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Cenobamate (XCOPRI)

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…

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Perampanel (Fycompa)

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…

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Fighting for a Cure for LGS

Savannah (age 30) & Tracy's Story

According to my records, I’ve witnessed more than 40,000 seizures—a remarkable number, even for a medical professional. Still, I’m not a medical doctor. I’m a mom. I remember the first seizure vividly. I awoke to the sound of choking coming…

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Brittany and Amaree

Single mother to Amaree (age 11), diagnosed with LGS at age three.

Having big hopes and dreams for Amaree, Brittany grieved for the things that her daughter would not get to experience. Then one day Brittany decided to stop wasting time focusing on what Amaree could not do, and decided that she…

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Golf-A-Thon to Support the LGS Foundation

Support me as I attempt to hit 1,101 golf balls for LGS Awareness Day (Nov 1) to honor my son, John!

Donate now to honor John!   Thank you so much for showing interest in my efforts to raise funds and awareness for Lennox-Gastaux Syndrome (LGS), a rare form of epilepsy that impacts my son, John. John had his first seizure…

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Find a Doctor

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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Research Revolution Webinar

Upcoming Webinars: (Coming Soon)  Previously Recorded Webinars: September 1, 2021  During this discussion, Dr. Tracy Dixon-Salazar dives into the mysteries of the LGS journey, current research on LGS, recent therapies, and the Foundation’s plan for the future of LGS Research…

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Sibling Spotlight

Addyson (age 11)

Hi my name is Addyson Gruber. I am 11 years old and I live in Cincinnati Ohio with my brother Braxtin, my mom Katie and my dad Mark, and Braxtin’s service dog, Dawson. I am going into the 6th grade…

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Listening to and Supporting LGS VIP Siblings

Get Your VIP Caregiver & Sibling Kits Today

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….

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About Epilepsy Surgery

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…

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