Table of Contents
Click the question to scroll down to the answer to learn about epilepsy
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What is Epilepsy?
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What is a Seizure?
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How Common is Epilepsy?
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Why do People have Seizures?
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How Does Someone Get Epilepsy?
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Do People Have Seizures Forever?
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What’s the Difference Between Seizures and Epilepsy?
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Can Someone Swallow Their Tongue During a Seizure?
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Is Epilepsy Contagious?
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Do People Get a Warning Before a Seizure?
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What is an Aura?
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If I Have a Seizure Does That Mean I Have Epilepsy?
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What is Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)?
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What is Epilepticus?
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What is an Epileptologist?
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Is There Any Danger of a Person Dying During a Seizure?
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I’ve Just Had Epilepsy for the First Time What Do I Do?
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What Information Should I Bring to My First Medical Appointment?
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If I Have Not Had a Seizure for Many Years Does That Mean I Still Suffer From Epilepsy?
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What Triggers Seizures?
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What Are the Side Effects of Epilepsy?
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I Have Epilepsy. Can I Drive?
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Can I Take Part in Sports or Other Vigorous Activities?
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What Kind of Seizures Are There?
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Does Epilepsy Affect a Person’s Emotional Wellbeing?
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How Does Alcohol Affect Me if I Have Epilepsy?
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How Will My Epilepsy Diagnosis Affect My Employment?
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Can a Person Die From Epilepsy?
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What Do I Do if Someone Is Having a Seizure?
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When Should an Ambulance Be Called?
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How Can I Support Others Living With Epilepsy?
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Benefits for People Living with Epilepsy
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What Safety Aids and Equipment Available for Those Suffering From Epilepsy?
Table of Contents
Click the question to scroll down to the answer to learn about epilepsy
-
What is Epilepsy?
-
What is a Seizure?
-
How Common is Epilepsy?
-
Why do People have Seizures?
-
How Does Someone Get Epilepsy?
-
Do People Have Seizures Forever?
-
What’s the Difference Between Seizures and Epilepsy?
-
Can Someone Swallow Their Tongue During a Seizure?
-
Is Epilepsy Contagious?
-
Do People Get a Warning Before a Seizure?
-
What is an Aura?
-
If I Have a Seizure Does That Mean I Have Epilepsy?
-
What is Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)?
-
What is Epilepticus?
-
What is an Epileptologist?
-
Is There Any Danger of a Person Dying During a Seizure?
-
I’ve Just Had Epilepsy for the First Time What Do I Do?
-
What Information Should I Bring to My First Medical Appointment?
-
If I Have Not Had a Seizure for Many Years Does That Mean I Still Suffer From Epilepsy?
-
What Triggers Seizures?
-
What Are the Side Effects of Epilepsy?
-
I Have Epilepsy. Can I Drive?
-
Can I Take Part in Sports or Other Vigorous Activities?
-
What Kind of Seizures Are There?
-
Does Epilepsy Affect a Person’s Emotional Wellbeing?
-
How Does Alcohol Affect Me if I Have Epilepsy?
-
How Will My Epilepsy Diagnosis Affect My Employment?
-
Can a Person Die From Epilepsy?
-
What Do I Do if Someone Is Having a Seizure?
-
When Should an Ambulance Be Called?
-
How Can I Support Others Living With Epilepsy?
-
Benefits for People Living with Epilepsy
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What Safety Aids and Equipment Available for Those Suffering From Epilepsy?