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Where’s the funding? Epilepsy as an orphan.

January 2, 2026
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Here are the facts, unhappy though they may be…

Epilepsy is the 4th most common neurological problem – only migraine, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease occur more frequently.

Yet, public and private funding for epilepsy research lags far behind other neurological afflictions, at $35 a patient (compared, for instance, with $129 for Alzheimer’s and $280 for multiple sclerosis).


The Best of Wishes…

January 1, 2026
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“Open the door and come on in,

I’m so glad to see you my friend…”


Happy New Year!

December 31, 2025
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New year’s blessings to all my Epilepsy Talk friends.


Wishing you a blessed Christmas… 

December 25, 2025
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I wish you the gift of health…

I wish you the gift of happiness…


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Generics: Important Statement From The American Academy Of Neurology

December 19, 2025
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Please read this article. It’s from those who know best and truly have OUR interests at heart!


Self-Driving Cars – The License to Drive?

December 15, 2025
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It’s not a dream. It’s a reality that’s happening NOW.

After losing his best friend to a car accident at age 18, Sebastian Thrun vowed that he would find a way to prevent fatal crashes caused by human error.

Now a professor of computer science at Stanford University, Thrun joined forces with Google in 2007 to develop cars that drive on autopilot.

And now, most major car companies have advanced self-driving car projects in the works.

From Audi to BMW, Cadillac, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Lexus, Nissan, Mercedes, Volkswagen and Volvo.


What was your first seizure like? 

December 12, 2025
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I was terrified.

But, I was alive.


Gretchen’s horror!

December 9, 2025
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One of the book writers is disabled, and I thought, Yes! 

Who knows more about horror than us?  Not many people.


What Is Your Inspiration?

December 5, 2025
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“If there’s one thing that I’ve learned, it’s that people are willing to embrace you if you share your story.”  —  Danny Glover


7 myths about medication – and the facts behind them

December 2, 2025
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Misconceptions about medicine are as common as pills on a pharmacy shelf.

We could all use a healthy dose of the truth.

Cleveland Clinic drug information pharmacist Katie Stabi, debunks seven of the most common myths about medications below:


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    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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