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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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

The Brain and Electricity The brain uses electricity to allow different brain cells (called neurons) to communicate. When a nerve gets stimulated, it opens small channels in its membrane (the wall that surrounds cells of all kinds and helps keep them together) to let small, electrically charged molecules (called ions)... read more →

The Brain and Electricity The brain uses electricity to allow different brain cells (called neurons) to communicate. When a nerve gets stimulated, it opens small channels in its membrane (the wall that surrounds cells of all kinds and helps keep them together) to let small, electrically charged molecules (called ions)... read more →

If you find that your city doesn't have an Epilepsy Support Group, you could be the change that your city needs! Ask your doctor/neurologist or nearest Epilepsy Foundation for their help and advice! You could create your very own support group for those diagnosed with epilepsy of all ages in... read more →