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Epilepsy and CMV Connection Awareness
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that, when passed from mother to unborn child, can result in varying degrees of neurological damage, including seizure disorders. In recognition of #NationalCMVAwarenessMonth, we are partnering with the National CMV Foundation to host a webinar to discuss the connection between CMV and epilepsy.
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LGBTQIA+ Health and Epilepsy
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Many considerations must be considered when treating LGBTQIA patients with epilepsy. In observance of #PRIDEMonth, hear from experts in the field who will share information on LGBTQIA Health and epilepsy, treating LGBTQIA patients with epilepsy and common co-occurring medical conditions.
Debunking Epilepsy Misconceptions
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An epilepsy diagnosis can raise many questions. These uncertainties can often feel more daunting than the seizures themselves. Gather insights from your healthcare team and use them to educate your loved ones. Most people with epilepsy lead fulfilling lives. Join us for a webinar where experts will dispel common misconceptions about epilepsy and share resources for community education.
Preparing for Summer Camp: Medication Lists & Rescue Therapies
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Is your child attending a summer camp this summer? Learn from a Camp Director, a Camp Clinical Nurse, and a Camp Parent and Volunteer about the importance of having rescue medications readily available at summer camps for children with epilepsy. Discover why these medications are crucial, get tips on preparing for summer camp as a parent, and learn best practices to ensure the safety and well-b...
Y1 SDOH/Minority Outreach Mini-Grant Results Webinar
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This webinar features project outcomes from EF Affiliates: Kentuckania, Los Angeles, Delaware, Central & South Texas, Minnesota & Connecticut; and External Agencies: Angels of Epilepsy (GA), When the Trumpets South (VA), and National African American Male Wellness Agency (OH). Learn how the grantees connected more PWEs to social services, specifically housing and food resources, in addition to ...
Educational Rights and 504 plans
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This video explains how people with epilepsy are protected against disability-based discrimination in education and how to set up your 504 plan with your child's school.
Capturing the Waves: How to Best Prepare for an EMU Stay
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Ever wondered what an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) is and how it can help manage epilepsy? Learn what to expect during your EMU stay and must-have items to bring along; we'll share tips and strategies to ensure you feel prepared and at ease throughout your visit. For more information on what to bring to an EMU, visit: www.epilepsy.com/stories/what-should-i-bring-epilepsy-monitoring-unit
¡Vamos, cambiemos la historia de #NuestraEpilepsia! - La historia de Manny y Emma
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Estamos entusiasmados de lanzar una campaña para informar a nuestra comunidad Latina acerca de la epilepsia. Lanzamos la campaña, Cambiemos la Historia de #NuestraEpilepsia, con el apoyo de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC). Nuestro objetivo es que las personas comiencen a hablar sobre su experiencia con la epilepsia y las crisis epilépticas para ayudar a otros a...
¡Vamos, cambiemos la historia de #NuestraEpilepsia!
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Estamos entusiasmados de lanzar una campaña para informar a nuestra comunidad Latina acerca de la epilepsia. Lanzamos la campaña, Cambiemos la Historia de #NuestraEpilepsia, en Phoenix con el apoyo de los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC). Nuestro objetivo es que las personas comiencen a hablar sobre su experiencia con la epilepsia y las crisis epilépticas para ayuda...
Rescue Medications and Seizure Action Plan in School
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This informative discussion will help parents and caregivers learn how to work with your child's school to facilitate access to seizure rescue medication when needed and why having a plan for seizures is super important.
