About Our Leadership Circle The LGS Foundation’s Leadership Circle members have the distinction of being our most supportive contributors, serving as investors in our mission, and acting as ambassadors on our behalf. Many are past Board of Director Members, and…
What is Lamotrigine? Lamotrigine (the generic name), also known as Lamictal (the brand name), is a medication used to treat epilepsy and stabilize mood in bipolar disorder. For epilepsy, this includes focal seizures, tonic-clonic seizures, and seizures in Lennox-Gastaut syndrome….
New Treatment for Seizures in LGS
What is Fenfluramine? LGS is tough. Finding information shouldn’t be. That is why we provide information about this and other medications often used in LGS. We hope you find this information useful as you navigate your LGS journey. Fenfluramine (the…
New Treatment for Seizures in LGS
What is Clobazam Oral Film? LGS is tough. Finding information shouldn’t be. That is why we provide information about this and other medications often used in LGS. We hope you find this information useful as you navigate your LGS journey….
New Treatment for Seizures
What is Cenobamate? LGS is tough. Finding information shouldn’t be. That is why we provide information about this and other medications often used in LGS. We hope you find this information useful as you navigate your LGS journey. Cenobamate (the…
New Treatment for Seizures
What is perampanel? LGS is tough. Finding information shouldn’t be. That is why we provide information about this and other medications often used in LGS. We hope you find this information useful as you navigate your LGS journey. Perampanel (the…
Are you seeking a healthcare professional experienced in Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS)? The providers listed below have treated individuals with LGS and/or related disorders and have been recommended by families within the LGS Community. The LGS Foundation strongly recommends that individuals…
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First, we listened! It can be hard for brothers and sisters when a sibling has a chronic illness like LGS. This has disrupted their routines, and they worry and wonder what is happening and if their sibling will be alright….
Epilepsy surgery is any type of brain surgery where parts of the brain are removed, disconnected, destroyed, or stimulated to stop seizures. There are many different types of epilepsy surgeries. Which procedure is used depends upon the type of seizures…
How does the brain control heart rate, digestion, sweating, speech, chewing, and the gag reflex? Though these functions seem unrelated, they’re all controlled by the vagus nerve – a long fiber that connects the brain to the throat, heart, and…
