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... MyEpilepsyTeam members have shared advice on how to cope with the evaluation process and tips on getting approved. “One of the most important things is to have a lot of documentation. [Document] everything on your condition.” “Any doctor that you've seen who knows and has files on your epilepsy, get a copy of it all. ...
Getting Disability Benefits With Epilepsy
... MyEpilepsyTeam members have shared advice on how to cope with the evaluation process and tips on getting approved. “One of the most important things is to have a lot of documentation. [Document] everything on your condition.” “Any doctor that you've seen who knows and has files on your epilepsy, get a copy of it all. ...
The road to a diagnosis isn’t always smooth for people with symptoms of severe epilepsy. A thorou...
Your child has been having seizures. You’ve been hoping for answers that will bring a cure, but ...
... Here are some conversations about patience on MyEpilepsyTeam: • "Well, thanks to this support system, I learned that with a little patience & our combined knowledge/experiences, things that look grim one second can look manageable the next.I'm glad to say that I'm feeling much better & I'm slowly getting back to my old self. Let's keep this going. ...
Patience: Accepting That Control Requires Self-Care
... Here are some conversations about patience on MyEpilepsyTeam: • "Well, thanks to this support system, I learned that with a little patience & our combined knowledge/experiences, things that look grim one second can look manageable the next.I'm glad to say that I'm feeling much better & I'm slowly getting back to my old self. Let's keep this going. ...
... This may include getting to a safe place as quickly as possible or alerting someone that you’re about to have a seizure. Every person’s seizure action plan will look different based on their health needs and circumstances. Your neurologist can help you develop an action plan. ...
Auras and Epilepsy
... This may include getting to a safe place as quickly as possible or alerting someone that you’re about to have a seizure. Every person’s seizure action plan will look different based on their health needs and circumstances. Your neurologist can help you develop an action plan. ...
... “In school, my worries about getting a seizure kept me from being involved in anything,” shared one MyEpilepsyTeam member. “I did not do sports, go to proms, nothing. I wish I could redo school. ...
... Being prepared to respond to seizures will help your partner to feel more comfortable and will decrease your chances of getting hurt during an episode. ...
Relationships and Epilepsy
... Being prepared to respond to seizures will help your partner to feel more comfortable and will decrease your chances of getting hurt during an episode. ...
... “Low immunoglobulins and getting sick are usually the reasons I get seizures.” — A MyEpilepsyTeam member When you’re sick, it may help to prioritize rest, hydration, and staying on your medication schedule. If seizures increase, contact your care team. Understanding Your Personal Triggers Triggers rarely act alone. ...
7 Common Seizure Triggers: Patterns From People Living With Epilepsy
... “Low immunoglobulins and getting sick are usually the reasons I get seizures.” — A MyEpilepsyTeam member When you’re sick, it may help to prioritize rest, hydration, and staying on your medication schedule. If seizures increase, contact your care team. Understanding Your Personal Triggers Triggers rarely act alone. ...
... On MyEpilepsyTeam, more than 122,000 members come together to ask questions, give advice, and share their stories with others who understand life with epilepsy.Do you have a service animal, or are you interested in getting one? Do you have stories you’d like to share about how your service dog has helped you? ...
Service Animals and Epilepsy
... On MyEpilepsyTeam, more than 122,000 members come together to ask questions, give advice, and share their stories with others who understand life with epilepsy.Do you have a service animal, or are you interested in getting one? Do you have stories you’d like to share about how your service dog has helped you? ...
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