When 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 a feeling of, “This can’t be possible”, then as it sinks in, the tears begin to flow….. After hearing of Ms. Debbie’s passing I called […]
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Mar
Mar
The first time I genuinely told my story, it was to complete strangers. I was shadowing a pediatric neurologist and knowing my background, he asked me to share my experience with epilepsy with one of his patients. She was having a difficult time in school, she was isolating herself from her family, and she felt […]
13
Mar
Mar
The 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 we remain further behind for women’s health in regard to epilepsy. At times, we think we have made huge strides in the area for women […]
11
Jan
Jan
Hello 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 holiday season! I’m talking about those darn resolutions. Mid to late December most folks have at least 1 or 2 things in mind that they’d […]
06
Jan
Jan
It’s New Year’s Eve, the end of 2017, and the time of year when everyone is setting their New Year’s resolutions and goals for 2018. As I reflect on the past year, I look at what I have accomplished and the things that I have not accomplished…. We tend to be harder on ourselves than […]
04
Oct
Oct
“College is a time of self-discovery and growth, but it can also be an intense four years of stress.” My first two years in college were especially hard on me; both emotionally draining and mentally demanding. I found myself in a new state across the country where I did not know a single person. My […]
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Dec
Dec
As 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 holiday season. Women face self-esteem issues and women with epilepsy are not excluded from these feelings. We are all trying to make ourselves fit this […]
01
Dec
Dec
At 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 Ashley Gelfound and let you see what wonderful things she is doing with her life. Thank you Ashley for sharing your talents with us! […]
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Nov
Nov
Most 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 care of women with epilepsy. For this reason and the fact that pharmacists remain one of the most accessible and trusted healthcare professionals, this brief […]
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Nov
Nov
So, 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 knowing where and when. The medical staff wants to be part of your healthcare team and appreciates if you are an active participant in the […]