/r/Epilepsy/

r/Epilepsy

89k members
r/Epilepsy is a subreddit with 89k 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, victory, and medication.
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
: "How much has epilepsy affected your cognition and mood?"
61 posts
#2
Rant
: "Do you ever just “forget” you have epilepsy when you’re seizure free for a long period of time?"
16 posts
#3
Support
: "Worried about dropping the baby"
11 posts
#4
Victory
: "SUCCESS! 8 SEIZURES IN EMU!"
6 posts
#5
Medication
: "Anyone accidently take their PM dose in the morning? Realizing it as I am looking at my pill box. Too late for doctor, so opinions. Med info in description"
6 posts
#6
Advice
: "My boyfriend broke his 3 year seizure free record, how can I support him?"
5 posts
#7
Discussion
: "Focals scare me more than Tonic clonic seizures"
4 posts
#8
Survey
: "What's the weirdest hacks that has ever helped you when you feel an aura coming ?"
3 posts
#9
Newcomer
: "Newly Diagnosed"
3 posts
#10
Parenting
: "Those who have focal seizures and kids, how do they react?"
2 posts

Member Growth in r/Epilepsy

Yearly
+25k members(38.1%)

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Last updated: September 20, 2026