know why the Learning Disability developed. They did not know what it was until I was tested as an Adult. I did not learn how to add, so could not subtract. I could not pay attention over 15… read more

June 23

Does Anyone Ever Cry After Seizures?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
Chardon, OH

Right after the seizures stop, boom? You cry?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hang in there and try and stay pos, I can relate, I'm emotional but I handle accordingly,

April 11
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