Janet Pollard was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 14. At the age of 15 she was prescribed medication, Sodium Valproate, to manage her grand mal seizures. Janet's introduction to the drug was ...

Talk to your kids about the dangers of abusing pharmaceuticals without a prescription. ¢ Monitor your medicine cabinet as closely as possible or hide medication. ¢ If you must throw away unused ...

Epilepsy surgery and special diets can help in selected cases. Parents must know seizure first aid, follow medication schedules, and not restrict children's activities needlessly. Empowerment ...

This is often worsened by the social stigma associated with epilepsy. The constant worry about the next seizure given it’s unpredictable nature, balancing treatments and hospital visits with ...

Now a new law is making it easier for these kids to go to school ... ensuring they get the anti-seizure and rescue meds they need. “The teachers and anyone that spends a considerable amount ...