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New hope for drug resistant epilepsy…

April 6, 2025
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Drug-resistant epilepsy with uncontrolled severe seizures — despite state-of-the-art medical treatment — continues to be a major problem for up to 30% of patients with epilepsy.


A menu of epilepsy auras… 

April 3, 2025
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One of the good things about auras, is that if you’re aware of them, they’re effective (if unpleasant) warning signals of an oncoming seizure.

I didn’t learn to identify mine (mouth filling up with saliva and disgusting metallic taste) until I was well into my 20’s.


Epilepsy Without Vaccinations — The Risks

April 1, 2025
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I started this article assured that vaccinations of children with epilepsy was a definite no-no.

And boy, was I surprised.


It’s YOUR Turn! 

March 29, 2025
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Need advice? Want to vent? This is the place for you.


Hospitals Criticized For Keeping Quiet On Charity Care…

March 28, 2025
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“Too many nonprofit hospitals fail to adequately publicize their charity-care programs, two advocacy groups say in a survey report.”


I’m so excited, I just can’t hide it!

March 26, 2025
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For the 2nd year, we’ve been elected one of the 50 best epilepsy websites and blogs on the internet.

But that’s not all. Epilepsy Talk came in as #4, right behind Science Direct (my daily go-to for reference and information).


The 4 Stages of Seizures – Prodromal, Auras, Ictal and Postictal 

March 25, 2025
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Welcome to the world of ictals and postictals.

A world you’re probably familiar with.

A seizure often has four distinct phases: Prodromal Symptoms, Auras, Ictal and Postictal Stages.


45 years!

March 22, 2025
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Who can believe it?

Where I came from, divorce was a way of life.

Loving and leaving, with arguing and abuse in between.


When hell breaks loose…

March 18, 2025
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This must be heaven.
It was the beginning of hell.


Social Security Claims — Winning Secrets

March 16, 2025
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It’s no secret that winning a claim for Social Security Benefits is almost like trying to pull a rabbit out of a hat.

That’s why the information below is so important.


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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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