/r/Epilepsy/

r/Epilepsy

84k members
r/Epilepsy is a subreddit with 84k members. The community frequently discusses epilepsy, seizures, seizure, medication, and anxiety, and they frequently recommend/review sleep aid, devices, and medication, and the most common flair used is question, rant, support, discussion, and victory.
The mission of r/epilepsy is to provide a community forum for people who are affected by epilepsy. We exist to share ideas about the direction of epilepsy research, available treatment options for all seizure disorders, SUDEP, and to overcome the challenges and stigma created by epilepsy through lively discussion in a safe supportive environment.

Popular Topics in r/Epilepsy

#1

Epilepsy

68 posts
#2

Seizures

53 posts
#3

Seizure

20 posts
#4

Medication

16 posts
#5

Anxiety

12 posts
#6

Medications

7 posts
#7

Memory

6 posts
#8

Keppra

6 posts
#9

Diagnosis

5 posts
#10

Support

4 posts

Products Discussed in r/Epilepsy

Sleep Aid

12 reviews
#1
Melatonin
4.0 from 3 reviews
#2
Valerian Root
4.0 from 2 reviews
#3
Lavender Aromatherapy
3.0 from 1 review

Devices

4 reviews
#1
Owlet Smart Sock
4.0 from 1 review
#2
VNS
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Nanit Pro
4.0 from 1 review

Medication

4 reviews
#1
Sertraline
5.0 from 1 review
#2
Methylphenidate
5.0 from 1 review
#3
Lacosamide
4.0 from 1 review

Flair Used in r/Epilepsy

#1
Question
: "Is there any activity that you HATE you are not allowed to do because of Epilepsy?"
77 posts
#2
Rant
: "Epilepsy isn't all bad..."
43 posts
#3
Support
: "I feel like my life is on pause"
23 posts
#4
Discussion
: "Thoughts on people who fake epilepsy or fake having a seizure"
9 posts
#5
Victory
: "wow"
9 posts
#6
Newcomer
: "My wife's lips turned a new shade of blue yesterday."
7 posts
#7
Humor
: "Sometimes I like the way my aura’s feel"
5 posts
#8
My Epilepsy Story
: "I found out I have orgasm induced epilepsy. Am I alone?"
4 posts
#9
Medication
: "Keppra and My Husband’s Personality change (HELP!)"
4 posts
#10
Advice
: "Sister Diagnosed with Epilepsy, Trying to Put Together a Care Package"
4 posts

Member Growth in r/Epilepsy

Yearly
+21k members(34.1%)

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Last updated: July 15, 2026