If you have had a seizure seemingly “out of the blue,” you might feel scared, confused, or unsure of what’s next. It’s okay not to have all the answers right away. Learning why seizures might happen ...

Managing seizures helps people find control of their epilepsy through preparation, communication, and treatment. Traditional treatment for epilepsy includes medicine, surgery, and seizure devices.

When Charlotte was diagnosed with infantile spasms at age 2, our world changed in an instant. The rarity of her condition meant that finding the right support felt overwhelming amid a sea of ...

A few months ago, we asked on our social media channels, “what’s the most common misconception about epilepsy you’d like to debunk?” As a result, we received over 400 comments from members of the ...

Photosensitive occipital lobe epilepsy is a very rare condition with an estimated occurrence in 0.7% of childhood epilepsies. This syndrome was formerly known as idiopathic photosensitive occipital ...

Familial focal epilepsy with variable foci (FFEVF) is a rare syndrome of focal seizures with varying degrees of severity and symptoms of seizures in different family members. FFEVF usually presents ...

It can be difficult to know what to bring to the epilepsy monitoring unit for your stay. You may not know how many days you’ll be there, so you want to make sure you’re as comfortable as possible ...

Whether you’ve been a caregiver for years or if your duties as a caregiver are just beginning, it’s comforting to know that there are epilepsy resources to help you navigate your loved ones’ journey.

Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a condition that happens when there is a loss of oxygen and/or reduced blood flow to the brain. It most commonly happens in the womb, or around the time of ...

WALK for epilepsy COLORADO, Fort Collins, is all about coming together, having fun, and making an impact. Individuals, families, and friends gather to connect, celebrate, and take action side by side, ...

Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE) refers to a group of severe epilepsies that are characterized both by seizures, which are often drug-resistant. It is also encephalopathy, which is a ...

Mitochondrial disorders are a group of conditions that impair mitochondrial function and lead to impaired ability to generate energy, resulting in dysfunction of multiple cells with a range of ...