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What is Status Epilepticus?
Most cases of SE happen to children under age 15 who have seizures brought on by high fever, and adults over 40 (most often because of strokes). Ge...
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Epilepsy and Your Changing Hormones
Some women with epilepsy have more seizures when their hormones are changing. For example, some young women have their first seizures at puberty. O...
Read moreWomen, Pregnancy, and Epilepsy
Most doctors recommend that women with epilepsy be cared for by a high-risk obstetrician during their pregnancy. Once you become pregnant, it will ...
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About 500,000 women of child-bearing age in the U.S. have a seizure disorder. Epilepsy and seizure medications may affect contraception, pregnancy,...
Read moreWhat is Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy?
A cluster of myoclonic jerks may be a warning sign that a tonic- clonic seizure is coming. About 1 in 6 people with JME only have myoclonic jerks a...
Read moreWhat is Benign Rolandic Epilepsy?
Typically in benign rolandic epilepsy, the seizures occur during sleep. When seizures are mild and only occur during sleep, benign rolandic epileps...
Read moreNew Moms with Epilepsy
Many women with epilepsy worry about what will happen if they should have a seizure while holding the baby. 'The kinds of precautions you should ta...
Read moreEpilepsy and Teens
Coping with a teenager can be difficult for any parent, but teens with epilepsy pose additional problems. Some teens with epilepsy feel like they n...
Read moreEpilepsy in Children
Experts point out that there is no cure for epilepsy and that treating seizures is about controlling them. As a parent of a child with epilepsy, yo...
Read moreBirth Control for Women with Epilepsy
If you are a woman who has epilepsy, there are some important things you should know before using birth control or planning a pregnancy. It is a go...
Read moreAbdominal Epilepsy in Children and Adults
With abdominal epilepsy, seizure activity causes abdominal symptoms. Auras with abdominal symptoms are common in epilepsy. But are the abdominal sy...
Read moreWhat to Know About Seizure Alert Devices
A seizure alert device, also known as a seizure alarm or seizure monitor, is an electronic device that can detect seizures if you have a condition ...
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