Tag: seizures

Emotional wellness is important for everyone. It involves being aware of emotional and behavioral changes while still finding ways to enjoy life despite these changes. Mood disorders, like depression and […]

Being a teen can sometimes be a lot to manage between school, work, homework, sports, other activities, and having a social life, it’s a lot to balance. It is easy […]

Seizures are unpredictable and differ from person to person. Clear descriptions and/or recordings of seizures are extremely useful for you and your provider during epilepsy diagnosis, treatment, and management. Monitoring […]

The menstrual cycle can lead to changes in seizure frequency in some people with epilepsy. What causes increased seizures in people born with female reproductive organs? During the menstrual cycle, […]

If you have experienced two or more unprovoked seizures or your EEG (electroencephalogram) shows an increased risk for seizures, then you may be started on antiseizure medications. There are many […]

Sometimes talking about epilepsy can be difficult – it’s normal to feel nervous. You may be concerned that others will treat you differently or there may be fear and misunderstanding […]

Teens and adolescents living with epilepsy can lead fulfilling lives and participate in daily activities. They can go to work or school, independently take care of themselves, and play sports.  […]

Can I get pregnant if I have epilepsy? Yes! Women with epilepsy – just like women without epilepsy – are able to become pregnant and have children. Some women have […]

Do antiseizure medications cause birth defects? This is a great question with a complicated answer. In the general population (meaning those who do not have epilepsy) birth defects occur in […]

What is epilepsy? Epilepsy (EH-puh-lep-see) is a condition that effects the nervous system, resulting in an ongoing tendency to have seizures. Epilepsy is usually diagnosed in children or teenagers, but […]