The Foundation Quarterly Fall/Winter 2024 edition is out. Read personal stories & community updates that work to create change for growth & understanding.

My seizures began when I was 23. I was just getting my feet wet in the working world, with many dreams ahead of me. I met my soon-to-be-husband, and we were planning our wedding when I was diagnosed.

My journey with epilepsy started when I was only 3 years old. However, because my seizures were atypical for what my parents and pediatrician thought were seizures, I wasn’t diagnosed until I was 4 ...

Local chapter advisory boards are comprised of advocates and professionals who are dedicated to serving the epilepsy community nationwide. Search the contact directory below to connect with the ...

I am 27 years old and was diagnosed with MJE when I was 16. I was prescribed Keppra & Topamax together and I had been seizure free. However, the ...

This in-person support group is open to adults, parents and caregivers affected by epilepsy. This group meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm CST Address: Norman Regional ...

Hello All, I need some advice if you have observed or experience this before. I would like to say that I am no expert on this topic but I have been ...

I am a 17-year-old female living with epilepsy. Like any normal day, I was feeling good. Little did I know my life was about to change... I spent ...

Has anyone out there used the vimpat/lamictal combo for tonic-clonic seizures? I’ve had seizures intermittently for 10 years with different combos ...

Yes, it can. Seizures are very sensitive to sleep patterns. Some people have their first and only seizures after an "all-nighter" at college or after not sleeping well for long periods. If you have ...

Can stress cause a seizure? This is a question that many people with epilepsy ask when searching for potential seizure triggers. While the exact reason why stress can cause seizures for some people is ...