This virtual group is open to Young Adults living with Epilepsy. It provides a place to share experiences, provide encouragement and offer support through the epilepsy journey. The group meets the 4th ...

In the middle of 4th grade class, when I was about 9 years old, I had what appeared to be a focal-aware seizure. I didn't have a diagnosis, and I wasn't sure how to interpret what was going on around ...

My daughter Lexi is our third baby and is 16 months old. Lexi was born with congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV). This is the most common congenital viral infection affecting newborns, and unfortunately, ...

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures. Your doctor may diagnose you with epilepsy if you have two unprovoked seizures or one unprovoked seizure with a high risk of ...

The Epilepsy Foundation North Carolina provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy ...

For about 3% of people with epilepsy, exposure to flashing lights at certain intensities or to certain visual patterns can trigger seizures. This condition is known as photosensitive epilepsy. Many ...

Seizure medicines can affect the way the body handles antibiotics. But the reverse is also true: some antibiotics affect levels of seizure medicines. If you are taking doxycycline (Vibramycin) for ...

Managing epilepsy is more than managing seizures. Explore resources that address independent living and quality of life. How Can Epilepsy Impact Your Lifestyle and Independence? Many aspects of ...

Commentary from the Editor-in-Chief of epilepsy.com: This important conference examined the scientific evidence about whether isolated, brief seizures have a negative effect on brain function. The ...

Causes of epilepsy are different for each person, and some people have no identifiable cause. In others, doctors can trace epilepsy directly to genetics, brain trauma, autoimmune disorders, metabolic ...

I have suffered from JME juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) since I was 13 years old, which caused me to lose consciousness and control of my bladder when I experienced a seizure. I remember having my ...