"Epilepsy Tests and Scans" is our theme for day 7 of #NationalEpilepsyAwarenessMonth (or #NEAM) -- EEG, CT, and MRI are all common Epilepsy tests. -- Which test was the most useful (or annoying) in your treatment of Epilepsy? #EpilepsyAwareness brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...

A very Happy Birthday to our friend Trevor Harris. Trevor came on our podcast to describe his life as a comedian with Cerebral Palsy who experiences #epilepsy. Give a listen! #NationalEpilepsyAwarenessMonth #NEAM brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...

Our theme for day 5 of #NationalEpilepsyAwarenessMonth (or #NEAM) is "Traumatic Brain Injury" -- Brain injuries are a significant cause of acquired #epilepsy. Seizures from damage caused buy the injury can may only appear years later. #EpilepsyAwareness brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...

Our theme for day 4 of #NationalEpilepsyAwarenessMonth (or #NEAM) is "What type(s) of seizures do you have?" -- There are multiple types of seizures and some people with #epilepsy might experience more than one type. #EpilepsyAwareness

Our them for #3 of #NationalEpilepsyAwarenessMonth is "How does Epilepsy affect families?" -- Do you have a story about how your family was affected when a member was diagnosed with #Epilepsy? #NEAM

It's day #2 of #NationalEpilepsyAwarenessMonth or #NEAM. Our theme for today is seizure classification. Three major types of seizures: focal, generalized, and unknown. -- what type do you have? Here's more: brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...

Are you looking for ideas about how you can celebrate the #epilepsy community or advocate for #EpilepsyAwareness through National Epilepsy Awareness Month this November? We've got you covered! brainablaze.com/blog/ways-to...

When a stroke damages brain tissue, the resulting scar tissue can become an area of seizure generation. This means stroke survivors, particularly those over 60, face a much higher risk of developing #epilepsy later on. #WorldStrokeDay #EpilepsyAwareness

If you're sick stay home. As we head deeper into flu season, it's important for people to know that the common flu (and its affects like lack of sleep) can be a seizure-trigger in some people with #Epilepsy. -- Do you have more seizures when you're sick? #EpilepsyAwareness

What is a piece of advice about your #epilepsy (or #seizures) you have had to disregard? From whom did it come? #EpilepsyAwareness

What would be your advice to a kid who is caught bullying others for their disabilities (like #epilepsy)? What advice would you give to the kids who were bullied? #EpilepsyAwareness

Despite medical advances, there is currently no global cure for #epilepsy. #EpilepsyAwareness

We often see comments on dashcam videos blaming the crash on a seizure, but the percentage of accidents caused by #epilepsy is dwarfed by drunk, distracted, or drowsy driving. Unfair assumptions fuel stigma and distract from the real biggest threats on the road. #EpilepsyAwareness

Sleep deprivation is a major seizure trigger for many people with #epilepsy. Do you underestimate how a good night of #sleep affect your seizures? #EpilepsyAwareness brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...

Happy #TrainYourBrainDay! Neuroplasticity is your brain's amazing ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. #EpilepsyAwareness Here's an episode that describes some tips on how to kick it into high gear: brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...

While diagnosis of #epilepsy is common in children, it is NOT just a childhood disease. It can affect anyone of any age. #EpilepsyAwareness

No one is perfect. What is a mistake you've made while dealing with #epilepsy? #EpilepsyAwareness

On this day in 1849, the world lost the Master of the Macabre, Edgar Allan Poe. While we will never know for sure, some researchers think that Poe may have had #epilepsy based on the descriptions of seizures he added to his works. -- Which is your favorite of his stories? #EpilepsyAwareness

Cerebral Palsy and #epilepsy are often connected, reminding us how closely neurological conditions intertwine. In this episode of comedian Trevor Harris describes living with both conditions. #WorldCerebralPalsyDay #EpilepsyAwareness brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...

SUDEP or SUdden Death in Epilepsy affects about 1 in 1000 people with Epilepsy annually. - Have your doctors told you about your risks of SUDEP? #EpilepsyAwareness brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...

Despite the necessary safety measures, many people with #Epilepsy still have a fierce desire to live their lives to the fullest. We want adventure, spontaneity, and joy, just like anyone else. Finding that balance is the true challenge. #EpilepsyAwareness

It's a myth that people with #epilepsy cannot play video games. Only about 3-5% of people with Epilepsy are photosensitive. If you are a gamer with Epilepsy, what genres do you enjoy the most? #EpilepsyAwareness

Feel alone in your journey with #epilepsy? Our Epilepsy support group meets virtually this evening. We would love to see you there! #EpilepsyAwareness Here's everything you need to know (including the invite link): brainablaze.com/epilepsy-sup...

