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epilepsy

[ep-uh-lep-see] / ˈɛp əˌlɛp si /


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Sophie had two brain surgeries in 2024 to try and determine the cause of her epilepsy and they revealed it would be too unsafe to remove the part of her brain causing it.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

One of her frustrations is the "lack of knowledge" about epilepsy among employers and it is not just "flashing lights, on the floor, convulsing".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"Creating inclusive workplaces where people with epilepsy can succeed is not only beneficial to the people with epilepsy, but also the employer," it added.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"As soon as I mentioned epilepsy, the tone changed, it was like the temperature changed in the room," she said.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

"I have...I have epilepsy, and I'm supposed to have surgery tomorrow."

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi




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