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Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a condition characterized by recurrent seizures that many include repetitive muscle jerking called convulsions. They are brought about by sudden abnormal discharges from brain cells and vary from minor twitches to what is called grand mal seizures.
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What is the percent of people with epilepsy who have depression?
Both these two illnesses are not conected at all.
Can a person with epilepsy live a normal life?
Many people with epilepsy live very normal lives. Epilepsy only affects them when they have a seizure and there can be days, weeks, months or even years between seizures. So most of the time, they are fine. Some people have very regular and severe seizures, so their lives would be more affected. So it depends on how often people have their seizures and how bad those seizures are as to what way it will affect their lives. There are many forms of epilepsy and many levels of severity, so each person and how it affects their life is different.
What is used today for treating insomnia epilepsy and other disorders?
There are quite a wide range of treatments for epilepsy and insomnia and other conditions, far too many to list. Those conditions are very different so they would be treated in different ways and with different medication. Each individual case has to be analysed and a doctor can then decide what treatment to try.
What is photosensetive epilsey?
Fitting caused by quick movement of light at a particular frequency. So this can be strobe lights or simply a flickering image on the T.V.
Staring into space can it be a form of epilepsy?
Some seizures would involve people just staring for a moment, as if they are day dreaming. But staring would not be enough evidence to say that they have epilepsy, as there could be something else that is the problem, if there is a problem at all.
Describe the healing of the epileptic boy?
If you are asking about Jesus healing a boy? In the B.C years as medicene was not so well developed as today. They used to blame the e vil spirits were in that boy , when actually he was suffering from epilepsy and had a convulsion And Jesus healed the boy.
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Are people able to hold a valid Saskatchewan driver's license if they experience epileptic seizures?
They are not suposed to even think of applying for a learners licence, leave alone a valid drivers licence. As they put their lives and of others at risk doing this. Better Answer (The above answer is wrong): Usually yes and rarely no. There are modern medicines and surgical procedures which are effective in controlling epileptic seizures. The Canadian Medical Association has developed criteria for determining when a particular epileptic will be licensed to drive. If a person refuses to take their prescribed anti-seizure medicine then they will not be allowed to drive. If they take the medicine and have been seizure-free for three months (longer for commercial drivers) then they can get a valid license to drive. There are specific detailed explanations in Section 10.4 (Seizures) of the CMA Driver's Guide, available as a download from the SGI website. See reference link provided.
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Tegretol (carbamazepine) is used for seizure control and off-label use as a mood stabilizer with mood disorders such as bipolar disorder.
Why d0es blood comes out your moutn when having a seizure?
When someone is having a seizure, sometimes they involuntarily bite their tongue or inside of their mouth. Anytime the skin is punctured, it will cause a flow of blood.
What cant you do with Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy?
Being someone with JME, I can answer this. You can do almost everything an average, non-epileptic person can do. Things you should never do with JME include but are not limited to:
- If you are photosensitive, interacting with strobe lights (i.e. looking at them, turning them on, ect)
- You shouldn't drive if you've just recently had a seizure. Most states have a law about how long, so if varies for how long
- You should not drink a lot of alcohol. Alcohol is a huge trigger for seizures, along with being overtired and stressed
- Sometimes, sudden noises that are very loud or put me into shock are dangerous; i've never had a seizure from one but they could be a trigger.
- Avoid any amusement park rides that have an epilepsy warning.
- If you are currently in school or work at a school, make an arrangement with the guidance councilor and or nurse to have permission to get outside ahead of time. Fire alarms often have strobes and loud noises, so they can very easily cause a seizure.
- If you see an ambulance, fire truck, or police car, look away. They can trigger seizures easily from the big flashing lights.
- Try to use the buddy system as often as possible. Never swim alone, drive alone, or shower with no one else in the house. If you have a seizure whilst doing one of those things alone, you could very easily get injured or die.
- Before playing a video game, going to a party, seeing a movie/play, or anything of that sort, confirm that there are no strobe lights.
- You should probably get a blue tooth for your phone or use speaker as much as you can because the brain waves can actually be messed up by putting the phone directly towards your ear.
I hope this helps!
How can it be known that someone is having an epileptic seizure?
If someone is having a seizure, they will often experience involuntary movement for 60-90 seconds. The person's body may shake rapidly and uncontrollably. There are many types of seizures.
If a cat has an unexpected epileptic fit what do you do?
Just make sure there aren't any nearby objects that it could damage itself on - and wait!
As a former epileptic, I can speak from experience when I tell you to PLEASE speak to your neurologist regarding treatments. Anti-seizure medications have advanced greatly in the past few years and left untreated epilepsy can be extremely dangerous. There are various websites that recommend herbal treatments, acupuncture, and even aromatherapy for the treatment of epilepsy. Please be careful!
Can prinzmetals angina also cause seizure or stroke like symptoms?
Yes. There is a marked connection between prinzmetals and seizures. Although the condition is chronic it can be treated with medications.
Does takening some drugs for epilepsly cause to put on weight?
Yes, as a side affect of drugs to help epilepsy you can either gain or lose weight.
Do i have Psychogenic non epileptic seizures instead of epilesy?
i am aged 19..i had my first epileptic attack when i was 11,surely due to my sensitive nature,when could not cope up with the harsh treatment of the temple priest.i take epileptic medicine everyday and also was taken for psychiatric treatment for not going to college at 16 which played PRANKS with my brain.the main problem is...day by day i am getting inactive in life due to the weakening of my sublime FEELINGS,the beautiful feelings to see the universe's BEAUTY's..(aesthetics).so shuld i STOP taking MY EPILEPTIC DRUGS?
I think i had BEAUTIFUL experiences which are MASLOW's PEAK EXPERIENCES
What are the withdrawal symptoms of Epival?
If the withdrawal is sudden, and the patient is epileptic and Epival is the only medication used to control the epilepsy, then seizures would certainly re-occur. If the patient is taking Epival for mania and no other mood stablizer is substituted, and the patient is also taking an anti-depressant, mood cycling may occur. If the withdrawal is gradual, no side-effects from it are to be expected, if a substitute medicine is used for the condition of the patient. In case the medication is no longer needed, therefore, the best way to remove Epival is gradually, although some persons have anyway reported symptoms such as tremor, headache, abdominal pain, and hair loss, even upon gradual withdrawal. But these symptoms are related more to Epival use, short-term and long-term.
Of course it can't. My sister-in-law just had her front teeth done and gaps filled in and some teeth pulled and others capped. The only way you could damage the brain is to shove the tip of the nose hard so the bone goes into the brain. Your teeth have nothing to do with this.
Petit mal seizures found in children generally go away with age?
Not necessarily, though many children do grow out of epilepsy. It will depend on the cause and each case is different. Only a doctor can advise on a particular individual.
What are the contact details of the support groups in Australia for epilepsy?
Ask an expert any questions you have about epilepsy or seizures Call 1300 37 45 37 or email epilepsy@epilepsy.org.au There is also a link below taking you to a link on this subject.
