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epilepsy

[ep-uh-lep-see] / ˈɛp əˌlɛp si /


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The 29-year-old has epilepsy and is struggling to get the drugs she needs to prevent life-threatening seizures.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

One student told her she has epilepsy and had medication refused to be issued to her after she moved.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

She could not keep her epilepsy medication down which led to more seizures.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Phoebe was struggling to walk, and was misdiagnosed with Todd's Paralysis, a neurological condition experienced by individuals with epilepsy where a seizure is followed by a brief period of temporary paralysis.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

He has epilepsy, but trust me when I say it doesn’t keep him from being your typical annoying sixth-grade sibling.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone




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