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Epilepsy / Seizures
Navigating an epilepsy diagnosis and surgery: Geni’s story
Life was typical for Geni before she was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 14. After medications failed, she underwent epilepsy surgery.
My daughter’s journey from seizures to surgery
When Celeste’s daughter Camila was going through seizures and epilepsy surgery, she read stories about other kids’ success and gleaned hope.
Dealing with a new epilepsy diagnosis: Frequently asked questions
When you’re a parent, you want the best for your child in every way. We know an unexpected epilepsy diagnosis can be scary. At CHOC, we deal with the unexpected every day, and have helped many families navigate life after a new epilepsy diagnosis. Here, we share a list of some of the frequently asked […]
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy: What parents should know
By Dr. Lily Tran, pediatric neurologist and epileptologist and medical director of CHOC’s comprehensive epilepsy center Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) occurs when someone with epilepsy suddenly dies unexpectedly and the cause is not related to an accident or seizure emergency. A seizure emergency could include status epilepticus, where someone has a seizure lasting […]
Epilepsy myths: what parents should know
We recognize the alarming number of epilepsy myths that can cause confusion for families. A pediatric neurologist combats epilepsy myths.
Restoring a Happy Childhood: Rylee’s Epilepsy Journey
Despite her happy disposition, Rylee had a big roadblock: frequent disruptive seizures. Six months past her epilepsy surgery, she hasn’t had a single seizure.