Change Our Epilepsy Story - PSA
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Our campaign, Change Our Epilepsy Story, aims to encourage people with epilepsy and their caregivers to share their experiences so that others with epilepsy will be empowered to seek help. If we share our stories, we can educate those around us and, in turn, address the stigma surrounding epilepsy and seizures. Let’s get everyone to start talking about epilepsy and seizures. Let’s Change Our Ep...
Rare Aware: What you need to know about Infantile Spasms
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In recognition of #InfantileSpasmAwarenessWeek in December, learn important information about Infantile Spasms (IS), including why timely recognition, diagnosis, and treatment are critical to health and developmental outcomes. Plus, hear testimonials about how IS has impacted families. *Images and video were published in Pediatric Neurology. 2020;109:89-90, Mytinger JR. Copyright Elsevier, used...
How to Best Prepare for Pregnancy
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Epilepsy is one of the most common medical conditions in women of reproductive age. While most women with epilepsy can and do have normal pregnancies, there are some unique considerations to keep in mind. For resources and tools on how to best prepare for pregnancy, please visit epilepsypregnancy.com
Change Our Epilepsy Story
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Our campaign, Change Our Epilepsy Story, aims to encourage people with epilepsy and their caregivers to share their experiences so that others with epilepsy will be empowered to seek help. If we share our stories, we can educate those around us and, in turn, address the stigma surrounding epilepsy and seizures. Let’s get everyone to start talking about epilepsy and seizures. Let’s Change Our Ep...
Seizure Dog Awareness
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September is National Service Dog Awareness Month. The Epilepsy Foundation invites you to join a webinar to discuss how service dogs assist individuals living with epilepsy. Seizure dogs are the number one searched topic related to public safety through the Epilepsy Foundation’s 24/7 Information and Referral Services, with nearly 50,000 searches last year alone. Learn about how to acquire a tra...
Y2 SDOH Mini-Grant Project Results Webinar
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Y2 SDOH Mini-Grant Project Results Webinar
Navigating the Transition to College
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Navigating the Transition to College
Let's Change Our Epilepsy Story - Rachel
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Let's Change Our Epilepsy Story - Rachel
Epilepsy the sibling experience
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Epilepsy the sibling experience
Transgender Health and Epilepsy
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Transgender Health and Epilepsy
Making It Easier to Take Medicines as Prescribed
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Making It Easier to Take Medicines as Prescribed
Epilepsy & Mental Health: Facts, Tips and Resources
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Epilepsy & Mental Health: Facts, Tips and Resources
Comprehensive Epilepsy Centers: What are they and why are they important?
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Comprehensive Epilepsy Centers: What are they and why are they important?
Rural Epilepsy Care & Rural Rares
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Rural Epilepsy Care & Rural Rares
A-Zzzzzzz: The Connection between Sleep and Epilepsy
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A-Zzzzzzz: The Connection between Sleep and Epilepsy
Teens Speak Up! Meet the 2023 Participants
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Teens Speak Up! Meet the 2023 Participants
Black men, Epilepsy & Stigma
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Black men, Epilepsy & Stigma
Navigating a Ketogenic Diet Throughout the Holidays
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Navigating a Ketogenic Diet Throughout the Holidays
Clinical Trials: What are they and who/how do they help?
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Clinical Trials: What are they and who/how do they help?
Lessons Learned from Grief, How to Better Support Siblings
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Lessons Learned from Grief, How to Better Support Siblings

