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Becoming a father is a life-changing experience—one that brings joy, responsibility, and a fair share of challenges. For men living with epilepsy, these challenges can feel more complex. From managing health risks to navigating emotions, work-life balance, and parenting expectations, fatherhood and epilepsy can intersect in unique and deeply personal ways. Whether you're already a…

Category: Advice, Education, News, Seizures

Living with epilepsy as a man often involves more than just managing seizures. For many, it brings up deeper questions about identity, independence, and how they see themselves in the world. Society often sends strong messages about what masculinity should look like—being strong, reliable, unshakable. But what happens when you live with something that can…

Category: Advice, Education

Epilepsy is a complex neurological group of symptoms that affects millions of people around the world. While many factors can influence seizure activity, one that’s often overlooked—especially in men—is the role of hormones. Much of the existing conversation around hormones and epilepsy centres on women, due to well-known links between seizure patterns and the menstrual…

Category: Advice, Education

Epilepsy affects approximately 600,000 people in the UK, making it one of the most common neurological conditions. While many individuals achieve good seizure control with medication, a significant number continue to experience seizures despite treatment. This condition is known as refractory epilepsy, and it presents unique challenges for both patients and healthcare providers. Understanding Refractory…

Category: Advice, Education, Living with Epilepsy

People with epilepsy face many challenges beyond seizures themselves, including several potential comorbidities that can affect their long-term health. One significant but often overlooked association is the connection between epilepsy and osteoporosis—a condition characterised by reduced bone density that increases fracture risk. This relationship is multifaceted and deserves attention from both healthcare providers and patients.…

Category: Advice, Education

In the UK, approximately 600,000 people live with epilepsy—about 1 in 100 individuals. For many, navigating public spaces can present unexpected challenges and barriers that most people never consider. From flickering lights in shopping centres to inaccessible emergency assistance in public toilets, these environments can be anxiety-inducing, potentially dangerous, and sometimes completely inaccessible for people…

Category: Advice, Education