It's a good idea to speak to your roommate about epilepsy and your need for daily medicine. Roommates are like extensions of family members and it's important that you feel comfortable taking your ...

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Dr. Rotenberg’s program is based upon the premise that seizures may be managed by applying deep magnetic stimulation delivered around the head by the H-Coil technology to areas of the brain such as ...

Observing Seizures Tips Seizure Observation Recording - What to observe before, during and after seizures Seizure Description Form - (English and Spanish) - Describing seizures with pictures This ...

The Epilepsy Foundation is your unwavering ally on your journey with epilepsy and seizures. The Foundation is a community-based, family-led organization dedicated to improving the lives of all people ...

Understanding Epilepsy Basics Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures. Your doctor may diagnose you with epilepsy if you have two unprovoked seizures or one unprovoked ...

The most important thing to remember about keeping a physical seizure diary is to keep it in a place where you can find it easily. Store it in a nightstand, your desk, or somewhere that you or a loved ...

Epilepsy is said to have a genetic cause if seizures are the result of a known or presumed underlying genetic change, referred to as a DNA variant. DNA variants impact the structure, function, or ...

We are leading the fight to i mprove the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection in Arizona. We are doing so by supporting and mobilizing the ...

Two new anti-seizure drugs have moved forward in the testing and approval process. Potiva, known generically as ezogabine or retigabine was recommended for approval by an FDA advisory panel, although ...

What are nonepileptic events due to other medical problems? There are also physical or medical events that may mimic or look like seizures. These are not the same as provoked seizures. They are also ...

The diary or calendar should be easy enough so you can use it on a regular basis – every time you have a seizure. It should be one that you can easily share with your doctors, nurses, and other ...