Epilepsy

Patient Stories

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  Shelby Birch

  Shelby Birch's whole family gave up mashed potatoes to help her with a diet that controls her seizures. Read Shelby's story.

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  Melissa Bruesehoff

  Melissa despaired of living independently. But epilepsy surgery opened a window to a rich full life. Read Melissa's story.

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  Christina George

  Epilepsy surgery was a scary thing, but it was the miracle Christina needed to go forth and grow. Read Christina's story.

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  Tiffany Hanson

  Epilepsy surgery ended Tiffany Hanson's seizures and started a new, active life. Read Tiffany's story.

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  Carla Huelsmann

  Carla Huelsmann was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was 2 years old. She learned to manage her disease, but when she was a young adult, her seizures threatened to take over her daily activities. Surgery has given Carla her life back. Read Carla's story.