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Epilepsy’s Big, Fat Miracle … by Seth Roberts .. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Fri 26 Nov 2010 12:00am … is the title of a New York Times Magazine article about the ketogenic diet, a treatment for childhood epilepsy, which I’ve blogged about several times ( here , here... of certain fats. Perhaps eating enough of these fats would prevent childhood epilepsy. (b) It shows how someone who cares enough in this case, Jim Abrahams, whose son had epilepsy Read on »

Snowdrop: Epilepsy by Rudy S. Patient Expert

Posted Sat 23 Aug 2008 3:09pm distinction is that an epileptic episode is either simple or complex. The third distinction is that epileptic seizures are either grand mal or petit mal. Confused? â€“ Don’t worry, read... This is a comprehensive article which describes epilepsy Link: Snowdrop: Epilepsy . What is epilepsy? Epilepsy is the tendency of specific brain-cells to misfire Read on »

Signs & Symptoms of Epilepsy by Medical Team Posted Sun 24 Aug 2008 4:41pm Partial seizure Petit mal seizures Seizure Smell sensations Status epilepticus Strange behavior Strange emotions Strange sensations Sudden behavior changes Tics... Here is a list of some of the common signs and symptoms of Epilepsy: Aggression Agitation Anger Changed hearing Continuous sequence of seizures Convulsions Read on »

Dog Epilepsy by heru m. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 16 Feb 2011 7:35am , and these episodes are more forceful and severe than petit mal seizures, which occur without convulsions. Causes Canine epilepsy can be divided into three different types according... vary quite significantly. However, most seizures fall under one of two categories grand mal seizures and petit mal seizures and there are different characteristic signs Read on »

Seriously?! Epilepsy?! by Alyson

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Posted Fri 25 Dec 2009 12:00am diagnosed with "primary generalized absence epilepsy. Based on answers to his questions and my EEG results, he thinks I've had (or have) "absence seizures" (a.k.a. petit mal seizures... how many "subclinical seizures" did I have during the test? Is this condition for the rest of my life, or is it temporary? After doing some research on epilepsy and absence Read on »

Brain Tales: Stacy's Story of Epilepsy and Neurofeedback by Dr. Karen S. Doctor of Philosophy

Posted Sat 13 Sep 2008 1:17am and drinking sodas with caffeine and sugar to stay wired during the day. She was having multiple petit mal seizures every day: - the "zone out" where she would stop talking in mid... of the neurofeedback sessions, diet and sleep regimen she was maintaining just clicked like a light switch after about 5 months of sessions. She no longer had any visible petit mal seizures Read on »

Medication Concerns Surrounding ADHD and Epilepsy by Nicolas I. Patient Expert

Posted Thu 22 Jan 2009 6:54pm

4 Comments of the milder forms of pediatric epilepsy is called CAE. CAE, which is short for Childhood Onset Absence Epilepsy, is characterized by short periods (typically less than 10 seconds... Medication strategies for ADHD Comorbid Disorders Medicating ADHD and Comorbid Epilepsy In a previous post, we briefly discussed the challenge of medicating ADHD Read on »

CHILDREN WITH EPILEPSY ... by Serene L. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 03 Nov 2010 5:13pm for the Most Common Type of Epilepsy While childhood epilepsy occurs in many forms, the most common is absence epilepsy. With absence epilepsy, the child exhibits frequent episodes... in controlling the seizures associated with absence epilepsy than others. When Anticonvulsant Therapies Fail Although anticonvulsant therapy can successfully control the seizures Read on »

FAMOUS PEOPLE WITH EPILEPSY by Serene L. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 25 Aug 2008 3:25pm idiopathic partial epilepsy with auditory features. Epileptic seizures with clear auditory and visual hallucinations are very rare. This, together with the extreme length of her visions, lead some to reject epilepsy as a cause. Prince John of the United Kingdom (1905–1919) -member of the British Royal Family -The youngest son Read on »

Living With Epilepsy Thursday Ju... by Serene L. Patient Expert

Posted Mon 25 Aug 2008 3:25pm Living With Epilepsy Thursday June 21, 2007 Epileptics can enjoy quality life too, with proper... people. One of my newest friends is Serene Low who lives in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur. Serene, 47, has epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder, which causes seizures Read on »