Epilepsy

My son was ridiculously hyperactive in his first four years, then petit mal (absence seizures) were exceptionally noticeable-even up to four minutes if left alone, and he could automatically do just about everything- scary concept if ur child is crossing the street alone on his way to school, or playing contact sport or being bullied because of seizures:( he'll keep walking, but not be aware of anything. he was diagnosed as positive with EEG tests etc, and went onto epilim for about four years. his concentration improved , but during the initial phases his medication was too high and he became violently hyperactive, reduced the meds and back to perfect.

after three years solid with no seizures we stopped epilim and it hasn't returned since. he has however suffered typical (and very frustrating)adhd symptoms- he plays drums when the hyperactivity gets too much and his legs never stop moving.hes never been diagnosed with add/adhd BUT i am certain that this explains EVERYTHING. in my mind there is a definite link between them.

his father has tourettes with adhd so it is highly possible...

Seizures are the main sign. The "size" or grade of the seizure varies with the type of Epilepsi you have. How often you have seizure depends on wether you are letting something trigger it (poorly explained), like if you're smoking that might trigger a seizure or if your alcohol level gets to high or if your body temperature gets to high or to low you can also get a seizure.

Anyway if you're having cramps or you're unable to control your body and/or unable to talk (you are able to make sounds, yet not say fully sentences or words) you might be having a seizure

My son is on 2500 mg of depakote er. His doctor has him check his blood levels and he needs this high dose for the medication to be effective. It has changed his life for the better. The only problem is significant weight gain. Hopefully they will come up with something in the future to help with this.

Someone who is having a seizure can sometimes be like in a day dream and not conscious of what is happening around them, so they may appear to be staring into space. That is not the case with all seizures though.

Epilepsy is diagnosed when someone has had several seizures. Various tests can be done to try and establish the cause, although for many people no cause can be found, as there are many potential cause. People will go on medication to help control their epilepsy.

Epilepsy is itself a medical term. Epilepsy has many forms, so there are many individual types of epilepsy. Epilepsy is defined as the tendency to have recurring seizures. A seizure is not epilpesy. It is a symptom of epilepsy.

It depends what the triggers are for your epilepsy. The BEST advice - would be to consult your doctor. They would be able to tell you whether it's safe for you to go on one. Additionally - they may issue you with a letter giving you the 'all clear' - just in case the parks owners are sceptical about letting you ride.

If it is under the left eye then it means that the person has murdered two people.

Tho if it under the right eye it could mean a few thing like losing a close family member or friend. But i know the right eye doesnt mean murder.

An epileptic seizure at age 13.

Yes

People with uncontrolled epilepsy are not allowed to drive. However, if your epilepsy has been controlled for a certain period of time (where I live, 3 years) then you will be legally allowed to drive again. I have been unable to drive for 3 years now.

YES, people with epilepsy can get a license to drive. A signed document from your doctor and your seizure activity are major factors here. You also need to check with the DMV in your state. All states are different. I am in Missouri and you must go at least 6 months with out a seizure also. Yes, you can drive. I have epilepsy and I drive!!!!!!!

In the United Kingdom, epileptics are also permitted to drive if they have been siezure free for three years for a car. The number of years you need to be siezure free increases dependent on the size of vehicle driven and the purpose it is used for.

Edit: *** People that uncontrolled can't drive, but if your seizures have been controlled by a certain period of time (where I live, 1 year) than you can drive again. I have seizures and I havn't been able to drive for 3 years.***

People are not "hired under" the ADA. The ADA merely prohibits discrimination by employers against covered individuals and requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for covered employees.

A covered individual can be fired as long as the employer's action did not discriminate against the employee on the basis of his or her disability. For example, any employee, covered or not, can be terminated for cause.

No, aphrodisiacs do not trigger epilepsy. Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that involves recurrent, unprovoked seizures. Aphrodisiacs are substances that are thought to increase sexual desire, and there is no scientific evidence to suggest a connection between them and epilepsy.

Epilepsy is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, but aphrodisiacs do not affect the electrical activity of the brain. While some people may claim that certain products can act as aphrodisiacs, there is no scientific evidence to support this. Many of the products that are marketed as aphrodisiacs have not been proven to actually increase sexual desire.

There are some substances that can potentially trigger seizures, such as alcohol and certain drugs, but these substances are not considered aphrodisiacs. Additionally, some people with epilepsy may experience certain triggers, such as flashing lights or stress, that can cause a seizure, but aphrodisiacs do not fall into this category.

Overall, there is no scientific evidence to suggest that aphrodisiacs can trigger epilepsy. People with epilepsy should talk to their doctor about potential triggers and how to manage them.

Balanced diet and proper sleep patterns reduces seizures. Food that is rich in 1) carbohydrates such as potato and pasta, 2) fats such as oil, nuts and seeds, 3) proteins such as milk, cheese, meat, fish, lentils and eggs and 4) vegetables and fruits, protects and reduces damages caused by seizures. However, fats like trans fat and hydrogenated fats like cakes, deep fried foods, etc., high sugar drinks and food, chips, non-wholegrain cereal, white bread, etc. trigger a seizure.

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Not necessarily, but that question can't really be answered without details of the patient, the nature and cause of their epilepsy and if they have any other health problems. Epilepsy is a physical condition, whereas mood swings would be more associated with psychological problems. The only real sign of epilepsy is having seizures.

About 1 in every 200 people has epilepsy. So based on a world population of about 7 billion people, that would be about 35 million.

Epilepsy and Athesma.

yes

Seizures are extremely rarely fatal. People are more likely to die from another cause, such as falling from a high place when having a seizure. The most serious kind of seizure is a Grand Mal, and if a seizure itself is going to kill someone, it would have to be an extremely serious Grand Mal seizure. However the vast majority of Grand Mal seizures are not serious enough to cause serious damage, so people would not regard them as being a risk of death.

by law a person who has epilepsy is handipped and can get a handicapped sticker for there car

For everyone it is different. Some people get worse while some people stop having seizures altogether. Epilepsy comes in so many forms, with many different causes and many levels of severity, that the prognosis is different for everyone, even for people with the same types.

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There is a good chance of that happening, but it is too small for it to be a very large problem.

There are lots of stereotypes about epilepsy that create stigmas and fear. Epilepsy only affects someone when they are actually having a seizure so at all other times they are the same as anyone else. Some people think that people with epilepsy are less intelligent or mentally ill. Epilepsy is a physical condition, not a mental one, so people with epilepsy have normal intellectual ability. Some people think it is a contagious disease, which it isn't. You cannot catch epilepsy from someone.

Some people think that flashing lights cause seizures although that is only the case for about 3% to 5% of all of the people that have epilepsy. For all others, flashing lights have no affect on them and do not trigger their seizures. People think people with epilepsy can have the danger of swallowing their tongue during a seizure. It is actually impossible for anyone to swallow their tongue, so someone having a seizure cannot do so. So you should never put something in someone's mouth when they are having a seizure to try to prevent them from doing so. You could actually do some damage, by injuring their mouth. If they suddenly closed their mouth and bit on the item in it they could injure themselves or maybe break a tooth.

If you know someone who has epilepsy you will know that they are no different to anyone else, except when they are having a seizure. People with epilepsy can go for days, weeks, months or years without having a seizure. A normal seizure only lasts a few minutes and people can recover very quickly after having one, depending on how serious it is. So the vast majority of the time they live perfectly normal lives.