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  • @EllenJacob-Oliver
    @EllenJacob-Oliver 9 днів тому

    Sudep Is Painful

  • @KomujuniAgnes-n9d
    @KomujuniAgnes-n9d 9 днів тому

    I started my medication in 2019 but since then I am very okay though I am still taking my cambamazapine drugs,I really thank God that I am now giving testimony to my fellow members

  • @rhondabuquet1075
    @rhondabuquet1075 10 днів тому

    Very informative, Thank you for sharing

  • @iananttila
    @iananttila 18 днів тому

    In case you want to meet a historic person, I am Ian Anttila; I was the worst case of epilepsy in North America due to a staph septicaemia back in 1980 where I got back home from sick kids on Dec 12! 1980; the same day that Trudeau passed bill 82. As I was AVERAGING 20-30 tonic clonics and 200-300 complex partials a week I was not allowed to go back to school at first, but then my mother (an RN) and my cousin who was Mayor took my side and went to the federal court of Canada with a copy of bill 82 as it reads “every human has the right to an education” and won the battle. My mother drove me to school and attended it for 3 years but then it sparked special needs education.

  • @ElenaRabelas-je4qn
    @ElenaRabelas-je4qn 29 днів тому

    My son is a epileptic how can you help us im from phil . we dont have enough money to support him we need a group of people who can help us to continue his medication

  • @josephjinu3643
    @josephjinu3643 Місяць тому

    Dr my sister is suffering with epilepsy around 8 years. She is under the treated by an epilepsy specialist in kerala. She taken two medicines daily lobasam 5 and oxetol 450 but now she have some gastric problem with that she shows some epilepsy like symptoms in night. Why it comes frequently? She regulary eat medicines

  • @seyumaiayami3536
    @seyumaiayami3536 Місяць тому

    My wife hadn't had one for 7 years and she got up to get water at 12, heard a glass drop and she was on the floor shaking. Scary shit, kept her on her side as her head was banging, fell on her head and face. Next day, I took a 15 min nap after work and she had another outside bleeding, went to the er and she had another. Scary shit.

  • @CosmicSphere46
    @CosmicSphere46 Місяць тому

    Thank you for the video !! 🏳️‍🌈

  • @laraleon7116
    @laraleon7116 Місяць тому

    OK, since you’re not awake yet no vaccine has ever been tested for safety and efficacy, antibiotics, damage, your gut, Microbiome, the people in the white coats know nothing about seizures, as a nurse for 20 years, I saved people in my own community by treating them early treatment with the FLC CC protocol, the new white coats coming in Are ignorant and brainwashed by their indoctrination program in the Rockefeller, funded medical schools, transgender makes more money for the white coats. They can push hormones to surgeries and cause irreversible damage to a man or a woman, these doctors are going to be arrested, all will be held accountable for these crimes against humanity.

  • @drivnbyart
    @drivnbyart Місяць тому

    I have an important question… is there a history or studies on treating Epilepsy with natural remedies?

  • @drivnbyart
    @drivnbyart Місяць тому

    Coffee, alcohol and even some foods can interfere with Epilepsy medication. Of course hormone intake, birth control and street drugs will cause effects as well. It doesn’t take a genius to understand this.

  • @drivnbyart
    @drivnbyart Місяць тому

    I feel that the best way to justify asking about hormone intake or birth control is because these things can interfere / interrupt the way the medicine works.

  • @drivnbyart
    @drivnbyart Місяць тому

    Can we get to answering the question as to what sexual orientation has to do with the treatment of Epilepsy?

  • @adam.maqavoy
    @adam.maqavoy Місяць тому

    So nothing about EP? And All *LGBTQIA+* Great..

  • @drivnbyart
    @drivnbyart Місяць тому

    My personal opinion and that due to the self hate this community tends to be more negative.

  • @drivnbyart
    @drivnbyart Місяць тому

    What does your kink or sexual preference have to do with treating this neurological issue?

  • @drivnbyart
    @drivnbyart Місяць тому

    Many of the drugs that are available to treat epilepsy are harmful for a fetus.

  • @drivnbyart
    @drivnbyart Місяць тому

    Maybe the fact that people are taking hormones that doesn’t apply to the gender your were naturally born with it is creating glitches in your brain and body.

  • @laraleon7116
    @laraleon7116 Місяць тому

    I know a pedo (child attracted) who suffers epilepsy can you help him ?

  • @drivnbyart
    @drivnbyart Місяць тому

    All of these issues exist not just within that community, but within anyone in any part of the world

  • @laraleon7116
    @laraleon7116 Місяць тому

    We are seeing A TON of suicidal patients who regret their surgeries and trans affirming care, MDs are getting arrested

    • @adam.maqavoy
      @adam.maqavoy Місяць тому

      Yup and Nordic Nations have done the research. You're welcome - Murica.

  • @drivnbyart
    @drivnbyart Місяць тому

    Could it be that more people are confused due to the fact that kids are being encouraged & molded to the idea that this is the new norm?

  • @laraleon7116
    @laraleon7116 Місяць тому

    It allllllll starts in the gut

  • @JohnHarrisIV
    @JohnHarrisIV Місяць тому

    Wow 😮 This is SO UNBELIEVABLE WEIRD!!

