It’s 2 am, and I am lying here as my heart is heavy with all that is going on. I watch him struggle each day. What am I to do?…
Read MoreNational Women With Epilepsy Day: Elevating awareness and supporting research for epilepsy, especially in women and girls, is a collective responsibility.
Read MoreBlue Raider Contracting Epilepsy is often described as a lightening storm in the brain. For women and girls living with epilepsy, seizures are not the only thing that impact their…
Read MoreCollaboration is Key Today is our 3rd Annual International Women With Epilepsy Day! WOW, this has been an AMAZING journey to get us here! As I sit here thinking about…
Read MoreThe Epilepsy Transition Clinic Sponsored by: Ohio State Wexner Medical Center About the Author: Sarita Maturu, DO Sarita Maturu, DO is an Epileptologist at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in…
Read MoreToday on our EMPOWERING Women and Girls Living with Epilepsy video series we hear from Dr. James W. McAuley. Dr. McAuley is Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Neurology…
Read MoreAs I sit here wondering what to write my heart aches for so many this year all across the world…. The heartache, pain, and loss can be so overwhelming to comprehend….
Read MoreThe Kimford J. Meador Research in Women with Epilepsy Award is awarded to provide support for ealy career clinician scientists who have made significant contributions to understanding and better care…
Read MoreI wanted to unveil this exciting news during our annual American Epilepsy Society (AES) meeting! I am writing to share with you about our newest award from the My Epilepsy Story…
Read MorePrimary Care Physicians (PCPS) and Neurologists should be working hand and hand to provide quality healthcare to patients across the country. We should be working together within our residency programs…
Read MoreI see your eyes above the mask you are wearing each day while you are at work, at the grocery store, on the bus or walking on the street. I…
Read MoreToday on our EMPOWERING Women and Girls Living with Epilepsy video series we hear from Dr. Kimford J. Meador, Dr. Meador is a Neurologist and Professor of Neurology in Palo…
Read MoreWe are in uncertain times…. Coronavirus(COVID-19) is spreading, schools are closing and many jobs are transitioning to working from home. We need to remember that we will get through this…
Read MorePreparing for the Coronavirus can be stressful so we have compiled a list of things to help you during this time: Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with…
Read MoreToday on our EMPOWERING Women and Girls Living with Epilepsy video series we hear from Dr. Gholam Motamedi, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Georgetown…
Read MoreToday on our EMPOWERING Women and Girls Living with Epilepsy video series we hear from Dr. Anup Patel, Associate Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The…
Read MoreToday on our EMPOWERING Women and Girls Living with Epilepsy video series we hear from Dr. Page B. Pennell, Professor of Neurology, at Harvard Medical School and Director of Research…
Read MoreToday on our EMPOWERING Women and Girls Living with Epilepsy video series we hear from Dr. Torbjörn Tomson, Department of Neurology, at Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm, Sweden on: “Managing Your Medication During Pregnancy“ …
Read MoreOn our series to EMPOWER Women and Girls Living with Epilepsy, today we hear from Robert Moss, Co-Founder of SeizureTracker.com on: Managing your Epilepsy & Tracking your Seizures Robert Moss knows…
Read MoreBACK to SCHOOL TIPS from MES! Yes, Folks, it’s that time of year again…so here are 10 tips to help prepare your child and yourself for the upcoming school…
Read MoreCalifornia Ashley Garcia – CA My name is Ashley Garcia. I am a 23 year old student from CA. I was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 13, and have…
Read MoreMES Ambassador Program My Epilepsy Story (MES) is excited to announce we are accepting applications for our Ambassador Program. This program will have MES Ambassadors from all across the…
Read MoreHello friends! Jodi Suglio, MES Health & Wellness director here. As promised in my lil Facebook teaser post earlier this week (if you don’t follow us on our socials, do…
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that we will be at UK Healthcare for their annual Epilepsy Education Day! Please join us and hear our Executive Director/Founder Brandy McFadden as the…
Read MoreMarch 1st is the 1st Annual International Women with Epilepsy Day! Today is International Women with Epilepsy Day! This has been a vision of mine for several years to have…
Read MoreComing Soon!! We are excited to announce that March 1st is our first annual International Women with Epilepsy Day! This day is to EMPOWER Women and Girls Living with Epilepsy in EVERY…
Read MoreToday on our EMPOWERING Women and Girls Living with Epilepsy video series we hear from Dr. Michael Privitera from the Epilepsy Center at the University of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience…
Read MoreWomen with Frontal Lobe Epilepsy Most Likely to Have More Seizures While Pregnant In a new finding, 53 percent of women with frontal lobe epilepsy, in which the seizures…
Read MoreAs I reflect on 2018 the word that comes to mind is Thankful. I am thankful for wishes… I am thankful for all that we are are accomplishing at My…
Read MoreHappy holidays friends! I hope this finds you well, I know it’s been awhile since I’ve last posted. I imagine, like me, you are diligently preparing for some amazing time…
Read MoreManaging Epilepsy with a Baby in the NICU Last April 2017 my daughter, Zoey, came into this world a lot earlier than expected. She was born at 31 weeks,…
Read MoreMy friend, Brandy with My Epilepsy Story, reached out to me and asked if I would write something that might help others like me, who have experienced the tragedy of…
Read MoreDuring this holiday season there is a day called #GivingTuesday where everyone joins TOGETHER and gives back to nonprofit organizations. This year on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 is #GivingTuesday. Please…
Read MoreDepression and Epilepsy You may not know but depression and epilepsy can go hand in hand, so it is prudent to be aware of any potential triggers, such as loss…
Read MoreWe are launching a new video series to EMPOWER Women and Girls Living with Epilepsy. Today we hear from Dr. Richmond Akatue from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee on:…
Read MoreWe are launching a new video series to EMPOWER Women and Girls Living with Epilepsy. Today we hear from Dr. Gregory Mathews from Silver Springs, Maryland on: How to Find…
Read MoreWe are launching new videos this month for patients and the medical community. We wanted to share with you one of our videos that will be used for educating physicians…
Read MoreWomen living with epilepsy CONGRATULATIONS most of us have been successful…. we have sent the message to our daughters that you keep secrets. We have taught them that it is…
Read MoreThe captain’s voice breaks through my efforts of ignoring my talkative seat mate, who is practically sitting in my lap. “Due to a severe thunderstorm and circling the airport for an…
Read More[title text=”Ask An Expert: Dr. Mukundan”] Today Dr. Chetan R. Mukundan will answer a few questions from parents about finding a pediatrician to care for your daughter and her epilepsy….
