Fortunately, the risks for epilepsy surgery are low, and in fact, research has shown that it’s safer to proceed with surgery than to continue for a lifetime with uncontrolled epilepsy.
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Why It’s Best to Accept an Epilepsy Diagnosis
When patients and families accept the diagnosis, they may embrace it as the “new normal” and focus on taking control.
Why Some Seizures Are Not Caused By Epilepsy
It can often be difficult for friends and family to tell the difference between epileptic and non-epileptic seizures, since the outward signs are similar.
Deja Vu: What It Is, When It May Be Cause for Concern
Ever have the sensation that you’ve been somewhere or talked to someone before, when you know you haven’t? That’s deja vu. Discover some insights into this mental phenomenon and learn when it may signal a problem.
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5 Ways You Can Manage Rising Prescription Drug Costs
For patients without low-cost alternatives, the financial burden of drug therapy may be serious.
How to Prevent Bullying of Children with Epilepsy, Other Medical Conditions
Knowing the facts about bullying is the first step toward preventing victimization of children and teens with epilepsy or other medical conditions, and keeping them safe.
If You Have Epilepsy, You Can Be a Mother, Too
If you or someone you love is a woman with epilepsy, you may be wondering if motherhood is an option. The good news is that in most cases, the answer is yes.
What To Do When Medicine No Longer Stops Your Epileptic Seizures
Surgery may lead to long-term complete seizure freedom in more than half of the drug-resistant patients with focal epilepsy.
Does Your Child Have Epilepsy? How to Minimize Sudden Death Risk
Children with well-controlled seizures and no other serious medical conditions have no greater risk of dying than anyone else. But for children with more severe epilepsy or other health challenges, the risk — although still low — is somewhat increased.
Is Laser Ablation the Right Treatment for Your Epilepsy?
If drug therapy doesn’t control your epilepsy and you have other health problems, laser ablation surgery may work for you. Learn more.