As 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 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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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…
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