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Epilepsy / Seizures
Navigating an epilepsy diagnosis and surgery: Geni’s story
Life was proceeding right on schedule for self-described “drama kid” Genevieve Masson. The 16-year-old, who goes by “Geni,” went to class, hung out with friends and spent time rehearsing musical theater at her high school. “It was really a normal, not-so-exciting life,” she says. But two years ago, when Geni was 14, something changed. A […]
My daughter’s journey from seizures to surgery
By Celeste P., mom of CHOC patient Camila When my daughter Camila was going through epilepsy surgery, I read stories about other kids’ success, and gleaned hope from them. As much as I learned from her doctors and nurses, it was helpful to read a parent’s perspective. I now share our journey in the hopes […]
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
At CHOC, we understand the challenges families face when a child experiences a seizure. Our Comprehensive Epilepsy Program is a national leader in pediatric epilepsy care, offering cutting-edge diagnostics, innovative medical approaches and advanced surgical interventions from the nation’s foremost epilepsy experts. We also recognize the alarming number of epilepsy myths that can cause confusion […]
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.
