Epilepsy affects women's health with different seizure triggers, from seizure medication, and more. Talk to your healthcare ...

In 2021, not long after becoming a mom to my first baby, life took an unexpected turn. It started with these strange “spells.” At first, I didn’t know what to call them. There were moments when I felt ...

Founded in 1971, the Epilepsy Foundation Alabama provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of ...

This virtual group is open to anyone living with Epilepsy or supporting someone with Epilepsy. It provides a place to share experiences, provide encouragement and offer support through the epilepsy ...

Some moments change our lives forever. For Chanda Gunn, USA Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey goaltender, of Huntington Beach, California, that moment came at the tender age of 9 when her battle with ...

Antiepileptic drugs have provided tremendous relief for many people with epilepsy. But around one-third of patients with epilepsy continue to have seizures despite medication, according to Brian Litt, ...

The Epilepsy Foundation of America embarked on a journey to create a new strategic plan for 2025-2028. The strategic plan ...

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

At the age of 9, I became 1 in 26. My journey began unexpectedly at an out-of-state diving meet, where I woke up surrounded by paramedics. From that moment on, my life shifted into a whirlwind of EEGs ...

My journey began at eight years old, when I was diagnosed with Sunflower Syndrome, a rare type of nonconvulsive epilepsy. My seizures were often triggered by bright, flashing lights, along with ...

There is no one-size-fits-all for managing seizures. Discover resources that help you properly manage, track, and lessen the chance of a seizure. Living with epilepsy is more than just knowing your ...

Some people may find that seizures occur in a pattern or are more likely to occur in certain situations. Sometimes is just by chance, but other times it’s not. Keeping track of any factors that may ...