EpilepsyUTAH

The Epilepsy Association of Utah is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals living with Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders.

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Epilepsy Awareness Day! Wear Purple and educate someone today! #March26 #EpilepsyUtah #EpilepsyAwareness

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Alexis has been a warrior for years. It's good to see her winning her battle against seizures!

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Invitae Partners to Expand Free Epilepsy Genetic Testing Program https://t.co/z9Q4il41nb

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It's Rare Disease Day!

Show your stripes! https://t.co/0yVH4r0LqJ

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Will you show your stripes tomorrow? https://t.co/QlkpKqQboB

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In 2015, 1.2% of the total US population had active epilepsy.

This is about 3.4 million people with epilepsy nationwide: 3 million adults and 470,000 children.

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Today is International Epilepsy Day!

Spread the word, educate you friends and family about epilepsy!

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EAU is supporting a bill that would make access to medical cannabis simpler for Utah patients.
#utpol #utleg #epilepsyutah https://t.co/AiCXWGsdon

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Good morning! We have created an Epilepsy Online Support Group. Please join us! https://t.co/PUtTB5p0fy

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Try to make it out to this event! It will be worth it! https://t.co/yHh6SYtbSK

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Hello all! One of our members sent the following message. Can anyone help her? Thanks!

Hello! My daughter has a severe reaction to most seizures medications however we have found just one option that will... https://t.co/OCLfjTP9L8

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Epilepsy Families:
Prop 2 makes possession of medical cannabis legal as of December 1!
If you have a letter to provide confirmation... https://t.co/rOJsn9G7fK

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The long term outlook:

What does the future hold for Epileptics?

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Living with Epilepsy:
Many patients are sure they can never strike out on their own if they have seizures. But we have some news:
It's possible to live alone with Epilepsy. It's not easy, but it can be done.

#epilepsyutah #EAU #seizuressuck... https://t.co/3kQquU9GcL

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“As a father, I’m supposed to take care of the house, provide for my family, and above all protect my kids. It was a kick in the gut as a man.”
Not all caregivers are moms. We have many dads very involved in their child's... https://t.co/OyydNsUUnR

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What happens to your body when you have Epilepsy?

This article provides some insight on how Epilepsy can affect you.

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How do you treat your Epilepsy?

Pills and surgery are not the only way to treat this disease. There are some unique methods for treating Epilepsy.

Where your Epilepsy originates could determine whether these... https://t.co/WK543h6chm

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When our child experiences a health emergency, we often lose our ability to focus on what to do.
Creating a "flow chart" or protocol may give us a path to provide care for our child with epilepsy.
Do you have a... https://t.co/5BxFxGq933

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Hey all—
You may have seen on the news that Epilepsy Utah is a party in a lawsuit. KUTV is reporting that we are suing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. While we ARE a party in a lawsuit, this report... https://t.co/LI8VC2p0vM

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In the past, controlling epilepsy with pharmaceuticals presented complications for growing families. If the patient became pregnant while on medication to control seizures, the baby could experience side... https://t.co/xD8mGcj4nN