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What Melanie Griffith’s Epilepsy Diagnosis Does for the Rest of Us

Melanie Griffith is among the most recent celebrities to talk about her diagnosis of epilepsy. By taking this courageous ...
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Epilepsy Awareness Month: Ribbon, Color, and Ways To Participate Medically reviewed by Chiara Rocchi, M.D.
How Do You Adjust Your Medication Time During a Time Change? Medically reviewed by Jazmin N. McSwain, Pharm.D., BCPS
Self-Kindness When Struggling: 6-Minute Guided Meditation Written by MyEpilepsyTeam

Work, School, and Leisure

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Riding Roller Coasters With Epilepsy: Is It Safe? Medically reviewed by Chiara Rocchi, M.D.
Can You Go Skydiving With Epilepsy? Medically reviewed by Federica Polidoro, M.D.
Seizure Rescue Medications at School and Work: How To Prepare Medically reviewed by Amit M. Shelat, D.O.

Food and Nutrition

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Alcohol Consumption and Keppra: What Are the Effects? Written and medically reviewed by Kelsey Stalvey, Pharm.D.
Turmeric and Epilepsy: Can It Help With Seizures? Medically reviewed by Lisa Booth, RDN
What To Avoid When Taking Keppra: Energy Drinks, Other Drugs, and More Medically reviewed by Kelsey Stalvey, Pharm.D.

Family and Relationships

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How to Enjoy the Holidays Despite Epilepsy Written by MyEpilepsyTeam
Relationships and Epilepsy Medically reviewed by Evelyn O. Berman, M.D.
Hiding Epilepsy vs. Disclosing: How and When Do You Tell Others? Medically reviewed by Evelyn O. Berman, M.D.

Stories

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What MyEpilepsyTeam Members Would Tell Those Who Have Just Been Diagnosed Written by Torrey Kim
What Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz's Epilepsy Diagnosis Does for the Rest of Us Written by MyEpilepsyTeam
My Perspective: Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Epilepsy Written by MyEpilepsyTeam

Money Matters

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How To Reduce Medical Bills: Top Financial Expert Shares 10 Tips Written by Torrey Kim
Getting Disability Benefits With Epilepsy Medically reviewed by Amit M. Shelat, D.O.

Caregivers

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Getting the Best Care for Your Child with Dravet or Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: A Parent’s Guide Medically reviewed by Evelyn O. Berman, M.D.
10 Things Other Parents Need to Know About Epilepsy Written by MyEpilepsyTeam

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