  • @StySaeBePitive
    @StySaeBePitive Місяць тому

    Hello i been smoking marijuana since high-school I'm 31 now... Four year's ago I've been having seizures every 1-4months I'm starting to think my neurologist is right to stop smoking😢😢

    • @TheHannahbrady
      @TheHannahbrady Місяць тому

      Check which strains you're smoking, I know blue dream doesn't affect me but star dog brought on a focal awareness seizure which was horrible

    • @StySaeBePitive
      @StySaeBePitive Місяць тому

      @@TheHannahbrady Thank you for the advice. I was smoking "Day Glow" after smoking about an oz it was about 4 in the morning. I had the seizure in my sleep started with night sweats... My family helped me out that night good thing i haven't smoked in two weeks. Tell you the truth i can breathe why better then before i feel much better.

  • @jaymills1720
    @jaymills1720 Місяць тому

    Need. Minimally 3-4 minutes between bouts to repeat same effort.

  • @chenlaojiu
    @chenlaojiu Місяць тому

    Turn it. We asked a few months ago on our social media channels. What's the most common misconception about epilepsy? You'd like to debug and we got over 400 comments. So we wanted to do a webinar to address. The most common themes we saw in those hundreds of comments that folks submitted. We also want your questions during the weapon are. And we'll ask our experts your questions during our q and a portion of today. Just as a reminder, we're not able to give specific medical advice. So please keep your questions general in nature. And if you have. Specific questions about your health? Always talk to your health care team about those questions. We are grateful to the speakers who are with us and all of you who are joining us today, like I said from all over the country and some global outreach too. So I'm pleased to have with me doctors, monisha, goyle Katy laylor and Kathleen thagger and as a person living with epilepsy myself, I'll CHiME in and provide lived experience comments as necessary. All of them bring a different expertise to the conversation and I'll first introduce you to all of them and I'll start. And then we'll start the discussion. So first I'd like to introduce doctor Boyle. She's an epileptologist and professor of pediatric neurology. Doctor goyle received her medical degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine with additional training at ST. Louis children's hospital.

  • @chenlaojiu
    @chenlaojiu Місяць тому

    And eight most children diagnosed with lgs will continue to have seizures through adulthood. Three main things help doctors make a diagnosis of lgs multiple types of seizures, slow development delays in mental and or physical motor skills. An abnormal eeg or brain wave pattern. Doctors use a test called an eeg to measure and record brain waves. The majority of people with lgs have a mixture of different types of seizures. Most people with lgs have frequent seizures. Daily seizures are also common. If you've never seen someone have a seizure, it might be scary the first time. But as with many things, once you know what to expect, it can be easier to understand and recognize. Many people with lgs have seizures that can cause drop attacks. A drop attack is when a person has a seizure that makes To fall down these drop attacks can be caused by multiple seizure types and may affect just the head or the whole body resulting in a fall. With drop attacks. It is important to protect the person who is seizing to help prevent serious injury. That's why some people with lgs may wear a helmet. Lgs is a lifelong condition. And although there isn't a cure, doctors have ways to help manage it. In addition to seizures, people with lgs also have some challenges with. Learning the challenges vary greatly from person to person, but we work hard to understand what our loved ones need and to make sure they have the support to reach their own potential. Okay okay okay Fortunately, people with lgs often get extra educational support and additional help with general life skills. This type of support is so helpful, especially on a day to day basis. As an extended family member or friend of a person with lgs you should also know how much your support gives strength to the entire family. Just reaching out and staying in contact with us a quick chat on the phone, a coffee emails and texts helps us recharge. Sure lgs families have different challenges, but we love our friends and family and want to stay connected. Thanks so much for taking the time to learn more about lgs your support means a lot. If you have more questions, please don't be shy. We want to help you understand. We welcome your curiosity and appreciate your Board.

  • @FunGamingContent
    @FunGamingContent 2 місяці тому

    Has anyone ever been on CBD oil and gotten off of it? Like what was the change for you because that crap is expensive and hard to understand of what to do when you are getting off of CBD or western "medications" it is hard living with epilepsy because you have so many to deal with it is like which one do I need for life without breaking the bank. It is not fun. Enjoy your lives while you have it. It is s sometimes. That is how life is.

  • @user-tw9nv2hq3s
    @user-tw9nv2hq3s 2 місяці тому

    God bless you young man 🥰😔

  • @TributeMack2015AngrierMack
    @TributeMack2015AngrierMack 2 місяці тому

    As a 20 year old with seizures I first started having them was back in 2015 and I was continuing to keep having them and it got so badly that I was constantly have accidents by peeing myself and vomiting on myself I was repeatedly rushed by ambulance over and over again it’s so terrifying and I kept missing school because I was constantly having seizures. Now I haven’t had any about a year.

