My Epilepsy Story

Real Life Epilepsy Stories

12 Jan
0

Dear Doctor

Dear Doctor,

As I sit here to write you this note there are so many things to be said… We were supposed to be on the same team, fighting for my healthcare yet the “Healthcare System” has stolen you from my team.

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02 May
0

Dr. Whitney Woodhall’s Story

Meet Dr. Whitney Woodhall, a Nationwide Children’s Resident 1. Tell Us About Yourself. I am originally from western MI, and came to Ohio for my pediatric neurology residency at Nationwide…

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15 Feb
0

Dr. Margaret Beigel’s Story

Meet Dr. Margaret Beigel, an Ohio State University Neurology Resident   Tell us a bit about yourself. Hey everyone, I am Margaret – a current PGY3 neurology resident at The…

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08 Feb
0

Dr. Marika Antimisiaris’s Story

Meet Marika, an Ohio State Neurology Resident   Tell us a bit about yourself. I moved around a lot growing up – lived in Oregon, California, New Jersey, Hawaii, and…

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Artwork by Betty
18 Jan
0

Meet Betty, An Ohio State Employee Living with Epilepsy

My Epilepsy Story (MES) is partnering with The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center (OSU) to EMPOWER Women and Girls Living with Epilepsy this year.  OSU is contributing to some…

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Dr. McAuley
22 Jul
0

Dr. McAuley’s Story

In my crazy busy weekly schedule, I look forward to Wednesday mornings.  I enthusiastically anticipate this 4-hour block of time as I know I will be working in our outpatient…

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09 Jun
0

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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03 Apr
0

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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04 Feb
0

Dr. Sarita Maturu’s Story

I became interested in epilepsy very soon after I started my Neurology residency. The intricacies of the disease, the ability to make a meaningful difference in terms of treatment and quality…

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22 Nov
0

Dr. Deepti Zutshi’s Story

Taking care of others has always been strong personality traits instilled in me by watching my mother do the same for her family.  Transferring that quality to becoming a doctor…

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19 Nov
0

Tiffany’s Story

My name is Tiffany.  I’ve lived with epilepsy for over 10 years, having survived a seizure-car crash.  I’d been married for only four months at this time.  After diagnosis, I…

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12 Nov
0

Maci’s Story

With November being “National Epilepsy Awareness Month” I thought now would be an appropriate time to put something out there about the invisible disability that I have lived with for…

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23 Oct
0

Heather’s Story

My story with epilepsy began right after my daughter turned two years old.  She suddenly started turning blue, staring, and became lethargic. Over six months of testing, the episodes went…

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17 Oct
0

Melissa’s Story

My epilepsy story didn’t start until 2012. At that time, I had my first seizure, but did not know it was a seizure.  About 2 weeks later, I had 2…

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09 Oct
0

Betty’s Story

My name is Betty and I have had epilepsy since I was 2 years old. I was not allowed to do anything because of my epilepsy, so it made me…

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25 Sep
0

Rachel’s Story

 My name is Rachel and I am from Louisiana. I was diagnosed with Epilepsy in January of 2015. I was 26 years old at the time. It started one afternoon…

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17 Sep
0

Christina’s Story

When I was in 8th grade I had my first seizure. After not being able to see and then losing all motor skills, my feet were shaking and I was internally yelling…

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20 Mar
0

Sara’s Story

I was 18-months-old when I had my first seizure.  It was during a very high fever, so considered a febrile seizure, but it was a seizure nonetheless.  My father was…

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29 Nov
0

Virginia Mei’s Journey

My husband and I recently adopted a precious little girl, Virginia Mei, from China. Virginia Mei’s adoption was a special needs adoption. We chose Virginia Mei knowing she had hydrocephalus- fluid…

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27 Nov
0

The Power of Exercise

My name is Mary, and I have intractable epilepsy. I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was 14, and my seizures are complex partial with secondary generalization. My seizures have…

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25 Jan
0

Ashley’s Story

My epilepsy story began when I was 3 years old. I came down with a severe case of Roseola and had a really high fever. One morning my mom came…

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05 Dec
0

Meg’s Story

It was March of my freshman year of high school. My childhood dream had come true, and I was just finishing my first season on the high school basketball team….

