Epilepsy

Untreated, petit mal seizures can recur as many as 100 times a day and may progress to grand mal seizures.

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Julius Caesar is said to have had seizures, but that is not the origins of the word. It also has other meanings too, like a seizure of goods.

Ca I still be a Foster Parent even if I'm an Epileptic Patient?

Marijuana is the best seizure medication in the world.

Talk to your do for about dropping pointless meds that don't stop the seizures as well as cause negative side effects for medical marijuana which stops seizures with no negative side effects.

There is no causative agent of epilepsy. It is not an infectious disease or a virus. Epilepsy is a physical condition. You cannot catch epilepsy from someone. See the related question below.

It affects the brain and as a result of that it can affect the nervous system.

It affects the brain and as a result of that it can affect the nervous system.

It affects the brain and as a result of that it can affect the nervous system.

It affects the brain and as a result of that it can affect the nervous system.

It affects the brain and as a result of that it can affect the nervous system.

It affects the brain and as a result of that it can affect the nervous system.

It affects the brain and as a result of that it can affect the nervous system.

It affects the brain and as a result of that it can affect the nervous system.

It affects the brain and as a result of that it can affect the nervous system.

It affects the brain and as a result of that it can affect the nervous system.

It affects the brain and as a result of that it can affect the nervous system.

It should be fine for Photosensitive epilepsy. Otherwise you should consult a physician.

Seizures can be caused by all sorts of things. People can inherit epilepsy, but it is one of many, many causes. Each case is different.

Seizures can be caused by all sorts of things. People can inherit epilepsy, but it is one of many, many causes. Each case is different.

Seizures can be caused by all sorts of things. People can inherit epilepsy, but it is one of many, many causes. Each case is different.

Seizures can be caused by all sorts of things. People can inherit epilepsy, but it is one of many, many causes. Each case is different.

Seizures can be caused by all sorts of things. People can inherit epilepsy, but it is one of many, many causes. Each case is different.

Seizures can be caused by all sorts of things. People can inherit epilepsy, but it is one of many, many causes. Each case is different.

Seizures can be caused by all sorts of things. People can inherit epilepsy, but it is one of many, many causes. Each case is different.

Seizures can be caused by all sorts of things. People can inherit epilepsy, but it is one of many, many causes. Each case is different.

Seizures can be caused by all sorts of things. People can inherit epilepsy, but it is one of many, many causes. Each case is different.

Seizures can be caused by all sorts of things. People can inherit epilepsy, but it is one of many, many causes. Each case is different.

Seizures can be caused by all sorts of things. People can inherit epilepsy, but it is one of many, many causes. Each case is different.

all epilepsy can be controlled by medication at some point

Epilepsy comes in a wide range of types , causes and severity. Some people can live very normal lives and could participate in any activities. Most people with epilepsy are physically fit and capable of doing any normal sports. Others would have more of a problem in doing some things. There are some things people could do, but again depending on their type and severity of epilepsy, they may need some supervision. Swimming could be an example in some cases. It is only when someone is having a seizure that there is any problem in them taking part in activities. For the vast majority of the time, a person with epilepsy is no different than anyone else. If there is a risky activity or potentially life threatening then much more care would be needed. Someone with a history of epilepsy would not be allowed to fly an aircraft for example. Some forms of climbing could be risky too, but it wouldn't necessarily stop everyone with epilepsy doing it.

If someone gets recurring seizures, they are said to have epilepsy. The causes of individual seizures can be the same. It is just that someone only gets one once or a small amount of times. So causes could be a head injury, trauma, a temporary chemical imbalance in the brain, a brain tumour and many other things.

Some people with epilepsy get most of their seizures at night, which would be nocturnal epilepsy. Others can get them at any time, day or night.

Yes.

According to Epilepsy Ireland, the organisation in Ireland that deals with epilepsy, in 2009 there were 37,000 in Ireland with epilepsy. That is about 0.8% of the population.

A "Grand Mal" seizure is likely to have that sort of affect.

There can be no definitive answer to that. People are losing brain cells even in good health and seizures come in a wide variety of forms and severity, so it is impossible to say.

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There are a wide range of types of seizures and how they affect people. Some seizures do result in people losing consciousness, so it can happen. However, the periods of unconsciousness can be very short. Many seizures do not result in a loss of consciousness at all.

Epilepsy will have no effect on your ability to tan.

There are many good anti-epileptic drugs which in most cases can prevent seizures, which would enable you to do most jobs in exactly the same way as if you didn't have epilepsy. If the job involves driving or operating heavy machinery, the risk of a seizure might still be considered excessive.

Myoclonic epilepsy with ragged-red fibers, also known as MERRF is a mitochondrial disorder (therefore, it is maternally inherited) which affects many parts of the body but in particular, muscle and the nervous system.

MERRF is usually characterized by muscle twitches (hence, myoclonus), muscle weakness and generally patients experience progressive stiffness or spasticity.

Yes, definately. One seizure does NOT mean you have epilepsy, but you should see a doctor immediately.

No, they are totally unrelated. ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) is a multisystemic disease, i.e., it affects many organs. Although there is a long list of symptoms, the main problems with this condition are a slowed down production of energy due to mitochondria dysfunctions, and cognitive problems. Mitochondria is found inside every cells of the body, brain included, therefore thought process also becomes difficult: concentration is impaired, the creation of new memories is affected, an memory retrieval is also impaired, mostly in word retrieval. In ME, everthing is slowed down, and it creates problems at many levels, digestion is another important one. There is a very comprehensive website on the subject if you would like to read more about it, here is:

http://www.ahummingbirdsguide.com/