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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  David Bonanno

  An experimental brain implant curbs David Bonanno's epileptic seizures. Read David's story.

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  Laurie Bongle

  Laurie Bongle, an epilepsy patient, has reclaimed her life after surgery at Mayo Clinic stopped her seizures. Read Laurie's story.

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  Bernie Britton

  A new diagnostic procedure called SISCOM helped epilepsy patient Bernie Britton overcome a debilitating seizure disorder. Read Bernie'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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  Connie Eckley

  Without warning, as Connie Eckley turned to talk to her daughter in the backseat of the car, she passed out and went into a seizure. After epilepsy surgery, Connie is safely back behind the wheel. Read Connie'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.

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  Amanda Stocchero

  Incredible optimism helps Amanda Stocchero handle life with severe epilepsy. Read Amanda's story.

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  Tiffani Trowbridge

  Mayo Clinic patient Tiffani Trowbridge brings home her first paycheck — a miracle according to her family. Read Tiffani's story.