There is really nothing unknown about epilepsy except what combination of genes that causes it. All of the medical books pretty much describe what epilepsy is or rather what causes a seizure. The problem, if one wishes to use such a word, is that we are totally helpless to assist Korie when she is in the throes of a seizure. We have learned to live with our fears, but we do not fear epilepsy, we despise it for what it does to our loved one. We know what the epilepsy monster does, but we never know when the beast will return.
Epilepsy has no cure, but it can be managed.
Through the educationational process we try to learn everything we possibily can so we may manage Korie's epilepsy. Through a management process of medication, diet, vitamin and mineral suppliments, we can control the seizure activity and keep the beast contained. We know that there are other people in the same situation as us who we can share our success in seizure control or failure. The support we give each other gives us the strength to fight the hideous beast. With the education and support, we can make it through another day.