Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder. However, the prognosis of it depends on each person and their seizures. Around 80% of people with epilepsy require ongoing treatment to prevent further
“If someone with epilepsy has a seizure, for them it’s normal; they come around after a few minutes and they just want to get where they’re going. But if you’re on a train, then public transport providers will call an ambulance, which will take you to the nearest ...
Book Review: Reading for the Paralysed: Work for Epileptics, Employing Someone with Epilepsydoi:10.1177/030802266703000910NoneBritish Journal of Occupational Therapy
Call for emergency help immediately if you suspect that someone with epilepsy has developed status epilepticus.PrognosisMost people with epilepsy can control their seizures with medication.Some people have epilepsy that cannot be controlled with anti-epileptic drugs. Many of these cases can be treated ...
How to prevent epilepsy? While epilepsy cannot always be prevented, managing risk factors can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing the condition. For instance, protecting against head injuries, treating infections promptly, and addressing genetic predispositions can help mitigate risks. ...
This is a common situation that people with epilepsy and their families face.Adamkiewicz's mother, Rozman, has seen this happen too often. She wants to teach people how to be kind and helpful when they encounter someone with epilepsy. She also wants everyone to know that people with epilepsy...
There are several different types ofseizures,and people with epilepsy may experience one or several of the various types. It’s important to note that there is a difference between epilepsy and seizures. Someone who has only one seizure generally does not have epilepsy. ...
For someone with epilepsy these might include:Job restructuring; for example, not using or being near heavy machinery or driving. Remote work options Designating an emergency contact Providing sensitivity training to co-workers. If you have epilepsy and it has prevented you from maintaining ...
A SPECT test uses a small amount of low-dose radioactive material that is injected into a vein to create a detailed, 3-D map of the blood flow activity in your brain during seizures. Living With Epilepsy Understanding epilepsy can help you control it. You can take several steps to help ...
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological condition that causes an individual to experience recurrent seizures. It is one of the most common neurological disorders, affecting about 0.6% of Australians.