WWE C.A.R.E. Series: Featuring Dr. Anup Patel
My Epilepsy Story PRESENTS Dr. Anup Patel: WWE C.A.R.E. Series Two years ago, My Epilepsy Story interviewed Dr. Anup Patel, Section Chief of Pediatric Neurology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, where he…
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The Epilepsy Transition Clinic
The 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…
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Ohio State University & MES Partnership
We are excited to announce our partnership with The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center to EMPOWER women and girls living with epilepsy in 2021. Their center includes physicians, whom…
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IT’S NOT JUST SEIZURESTM: Quality of Life Survey
Seizure Tracker IT’S NOT JUST SEIZURESTM (INJS) Initiative Epilepsy is so much more than just a medical diagnosis. Quality of life can often be overlooked and the impact of living…
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Epilepsy Caregiver Support Guide
“I will never forget the first time I saw my wife have a seizure. I felt pure panic, fear, confusion, uncertainty, and most of all helplessness. My knowledge of epilepsy…
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Homeschool vs. Traditional School during COVID-19
COVID-19 has ushered in a new normal in many aspects of our lives. Along with the drastic changes in our basic social behavior and habits there are many new questions…
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The “Doctor Is In” but Should I Go?
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes in how patients can receive medical care and access their physicians. Although telemedicine has been around for several years, use has been limited,…
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Addressing Healthcare Disparities in Women with Epilepsy
My Epilepsy Story (MES) was founded based off inequities of research into epilepsy and women’s health, and the consequences of being in an under researched patient population. We see a…
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Fiscally Surviving Covid-19
CARES ACT (2020) + Unemployment Benefits Millions of Americans have been either laid off or furloughed, and are thus without a reliable source of income. The global Covid-19 pandemic has…
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MES Online Support Group
Join Us Every Week! My Epilepsy Story is launching a weekly Online Support Group! In this globally chaotic time anything can become or seem overwhelming. Whether you have questions about…
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Staying SAFE during the Coronavirus Outbreak
Preparing 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…
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Transitioning from a Pediatric Neurologist to an Adult Neurologist
Today 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…
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Fertility and Epilepsy
Today 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…
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Managing Your Epilepsy & Tracking Your Seizures
On 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…
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Meet our MES Ambassadors and Join With Us
California 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…
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MES Ambassador Program
MES 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…
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Join MES for Epilepsy Education Day at UK Healthcare on June 8th
We 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…
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Coming Soon: International Women with Epilepsy Day
Coming 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…
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Epilepsy in Latinx Community
How Social Stigma Affects Quality of Healthcare in Latinx Community Introduction Epilepsy is a historically misunderstood disease. While professionals are more knowledgeable, community and general knowledge is highly lacking. Approximately…
Read MoreManaging Epilepsy and a Baby in the NICU
Managing 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 MoreSurviving the Holidays after Losing Your Daughter to Epilepsy
My 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 MoreTraveling with Epilepsy
The 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…
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Help! My Daughter was Diagnosed with Epilepsy….. I Need a Pediatrician
[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 MoreNew Research on Prescribing Medication in Pregnant Women with Epilepsy
Background – 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…
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What is Catamenial Epilepsy?
Catamenial 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…
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Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Neurology
Transitioning 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 MoreSo You Are College Bound…..Now What?
Graduations 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 MoreFDA Approves Epidiolex
The 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…
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Epilepsy and Fertility
The 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 Seizure Type
Know 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 MoreKimford J. Meador Research in Women with Epilepsy Award
In 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 MoreThe Strength of a Movement: Her Epilepsy Story
When 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 MoreSeizureTracker.com isn’t just for tracking “SEIZURES”
In 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…
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Epilepsy Safety with your Newborn Baby
Your 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…
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November is Epilepsy Awareness Month
It 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…
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Choosing the Right Health Insurance Plan
Choosing 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…
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