Depression
It's important to remember that depression can occur separately from epilepsy. However, it may be related to epilepsy in several ways. People with epilepsy may be more likely than other people to experience emotional changes. In some people, the ... [... more]
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Women and Epilepsy
This section of the Answer Place covers some of the many unique health and social challenges for women with epilepsy. More than one million women and girls in the United States are living with seizure disorders. They face many unique challenges, ... [... more]
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Jeanne A. Carpenter
This page contains fact sheets addressing the legal rights of persons with epilepsy, including summaries of key federal disability rights laws. Epilepsy Legal Defense Fund » Legal Rights of Persons with Epilepsy These fact sheets address the ... [... more]
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Welcome to the Kidsclub
Well, hello! I am glad you stopped by. My name is Scoop. You may know me from the Epilepsy Foundation's KidsNews newspaper. A lot has been happening lately. Busy, busy, busy! I just finished building my own doghouse. Well, now I'm building a ... [... more]
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Partial Seizures
Partial seizures happen when an electrical disturbance occurs in just one part of the brain, affecting whatever physical or mental activity that area controls. Find out more about simple and complex partial seizures, what to do, and things to ... [... more]
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Epilepsy in the Elderly
Currently affects about 300,000 seniors nationwide; most rapidly growing population group with epilepsy. Causes include after-effects of stroke, tumor, or cardiovascular events. Poses more difficult problems in treatment because of age-related ... [... more]
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Finding a Physician Who Specializes in Epilepsy Treatment
The Epilepsy Foundation defines the goal of successful treatment as no seizures and little to no side effects from medication or treatment. Many people achieve these goals with their first medication, but for some it may be more challenging to ... [... more]
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Ataques no Epilépticos
Estos ataques son episodios que cambian brevemente el comportamiento de una persona y frecuentemente parecen ataques epilépticos. La persona que sufre este tipo de ataques puede tener sensaciones internas que parecen a las que se sienten cuando ... [... more]
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Potential Causes of Epilepsy in:
Low levels of blood sugar, blood calcium, blood magnesium or other electrolyte disturbances Congenital conditions (Down's syndrome; Angelman's syndrome; tuberous sclerosis and neurofibromatosis) Seizures are symptoms of abnormal brain function. ... [... more]
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Hormones and Epilepsy
Hormones are chemical substances formed in organs and glands that travel through the body via the bloodstream. They control many biologic processes such as muscle growth, heart rate, hunger and menstrual cycle. Steroid hormones include the three ... [... more]
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Side Effects
Like all drugs, epilepsy medicines have side effects. Some are dose-related, and become more likely as the dose increases. Sedation, slurring of speech, and unsteadiness are common effects of antiepileptic drugs at high doses. The condition is ... [... more]
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Photosensitivity and Epilepsy
Epilepsy affects more than three million Americans. For about 3 percent of them, exposure to flashing lights at certain intensities or to certain visual patterns can trigger seizures. This condition is known as photosensitive epilepsy. Use the ... [... more]
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