Be the LEADER
of your SEIZURES.

1 in 3 epilepsy patients cannot control their epilepsy with medications, BUT options exist that could help you.

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Christopher Skidmore, MD

Neurologist, Epileptologist
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

The treatment of epilepsy continues to change and we want to make sure you are aware of the latest treatment options to

control your seizures.

This website was developed to ensure that individuals living with epilepsy have the most up to date information regarding the treatment of intractable seizures.

We believe that knowledge is power and want to empower you to ask the right questions and seek right doctors.

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UNDERSTANDING

Uncontrolled Epilepsy

Epilepsy can be treated successfully with antiepileptic medications, but not all people with epilepsy respond favorably to these medications.

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Specialized Care

When a person with uncontrolled seizures doesn’t respond to the appropriate medications and has progressed to drug-resistant epilepsy, it is pertinent to be evaluated by a clinician trained in epilepsy, known as an epileptologist.

Specialized Care
Treatment Options
ADVANCED ASSESSMENTS &

Treatment Options

You are the leader in the daily care of your condition. Therefore, you and the healthcare team will work together in the management of your drug-resistant epilepsy.

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Click here to find events, both in-person and virtual, in your local epilepsy community! Event organizers interested in advertising with us can contact info@itsyourepilepsy.com

27
Oct
French Embassy in Washington, DC!
Join us in support of the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance for the Give for Hope Boo Bash on October 27 at 5:30 pm.
30
Oct

Who we are

ItsYourEpilepsy.com is a current and professionally created resource with readable content that has been developed to make a positive impact in the epilepsy community.

We are striving to support and enhance patient literacy, to empower people with epilepsy and their families, and to strengthen communication with healthcare providers. We believe in the power of education and outreach initiatives to improve care outcomes and quality of life.  .