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November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM), and the call to action is "Share Your Purple Power.” This year’s theme celebrates the unwavering strength, resilience, and courage of epilepsy ...

Thanks to our national partnership with Savers thrift stores, you can support the Epilepsy Foundation and partner with local organizations by donating gently used clothing and household items you no ...

Yes, it can. Missing doses of seizure medicine is the most common cause of breakthrough seizures. Missed medicines can trigger seizures in people with both well-controlled and poorly controlled ...

Can stress cause a seizure? This is a question that many people with epilepsy ask when searching for potential seizure triggers. While the exact reason why stress can cause seizures for some people is ...

Some health problems or symptoms happen more often in people with seizures than in people without seizures. We can help you understand the impact of these complications and risks. What Are the ...

Epilepsy.com has a great section on anti-seizure medications, but I often have been asked for a brief summary document that pulls the information into one package. This summary represents the opinion ...

The effects and risks of so-called recreational drugs vary greatly. They may directly affect the brain and seizures or interact with seizure medications. The effects will vary for different drugs and ...

The Epilepsy Foundation announced today the appointment of Wanda Cook as the new chief financial officer. Wanda Cook Brings More Than 20 Years Finance Expertise to Support Mission ...

Managing epilepsy is more than managing seizures. Explore resources that address independent living and quality of life. How Can Epilepsy Impact Your Lifestyle and Independence? Many aspects of ...

These seizures are a type of absence seizure that is atypical (a-TIP-i-kul). This means it’s different, unusual, or not typical compared to typical absence seizures, which were previously called petit ...

Find resources for managing your epilepsy and teaching others about epilepsy. Download toolkits, print out school forms, or explore other educational materials. Each seizure medicine works differently ...