Self-management is what you do to take care of yourself. You can learn epilepsy management and keep an active and full life. Begin with these tips: Take your medicine Talk with your doctor or nurse when you have questions Recognize seizure triggers (such as flashing or bright lights) Keep a record of your
Nearly 50% of people with epilepsy will become seizure-free with the first anti-seizure medication that is tried. If you do not become seizure-free with the first medication, or if it causes intolerable side-effects, the next step is usually to try a different anti-seizure drug. Your healthcare provider will select the most appropriate drug to try based on the
An epileptologist is a neurologist who has additional training and certification in the diagnosis and management of patients with epilepsy.
About 1 in 10 people will have a seizure in their lifetime. Having your first time seizure can be a frightening experience for the individual and others involved. Knowing what to do can help. First time seizures need to be evaluated by a healthcare provider to determine if the episode was a seizure and
One of the easiest ways to show your support is to talk about epilepsy. One of the most difficult challenges that people with epilepsy face is the stigma associated with the condition. By spreading awareness and educating others, you can provide epilepsy support and help erase the misconceptions that exist about epilepsy. You can also support the services provided by
A convulsive (shaking) seizure lasts more than five minutes One convulsive seizure follows another without the person regaining consciousness in between The person has injured themselves during a seizure or is having difficulty breathing when the seizure has finished The person has three convulsive seizures in an hour If you have concerns about the
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The vast majority of people with epilepsy live long and healthy lives. As with many other medical conditions though, for some people there is an increased risk of dying caused by epilepsy. The possible causes of this increased risk include: More serious health problems, such as a stroke or a tumor.
It is normal for a person who has been diagnosed with epilepsy to experience a range of emotions such as anger, frustration, fear, and sadness. Concern for the future and negative responses from friends and family can leave a person feeling vulnerable and alone. Living with epilepsy can result in personal challenges, but it does not have to result
The aim of taking anti-epileptic drugs is to obtain adequate control of fits. It is very important to maintain a constant level of the drugs in the brain to control seizures. In order to achieve that, a constant level of the drug in the blood is required. It is therefore, very important to take medicines regularly.
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