  • @yesubabuduvvu8007
    @yesubabuduvvu8007 2 місяці тому

    Any treatment available?

  • @marieazrak1951
    @marieazrak1951 2 місяці тому

    I don’t trust caregivers in general. Are they my family and people who are close to me and my current boyfriend because I have the worst time with caregivers ever.

  • @eightcountboxingandfitness2860
    @eightcountboxingandfitness2860 2 місяці тому

    I’ve recently I have seizures, and visited my local VA doctor who prescribed numerous medications for me. My wife tells me that I’ve fell down the stairs on two occasions, bit my tongue, had a head surgery, and still confused as to what has happened. Herb

  • @sanjeevnair4069
    @sanjeevnair4069 2 місяці тому

    Despite India having several excellent Neurophysicians, it's almost impossible to give the patients with epilepsy response because they do not know anything at all. The first time I had the attack there was nobody who could help me until it stopped. Then my parents were called and I was taken to the hospital, not for the seisure but for the injuries I had that day.

    • @sanjeevnair4069
      @sanjeevnair4069 2 місяці тому

      Earlier my seizures were strong enough that I fell on the floor, including one when was on a scooter. Obviously I fell with the bike falling on my leg and breaking it. Now that I am having medications, it has come down to a few seconds of what they described complex partial seizures. I am still on medications but the seizures haven't stopped yet.

  • @racheldehaan2760
    @racheldehaan2760 2 місяці тому

    I’m in the process of trying to get my seizures and partial seizures under control but everything takes so long from each person to another I’ve asked for antidepressants but it’s taking longer as they carry a small risk of seizures sometimes you feel like saying I give up I’ve been on the phone all day how bad do I have to get before it’s classed as urgent

  • @Spacecadet499
    @Spacecadet499 2 місяці тому

    Wrong stress is not the root cause

  • @coffeecat086
    @coffeecat086 2 місяці тому

    lamictal. Had many more side effects that the previous manufacturer did. This never occurred to me until the dizziness (which I just figured was from my hearing issues and allergies, I’ve had an increase in seizures since then also. it was brought to my attention that these may be because of a difference in manufacturing of the medicine. Didn’t even know that was a thing, but it’s well now my to be one from doctors and such. Fun stuff.

  • @patrickforray1550
    @patrickforray1550 2 місяці тому

    This man saved my life!

  • @joannab9570
    @joannab9570 2 місяці тому

    Beautiful,

  • @Wut18
    @Wut18 2 місяці тому

    Saw him today in my school his moves were great

  • @spiritual_libra-wd2zi
    @spiritual_libra-wd2zi 3 місяці тому

    Having a larger community and making more noise wont do anything for your seizures, but watching my video and contacting me today will. Make the move and live your life the way YOU want to!

  • @Reenascripts-writtenbyReenaS
    @Reenascripts-writtenbyReenaS 3 місяці тому

    thank you for this webinar!

  • @SimplyJoy10
    @SimplyJoy10 3 місяці тому

    She is spreading seizure awareness😂😂 all jokes aside you draw really well

  • @Maryyeung12894
    @Maryyeung12894 3 місяці тому

    Do you have to breathe in when you press the atomizer?

  • @coffeecat086
    @coffeecat086 3 місяці тому

    I what is so frustrating is when teachers don’t know. I cannot tell you how many times I was scolded for not paying attention. Tonic clonics are embarrassing. Complex partial are always fun especially when the teacher is upset thinking you’re just high or something cause you’re walking into the wall repeatedly. , simple partials are annoying cause you’re all disoriented randomly til it stops.

  • @SabrineDjibouti1606
    @SabrineDjibouti1606 3 місяці тому

    Oh I m always happy to see as a patient epileptic videos talking about epilepsy

  • @Teeveepicksures
    @Teeveepicksures 3 місяці тому

    After one of my seizures I woke up to an EMT trying to calm me and two cops holding on my legs down amd a third wandering through my house looking in closets and cabinets. acab