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Side Effects of Seizure Medicine | Epilepsy Foundation
Some common side effects that may occur in the first few weeks of taking seizure medicines include feeling tired, stomach upset or discomfort, dizziness, or blurred vision. Some of these may not occur or are tolerated okay if the medication is started at a low dose and increased slowly. They often will go away over several weeks or months.
Ketogenic Diet for Seizures | Epilepsy Foundation
The "classic" 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 usually used in children with seizures that do not respond to medications. It is stricter than the modified Atkins diet, requiring ...
Seizure Action Plans - Epilepsy Foundation
If you are a parent of a child with epilepsy, you can use the "Seizure Action Plan" specific to schools. To create an electronic plan, download a seizure diary app to track and manage your seizures. You can also find printable seizure calendars and diaries. Review your completed plan with your doctor or nurse. Make sure you have the information ...
What Is Mesial Temporal Sclerosis? | MTS Symptoms - Epilepsy …
Mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS) is a term used to describe scarring in the deep part of the temporal lobe of the brain. MTS is the most common cause of structural epilepsy and focal seizures in the temporal lobe. MTS affects the hippocampus which is the brain region that is involved in memory formation and retrieval, and the amygdala which is involved in emotional …
Seizure Dogs - Epilepsy Foundation
Some dogs are trained to activate some kind of pre-programmed device, such as a pedal that rings an alarm. Seizure dogs do not take the place of medical advice for night time supervision or other physician directed monitoring. There is no evidence that seizure dogs reduce the risk of SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy).
Seizure First Aid Resources | Epilepsy Foundation
Find videos, posters, and more you can share to help others learn about seizure first aid. Video: Michael's Team Learns Seizure First Aid Like Michael's teammates, your friends, co-workers, neighbors, sports and club team members, and other people in your life can learn the key seizure first aid steps: Stay. Safe. Side.
Dietary Therapies to Treat Seizures and Epilepsy Dietary therapies can help control various types of seizures in both children and adults when medicines alone don’t work.
Epilepsy with Eyelid Myoclonia | Epilepsy Foundation
Epilepsy with Eyelid Myoclonia is a rare form of generalized epilepsy that can have several possible seizure types. It is also known as Jeavons syndrome. Eyelid myoclonia with or without absence seizures: Eyelid myoclonia is the most common seizure type. These consist of brief and repeated myoclonic jerks of the eyelids, eyeballs roll upwards ...
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