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03 Dec
0

Ashley’s Story

My name is Ashley. I am twenty years old and I have epilepsy. I was thirteen when I had my first grand mal seizure, and admittedly I do not remember…

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23 Nov
0

Elizabeth’s Story

I was diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy the weekend after attending my orientation at The Ohio State University. I started treatment with medication just three weeks before I was due…

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13 Nov
0

Rachel’s Story

My epilepsy story is a long and complicated one, with frustrating twists and turns. The journey to my diagnosis was not easy or crystal clear, and I had to fight…

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09 Nov
0

Mariellen’s Story

My epilepsy story started with enjoying the 4th of July weekend out on the lake with family and friends in 2012. It was the perfect weekend filled with boating, fireworks,…

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27 Mar
0

Grace’s Story

Often, I feature stories from one of my readers who has been affected by epilepsy. Learn how you can share your story. [framed_box] Grace’s Story: In June 2008, my 10-year…

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20 Feb
0

Sara’s Story

Often, I feature stories from one of my readers who has been affected by epilepsy. Learn how you can share your story. [framed_box] Sara’s Story: Hello, My name is Sara…

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10 Feb
0

Olivia’s Story

Often, I feature stories from one of my readers who has been affected by epilepsy. Learn how you can share your story. [framed_box] Shannon writes: In 2009, my husband, Mike…

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05 Feb
0

Addison’s Story

Often, I feature stories from one of my readers who has been affected by epilepsy. Learn how you can share your story. [framed_box] She writes: We knew febrile seizures were…

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30 Jan
0

Heidi’s Story

Often, I feature stories from one of my readers who has been affected by epilepsy. Learn how you can share your story. [framed_box] Heidi writes: Hi, my name is Heidi….

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25 Jan
0

Scarlett’s Story

Often, I feature stories from one of my readers who has been affected by epilepsy. Learn how you can share your story. [framed_box] She writes: Scarlett was born June 19th,…

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20 Jan
0

Carolina’s Story

Often, I feature stories from one of my readers who has been affected by epilepsy. Learn how you can share your story. [framed_box] Eric writes: On August 22, 2011 Carolina…

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Harper-Story
31 Oct
0

Harper’s Story

Each month I feature a story from one of my readers who has been affected by epilepsy. Learn how you can share your story. [framed_box] Harper writes: [image title=”Harper’s Story”…

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20 Oct
0

Chelsea’s Story

Each month I feature a story from one of my readers who has been affected by epilepsy. Learn how you can share your story. [framed_box] She writes: Chelsea was born…

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05 Oct
0

Gianna’s Story

Each month I feature a story from one of my readers who has been affected by epilepsy. Learn how you can share your story. [framed_box] She writes: [image align=”left” size=”small”]https://myepilepsystory.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/giannastory.jpg[/image]On…

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02 Oct
0

Gatewood’s Story

Each month I feature a story from one of my readers who has been affected by epilepsy. Learn how you can share your story. [framed_box] She writes: My memories until…

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05 Sep
0

Monica’s Story

Each month I feature a story from one of my readers who has been affected by epilepsy. Learn how you can share your story. [framed_box] She writes: [image source_type=”attachment_id” source_value=”241″…

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05 Aug
0

Amanda’s Story

Each month I feature a story from one of my readers who has been affected by epilepsy. Learn how you can share your story. [framed_box] She writes: Amanda was born…

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05 Jul
0

Meg’s Story

Each month I feature a story from one of my readers who has been affected by epilepsy. Learn how you can share your story. [framed_box] She writes: It was March…

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05 Jun
0

Kathryn’s Story

Each month I feature a story from one of my readers who has been affected by epilepsy. Learn how you can share your story. [framed_box] I was just finished my…

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