Have you ever tried hot yoga? 🧘‍♀️ If you have #epilepsy and are thinking about going to a hot yoga class, it's essential to weigh up the pros and cons. Find out the benefits and risks here: epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

Can a brain injury cause #seizures? 🧠 Yes, a traumatic brain injury is a significant cause of epilepsy. Scientists estimate that between 10% and 20% of #epilepsy is related to a traumatic brain injury. epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

Are you thinking of going to or already in college? 🎓 🏫 If you have #epilepsy, the transition from high school to college can be tricky. 💡 Our following tips can help you prepare for your college experience. epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

Are you planning your pregnancy? 🤰 💡 Studies show that women with #epilepsy who don’t have separate fertility issues, can become #pregnant at the same rate as women who don’t have epilepsy. 👀 Read how to prepare here: epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

Have you heard of partial-onset #seizures? ⚡ 💡 Also known as focal seizures - they are the most common kind of epileptic seizure. ⚕️ According to the National Library of Medicine, for every five people with epilepsy, three have partial seizures. epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

Phenytoin is one of the most widely-used anti #seizure medications - over 1 million people with #epilepsy take it in the United States. 💊 🔬 Read our overview of how it works, side effects and latest studies. epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

In the U.S., about 1.2% of people are diagnosed with #epilepsy (via Epsy Health): bit.ly/3RGTDBM That's more than Utah’s entire population. At EFNE, we’re committed to providing you with the resources required to live life to the fullest. #EpilepsySupport 💜

Meet Olivia from Massachusetts, she’s a Neurodiagnostic Technologist BIDMC and a Clinical Research Assistant Boston Children's living with #epilepsy. 💜👩‍🔬 Read Olivia’s epilepsy story below. epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

Have you noticed your child’s eyelids seem to flutter many times each day? 👀 ⚠️ This could be a sign they have Jeavons syndrome, a type of #epilepsy which often comes with eyelid jerks called eyelid myoclonia. Read more: epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

Some anti seizure medication can interact with birth control, it could: 👶 Increase your chances of having an unplanned pregnancy. 💊 Certain birth control methods can make your #seizure medication less effective. Read more: epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

Meet Lex from he United Kingdom. She is currently studying and lives with several different types of #seizures. 🇬🇧 Read her #epilepsy story here: epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

Did you know that there are 3.4 million people with #epilepsy in the USA? 💜 💡 After #strokes, #dementia and #migraines, epilepsy is the fourth most common #neurological disorder in the country. Find out about treatments and the future for research: epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

Has your doctor told you to begin taking oxcarbazepine? 💊 ⚡ It is mainly used to treat focal-onset #seizures (previously known as partial seizures). 🇺🇸 In the United States, the FDA approved it for the treatment of seizures in 1999. Learn more here: epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

Have you ever had a Jacksonian seizure? 💡 ⚡ This is a type of seizure that begins with twitching or a tingling sensation in one part of your body, which then spreads to nearby muscles. Learn more: epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

Do you have low sodium levels? 🧂 🧑‍🔬 The scientific word for having low sodium levels is hyponatremia. ⚡ There are many symptoms of hyponatremia, and one of the most serious is hyponatremia #seizure. Learn about them here: epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

Do you experience headaches after seizures? 🧠 You’re not alone.⚡ Studies suggest that up to half of people with #epilepsy get some kind of headache during the postictal phase (recovery period after a #seizure). Learn more: epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

Meet Samantha from Queens, NY who lives with complex partial #seizures. 💜 🧑‍🎨 She’s a graphic designer who specializes in children’s accessories for Disney, Nickelodeon and Marvel. Read her #epilepsy story here: epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

Do you have emergency #seizure medication? 💊 🇺🇸 In the United States, many people are prescribed this potentially life-saving treatment. 💡 Stay in the know about the latest research and get clued in on how and when to use it with our blog: epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

Did you know some women with #epilepsy have hormonal seizures? ⚡ 🧠 But it's not just a women's issue—men's hormones can be influenced by #seizures and their meds too. Learn about the connection between hormones and seizures! epsyhealth.com/seizure-epilep…

💜 Happy Purple Day! 💜 What do you wish more people knew about epilepsy? Let’s spread awareness and break the stigma today.