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Self-advocacy is a crucial skill for individuals living with epilepsy. It involves actively participating in one's healthcare decisions, communicating needs and preferences to healthcare providers, and taking an active role in managing one's condition. In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of self-advocacy in epilepsy care and provide practical tips for individuals to advocate…

Category: Advice

Natural disasters and emergencies can present unique challenges for individuals living with epilepsy. From power outages to evacuation orders, these situations can disrupt access to medications, medical care, and support services, potentially increasing the risk of seizures and other complications. In this blog post, we'll explore practical tips and strategies for managing epilepsy during natural…

Category: Advice

Living with epilepsy often involves managing not only seizures but also co-occurring health conditions, known as comorbidities. These comorbidities can significantly impact the overall health and quality of life of individuals with epilepsy, presenting unique challenges and complexities in their management. In this blog post, we'll explore common comorbidities associated with epilepsy and discuss strategies…

Category: Education

Living with epilepsy can present various challenges, and for some individuals, these challenges extend beyond seizures to include difficulties with language processing. Language processing disorders are a common comorbidity associated with epilepsy, affecting the ability to understand, use, and interpret language effectively. In this blog post, we'll explore the connection between epilepsy and language processing…

Category: Education

Epilepsy can present various challenges for individuals and their caregivers. Beyond the seizure itself, many may not be familiar with the postictal state, a crucial phase that follows a seizure. Understanding and effectively managing postictal states is essential for providing optimal care and support to those living with epilepsy. What is a Postictal State? The…

Category: Living with Epilepsy

Valproate prescriptions for men with epilepsy are now subject to precautionary measures across the European Union (EU), as announced by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). These measures align with the guidelines set by the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) but are comparatively less stringent. In the UK, individuals under the age of…

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