I began experiencing signs of epilepsy during my first year of high school in the middle of the golf season. I love to golf and played in the Junior Golf program in Nebraska since I was 10. I was ...

Certain individuals are born with special sensitivity to flashing lights or contrasting visual patterns, such as stripes, grids and checkerboards. Because of this condition, their brain will produce ...

After years of fearing what others would think of me, I am sharing my story. I was 18 when I had my first seizure. It was an absence seizure. When I was 19, I suddenly had a tonic-clonic seizure ...

My name is Liv. I was diagnosed with epilepsy around 10 years old, and it has been quite a journey. I have been diagnosed with generalized epilepsy and Jeavons syndrome. Growing up, it was an obstacle ...

I have been dealing with epilepsy for seven years. My first seizure happened when I was 35. It was on Christmas Day in 2016. My mother found me face down on the floor in my room, but she didn't know ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, racial and ethnic minorities represent more than 40% of the 3.4 million people living with epilepsy in the United States. During National ...

Ever wondered what an epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) is and how it can help manage epilepsy? In this webinar, you’ll learn what to expect during your EMU stay and must-have items to bring along. We ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. April 29, 2024 — The Epilepsy Foundation and partner patient groups applaud the newly released final rule on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that will strengthen ...

My first seizure was unexpected. I was 20, and it was my junior year of college. After numerous doctors and tests, I was diagnosed with generalized epilepsy, experiencing mostly tonic-clonic seizures.

Your life-changing gift helps us educate, advocate, and find cures. With more than 3.4 million people living with epilepsy nationwide, the impact of our work matters. With your help, we've made huge ...

The Epilepsy Foundation New Jersey provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy experts, ...

Epilepsy Service of West Central Florida dba Florida Epilepsy Services (FES)/ Epilepsy Foundation Florida (EFF) is committed to promoting health and facilitating lifestyle choices of persons with ...