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You might think that having a seizure in bed would be quite safe: no falling, no walking into traffic or being confused and disoriented among strangers. That's quite true, but having a seizure while sleeping occasionally presents other dangers: Dangerous objects near the bed can cause injury. Prolonged seizures that... read more →

The home is the most common place for seizure-related accidents. Activities such as bathing and cooking place the person with seizures at risk for injury. Specific adjustments in household activities and environment may create a safer home. The individual's seizure type and frequency will dictate the adjustments needed to maintain... read more →

Planning a baby   Most women with epilepsy have healthy pregnancies and give birth to healthy babies. However, there is a small risk that having seizures or taking anti-epileptic drugs may affect the health of you and your unborn baby. This is why you are advised to plan your pregnancies,... read more →

Planning a baby   Most women with epilepsy have healthy pregnancies and give birth to healthy babies. However, there is a small risk that having seizures or taking anti-epileptic drugs may affect the health of you and your unborn baby. This is why you are advised to plan your pregnancies,... read more →

● Seizures, anti-epileptic drugs and depression   - Seizures and depression   People who are still having seizures are more likely to be depressed than people with controlled epilepsy. Some studies also suggest that depression can make epilepsy worse. So, it’s really important to get the best treatment available for... read more →

The first step in being prepared is to recognize warning signs of possible seizures. While a variety of behaviors may occur in different types of seizures, not all behavioral changes are seizures. Some symptoms may be due to other medical problems or events or possibly due to side effects of... read more →

There are many ways to approach managing triggers. One way to help you get started is to figure out theABCs of your seizures. The ABC Approach is used to help people cope with many chronic illnesses or unhealthy behaviors. This approach asks people to consider three things: antecedants, behaviors, and consequences.... read more →

St.Valentine is recognised in the Christian world as the patron saint of epilepsy. But who was he and why did he become particularly linked to epilepsy?   To answer these questions we need to understand something of the historical and cultural perception of illness and disease generally and of epilepsy... read more →

St.Valentine is recognised in the Christian world as the patron saint of epilepsy. But who was he and why did he become particularly linked to epilepsy?   To answer these questions we need to understand something of the historical and cultural perception of illness and disease generally and of epilepsy... read more →

Overview of VNS and Magnet Use VNS Therapy™ helps control seizures by providing electrical stimulation to the vagus nerve, which then stimulates the brain. If you have a VNS implanted, you will return to see the doctor or nurse to program the device during office visits. During these visits, the... read more →