Practicing what to do when a seizure is witnessed can help set everyone's mind at ease. Set aside time for a 'seizure drill' - a time when you can practice what each person will do if a seizure occurs. Make first aid steps appropriate to each person's comfort level and... read more →
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We encourage you to open up about epilepsy, your journey, or your experience with epilepsy! Talk with your friends, co-workers, even strangers! Go out into the world and SPREAD AWARENESS! QUESTIONS YOU COULD ASK: Have you ever heard of epilepsy? Do you know what epilepsy is? Do you know how many... read more →
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Alcohol can increase you chances for seizures Alcohol can lower ones seizure threshold. This is directly influenced not only by the amount of alcohol you take but by simply ingesting any amount. Although the more you imbibe the more likely you are to have problems; the fact of the matter... read more →
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1. Do I have partial epilepsy or the more generalized kind? 2. Am I likely to have more seizures in the future without medication or other treatment? 3. If I need medication, what side effects can I expect? 4. What should I do when I notice these side effects? 5. What should I do... read more →
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1. Do I have partial epilepsy or the more generalized kind? 2. Am I likely to have more seizures in the future without medication or other treatment? 3. If I need medication, what side effects can I expect? 4. What should I do when I notice these side effects? 5. What should I do... read more →
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Congratulations! You've successfully become pregnant and given birth to your baby. This is something many women take for granted, but when you have epilepsy,fertility and pregnancy pose unique challenges. Now that you've had your baby, you probably have a number of concerns and questions. And you may or may not have to make... read more →
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Seizures and epilepsy are relatively common among the U.S. population. It is estimated that as many as one in 20 U.S. residents will experience at least one seizure at some point in life. The incidence of epilepsy -- a medical condition diagnosed when an individual experiences recurring seizures -- is... read more →
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The ketogenic diet is a special high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet that helps to control seizures in some people with epilepsy. It is prescribed by a physician and carefully monitored by a dietitian. It is more strict, with calorie, fluid, and protein measurement and occasional restriction than the modified Atkins diet, which... read more →
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A seizure is usually defined as a sudden alteration of behavior due to a temporary change in the electrical functioning of the brain, in particular the outside rim of the brain called the cortex. Below you will find some of the symptoms people with epilepsy may experience before, during and after... read more →
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When it comes to talking to your child about epilepsy, children need to have answers. If your child has been diagnosed with epilepsy, let your child know the facts and allow them to ask questions. Be sure to assure them that no question is unimportant, stupid etc. Honesty is... read more →