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Poor People With Epilepsy More Prone to Uncontrolled Seizures by HealthFinder Posted Wed 02 Mar 2011 12:00pm . WEDNESDAY, March 2 (HealthDay News) -- Epilepsy patients who are poor are more likely to have uncontrolled seizures, drug-related side effects, and a lower overall quality of life... the anti-epileptic drugs. "Future research needs to examine specific site-related factors that may be associated with these disparities in care for individuals with epilepsy Read on »
Has anyone heard of seizures that are not epilepsy but can be bought on by anxiety/panic disorder? by David M. Patient Expert Posted Tue 23 Mar 2010 8:28pm My son is having regular seizures – not epilepsy – very traumatic to witness, is hospitalised each time. Has had 2 major episodes that have involved us being flown out as we live remote – had all tests = all clear. no drugs involved. latest theory is panic/anxiety disorder…..can anyone help me with more infor or good websites? Thanks Read on »
Seizure Control: What Can You Take for Epilepsy? by EpilepsyTeam .. Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 1:49pm is important to people with epilepsy. Now that, plus the goal of freedom from seizures seems more attainable than ever. BLANCA VAZQUEZ, MD: When we simplify the regimen, we use one...WILLIAM ROSENFELD, MD: What happens with epilepsy is that there's some abnormal brain discharges. We all have millions of normally functioning brain cells. What happens Read on »
Arizona Man Blames Assault on Epileptic Seizure by Dr. Romeo V. Doctor of PhilosophyHealth Maven Posted Fri 11 Jun 2010 9:04am A 49-year old Arizona man has been sentenced to a year of probation for an assault which he allegedly committed during an epileptic seizure.  David Stade of Kingman... seizure brought on by stress.  An examination by a Las Vegas neurologist several months after the incident confirmed that Stade suffers from complex partial seizure epilepsy Read on »
Sabril Approved by FDA to Treat Spasms in Infants and Epileptic Seizures by Health: Hearsay & Headlines Posted Mon 24 Aug 2009 12:27pm . Epilepsy is a neurological condition that produces disturbances in the normal electrical functions of the brain, causing people to have recurring seizures. Seizures happen when nerve... is the first drug in the United States approved to treat the disorder, characterized by a severe type of seizure that usually appears in the first year of life, typically between ages 4 Read on »
Inquiry into epileptic fit arres ... by Serene L. Patient Expert Posted Wed 08 Jul 2009 9:15pm Inquiry into epileptic fit arrest The arrest of an man with epilepsy in Ballymoney is being investigated by the police ombudsman. It is alleged... epileptic seizures all his life and has had to be resuscitated on numerous occasions. Mandy Graham said on the day in question her brother remembered someone asking him what he had Read on »
Can Your Diet Reduce Epileptic Fits? by Nick B. Patient Expert Posted Fri 21 Nov 2008 4:32pm to counter-act the condition, The research centred around 146 children who suffered regular epileptic fits although by using the high-fat diet the number of fits fell by two thirds... For those who suffer from epilepsy (or have a family member who suffers) the condition can literally change a person life forever. There are many task which are difficult Read on »
High-fat ketogenic diet effective for childhood seizure disorder by Dr. John Z. Medical Doctor Posted Sat 22 May 2010 12:00am or completely eliminate debilitating seizures in most children with infantile spasms, whose seizures persist despite medication, according to a NIH-funded Johns Hopkins Children’s Center study published online April 30, 2010 in the journal Epilepsia. Infantile spasms, also called West syndrome, is a stubborn form of epilepsy that often does not get better Read on »
Officially diagnosed with "Seizure Disorder" by anewkindofperfect Posted Tue 13 Oct 2009 10:05pm I am sad. Heartbroken, pitiful, pathetic, and sad. :( Peanut's EEG definately showed seizure activity, which is scary to me since we didn't notice any seizures during the 45 minute test. That means she is having many more than we originally thought, that we aren't even seeing. On the EEG, they were localized seizures but then they spread Read on »
Epileptic driver who had seizure ... by Serene L. Patient Expert Posted Tue 16 Jun 2009 10:08pm Epileptic driver who had seizure at wheel jailed THE Epilepsy Foundation has slammed an epileptic driver who ignored medical advice and killed an unborn child. Steven... of Steven Harris and we strongly advise people not to drive if they are suffering seizures." Mr Spears said loss of mobility was a major issue for many people with epilepsy Read on »