Epilepsy & Seizures Support Group

Living with epilepsy can be a challenge, but you don't have to go it alone. Members of our support group can offer valuable information and support to help you cope with your condition.

Newest Group Members

	Keppra2000mgs I have multifocal epilepsy caused by cavernomas of the brain. I was diagnosed 8 years ago.		bebeslove Started having seizures after receiving a head injury 22 years ago. This is just one of the ongoing injuries.
	findhope I have had since age 4 grand mal seizure. They can not stop them with new or old medicans also have the VNS for them.		lilylover i have abnormal seizures. people have sometimes asked me if i'm faking it. it really hurts when they do that.
	lorianne I have had seizures since I was a baby. I am now in my late 40's a mother of two "almost" grown boys.		Worried Mom I am 34 years old and have a 10 year old son with Complex Partial Seizures.

Recent Discussions

Re: Is Epliepsy Genetic?
Epilepsy can be caused by many things. But it is not, in itself, contagious. It can be caused by genetic conditions. More often, it is simply the result of a brain abnormality, whether as the result of injury, or the result of other illness, or birth Read more...

Posted by nobledrugstore on Sat Mar 6

Re: Looking for a Chat Room Support Group?
sorry about that the website is as follows www.unitedfight.org Read more...

Posted by Keppra2000mgs on Tue Mar 2

Re: DAMAGES SEIZURES DOES
If anyone here is looking for a support chat room for epilepsy, go to www.unitedfight.org we are a website united in supporting others as well as ourselves in the fight against epilepsy and some other chronic illnesses Read more...

Posted by Keppra2000mgs on Tue Mar 2

Re: ?? what is it ??
Quote: Originally posted by wisegirl213 Hi all ... I'm Lori and I'm new ... I started having grand mals out of the blue last jan and it took six months before they could get them under control. I'm currently taking lamictal and neurontin. Th Read more...

Posted by findhope on Tue Feb 9

epilepsy
i am a mothe of a 17 yr.old boy who started have them at the age 13 out of the blue ,i understand what you are going though if you need any thing i am here due to the fact he is on 7 meds twice aday and the vns is is a device that is in place to help wit Read more...

Posted by paula1293 on Thu Jan 7

An old epileptic
I have had it for 49.5 yrs now. When I was 18 mos old I turned coal black and had a temp of 108+. The drs did not understand epilepsy back then like they do today. The 2 main drugs back then were Valuim and Phenabarbatrol and the off shoots. I just wish Read more...

Posted by cjtielking on Sat Aug 1

See more...

Latest Blog Entries from QH

Caregivers Cafe by Jackie Pinkowitz, M.Ed

Fri Mar 12 07:11:08 EST 2010

CALLING ALL CAREGIVERS OF VETERANS...

The National Alliance for Caregivers is asking Caregivers of Veterans who served in WW II, the Korean War, Vietnam War or current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan to participate in an important national study to determine: How are YOU the CAREGI Read More

Asthma Management by exhalednitricoxide

Fri Mar 12 04:07:33 EST 2010

Exhaled nitric oxide and asthma control

Controlled studies have shown that monitoring of the exhaled nitric oxide fraction (FeNO) improves asthma management. However, the studies seldom consider the full range of patients seen in clinical practise. In the present study, the ability of FeNO to r Read More

I WHANT TO LOSE WEIGHT FOR MY HEALTH by solly

Wed Mar 10 09:35:53 EST 2010

I WHANT TO LOSE WEIGHT FOR MY HEALTH

ROSALINA HERNANDEZ Read More

Cindy CDC by CDC

Wed Mar 3 13:35:20 EST 2010

Quit Smoking

It's not easy on our own but God will help us get threw it Read More

Leisa's Life as she sees it now by Leisa

Mon Mar 1 12:54:47 EST 2010

Any info, Suggestions?

Anyone have any helpful information about any of the issues I am dealing with that might be able to help me deal a little better. Pain is main issue for me. I take lots of meds, not just for Arthritis and Fibro, I have other medical issues like thyroid, Read More

See more...

Featured Groups

Join in on the conversations in these popular support groups.

ADD & ADHD
Anxiety & Mental Health
Bipolar Disorder
Caregiving
Depression
Diet, Weight Loss & Nutrition
Diabetes
Epilepsy & Seizures
Migraines & Headaches
Pain Management

The Right Answers Begin With the Right Questions

Going to the doctor this month? We'll email you the most important questions to ask based on your condition. Sign up now–it's FREE!

Our experts blog about everything from caregiving and addiction to losing weight and staying fit.

Today's Poll

Do you believe symptoms of autism can be reduced by following a special diet?

Meet the Group Leader

Natalie Vavricka

Natalie is Quality Health's Community Manager. An avid runner, she is extremely passionate about health, diet, and fitness and is committed to helping other members of the community find the resources and support for all of their healthcare needs.
Read More