DYK about Catamenial #Epilepsy? For many women, seizure frequency or intensity can be directly affected by hormonal shifts during their menstrual cycle. -- Do you or someone you know experiences seizures that worsen around menstruation or other hormonal changes? #EpilepsyAwareness

It's easy to fall into the trap that one's seizure control is "good enough". If you're taking your meds, but still having seizures, please reach out to your neurologist (or ideally an epileptologist) because there are others treatments in addition to meds that can be tried. #EpilepsyAwareness

Don't know who needs to hear this: good job adapting to your Epilepsy today! Whether you're having seizures or not, if you're working with doctors, taking your meds as you doctor directs, getting your sleep, and minding your triggers you're strill doing wonderfully. #EpilepsyAwareness

Life with #epilepsy often means the unpredictable can become an emergency in an instant. -- Have you ever had an emergency because of your Epilepsy (or seizures)? #EpilepsyAwareness

Epilepsy is more than seizures. What's one of your goals in your adaptation to Epilepsy that doesn't involve seizure-reduction? #EpilepsyAwareness

Happy 50th Birthday to the host of our #epilepsy podcast: David Clifford. #EpilepsyAwareness Listen to his story: brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...

Happy Father's Day! How did your dad help you better adapt to your #epilepsy (or seizures)? #EpilepsyAwareness

We really appreciate your effort to help us raise #EpilepsyAwareness. It shows that we're all in this together. Thank you for supporting us with you likes, replies, and reposts!

Should #epilepsyAwareness only be used for posts involving humans? (We see used a lot in posts about pets having seizures.) brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...

Living with Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (or #TLE) can mean unique experiences like déjà vu, unusual smells/tastes, or feelings of fear before a seizure. DYK #TLE is the most common form of focal #epilepsy? #EpilepsyAwareness

Did you know that 1 in 10 people will have a seizure sometime in their life? Seizures are incredibly common. -- In what year did you have your first seizure? Did doctors think it was Epilepsy right away or something else? #EpilepsyAwareness

Many people with brain tumors only learn about the condition after experiencing a seizure. About 30% of people with brain tumors will also develop #epilepsy. #WorldBrainTumorDay #EpilepsyAwareness

Happy #WorldCaringDay! Carers play a vital role in the lives of people with #Epilepsy. #EpilepsyAwareness brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...

To any billionaires looking to save their reputation: why not invest heavily into the cure for #epilepsy? Imagine being the one person who finds a cure for one of the oldest documented conditions! #EpilepsyAwareness

You wouldn't wrap a person having a heart-attack with bandages, why do some people think CPR is part of proper first-aid for a seizure? #EpilepsyAwareness Here's how to apply proper seizure first aid: brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...

What's a widely held belief about #epilepsy that, even with strong scientific evidence against it, you still hear people say? #EpilepsyAwareness -- We will start. NEVER put something in a person's mouth if you witness a seizure!

Ever tried to learn a new language? Research shows it actively promotes #neuroplasticity – your brain's ability to rewire itself! For people with #epilepsy, this brain 'exercise' can potentially help strengthen pathways & support cognitive health. #EpilepsyAwareness brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...

On this day in 1941, Hans Berger passed away. His groundbreaking work in 1924 (in a time where even the vinyl toothbrush hadn't been invented), recording the first human brain waves with the #EEG, laid the foundation for modern neuroscience. #EpilepsyAwareness brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...

If you don't stand up for getting people with disabilities access to potentially life-saving medical care, what do you even stand up for? #EpilepsyAwareness

Watch the host of our podcast talk about how he had to get creative when #epilepsy changed his life's path. -- How have you had to get creative? #NationalCreativityDay #EpilepsyAwareness jenniferlogue.com/2023/11/davi...

Just once, we would love to hear that the side-effect of an anti-seizure medication are positive. Why can't they make you a better basketball player rather than causing depression, weight gain, or confusion? #EpilepsyAwareness

Celebrating what would have been Cameron Boyce's 25th birthday by recommitting to the cause he championed. His memory is a powerful reminder of the urgency of #epilepsy advocacy and safety for all people in our community. #CameronBoyceFoundation #EpilepsyAwareness

Having #epilepsy affects the brain, but it absolutely does not equate to being "dumber". Intelligence comes in many forms, and a neurological condition doesn't define one's cognitive abilities. -- Have people assumed your Epilepsy makes you somehow less smarter than average? #EpilepsyAwareness

Our #epilepsy support group meets virtually in a few hours. Hope to see you there! #EpilepsyAwareness Here are the details (including the Zoom invite link) brainablaze.com/epilepsy-sup...

Similarly to how we teach the Heimlich maneuver, do you believe seizure first aid should be taught in schools? #EpilepsyAwareness brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...

Hans Berger, inventor of electroencephalography, was born today in 1873. Truly a man before his time, his work with the EEG has become a cornerstone of modern neurology. #EpilepsyAwareness brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...

DYK nearly half of all people with Cerebral Palsy also live with #Epilepsy? #CP is caused by brain damage or abnormal development, often before or around birth. Listen as @patchcomedy310.bsky.social describes his life as a comedian navigating both conditions: brainablaze.com/the-brain-ab...