Read MoreWhy ME??? I know it just isn’t fair! You were just like all the other girls just last week… Then it happened… You had a seizure and now your life…
Read MoreBackground – Why? In the early 2000’s, results from several antiepileptic drug (AED) pregnancy registries revealed that valproate the highest risks of AEDs for congenital malformations. In addition around…
Read MoreCatamenial Epilepsy: What is it, and what can be done about it? Catamenial epilepsy is not a specific type of epilepsy or type of seizure. The term simply…
Read MoreAs I sit here thinking of the My Epilepsy Story (MES) organization and how far we have come it is bittersweet…. Hearing the voices and stories of women and girls…
Read MoreTransitioning from Pediatric to Adult Neurologist Transitions are always difficult, but can also be rewarding when done with preparation and awareness of the important issues. It can be particularly…
Read MoreGraduations have come to an end and the summer is here. I sit here thinking about attending our “Oldest Daughter, Ire”, from another set of parents, high school graduation at…
Read MoreThe FDA approval of EPIDIOLEX will soon bring to market the first plant based drug derived from the cannabis plant in the U.S. Studies in the U.S. of Epidiolex (a…
Read MoreThe first article I would like to discuss is about fertility in women with epilepsy. This is a topic I (understandably) get many questions about in my clinic and am…
Read MoreKnow your seizures! A first time and refresher guide to understanding different seizure types for people with epilepsy. Dr. Michael Kinney MB, MRCP (U.K.) and Dr. Kimford J. Meador MD….
Read MoreIn life, there are few people that are true world changers. I believe that the medical community has the opportunity to be full of world changers if they stop, pause,…
Read MoreWhen I initially started my senior project, I knew that I wanted to combine my interests of psychology/science and dance to create a piece. I didn’t have any clue as…
Read MoreIn today’s world we are all busy with LIFE… We never seem to have enough time in the day to get everything accomplished. Whether it is getting things done at…
Read MoreDepression, Anxiety, and Epilepsy….. How to know if I have Depression or Anxiety? This is such a great question! Many people are stressed over things in their lives yet that…
Read MoreWhat is safe and effective contraception for women with epilepsy? Background We know that reproductive hormones such as the ones that are in various forms of hormonal contraception can affect…
Read MoreHello friends! I hope 2018 is treating you to lots of health and happiness so far. In my last post I discussed the importance of exercise for everyone, but especially…
Read MoreWhen you hear the news that one of the women that was such a huge influence on your life as a young teenage girl has passed away there is first…
Read MoreThe world seems ever changing and yet I feel as though so much still remains the same…Each day new things are being presented to us to explore and experience, but…
Read MoreHello from MES’s new Health & Wellness Director! It’s that time of year again. No, I’m not talking about the holidays, although I do hope you all had a happy…
Read MoreAs we head into the coldest months of the year we all need a pick me up to make us feel better especially after the hustle and bustle of the…
Read MoreAt My Epilepsy Story, we love to share with you what other Women With Epilepsy are doing in their lives while managing their epilepsy. I want to introduce you to…
Read MoreMost women with epilepsy take antiepileptic drugs for a substantial portion of their life. This chronic therapy creates an opportunity for pharmacists to play a significant role in the…
Read MoreSo, you’ve scheduled an appointment with a new neurologist and you’ve waited weeks (even months) for the appointed time. But….are you prepared for the visit? There’s much more involved than…
Read MoreOn this Thanksgiving Holiday, as the Education Coordinator for My Epilepsy Story (MES), I want to reflect on the many things that I am truly thankful for this holiday season…
Read MoreAt My Epilepsy Story, we are partnering with different companies to help “Bridge the Gap“ for women and girls living with epilepsy. In forming partnerships, this allows us to serve women…
Read MoreYour new baby has arrived and you are excited, tired, sleep deprived and on emotional roller coaster. The joy of having that precious baby in your arms brings a full…
Read MoreWomen with Disabilities Must Tackle More Hurdles than Men in the Workplace November is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and organizations around the country – like My Epilepsy Story – are spreading…
Read MoreIt is that time of year again… Epilepsy Awareness Month! November is the month where many organizations promote Epilepsy Awareness. Here at My Epilepsy Story (MES), we are joining with…
Read MoreAs I sit here thinking of 2015 and all that has happened this year, I am tearful. This year has been filled with many great memories. I am blessed to…
Read MoreChoosing the right health insurance plan from the exchange Gone are the days of worrying about not having your pre-existing condition covered by your new insurance company. New considerations have…
Read MoreHere at My Epilepsy Story, we do everything we can to make people aware of epilepsy, and how it impacts the daily lives of so many people. Thankfully, Governor Bill…
Read More“Never let the odds keep you from pursuing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.” – Satchel Paige As I sit here this evening, I sit…
Read MoreBrandy McFadden interviews Dr. Loring. Did you enjoy this episode? Please leave us a comment below and a positive review on iTunes. iTunes Link
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