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 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.
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.
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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.
How to Help Someone Who’s Having a Seizure (Infographic)
If you witness someone having a seizure, don’t panic. Here, our Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center experts explain exactly what you can do to help.
Best Advice If Your Child Has a Seizure? Don’t Panic
Does your child’s seizure mean he or she will develop epilepsy? Know the facts, the causes of childhood seizures and what to do if one occurs.
What Teachers Need to Know About Children With Epilepsy
If your child has epilepsy, it’s best to communicate with teachers and other caregivers to ensure she gets the best care — at home or at school. Get more tips on empowering others to help.
Hard-to-Treat Epilepsy? Surgical Advances May Help You
If you have treatment-resistant epilepsy, you may benefit from recent advances in surgical procedures. The newest is a treatment called responsive neurostimulation therapy, which the FDA approved late last year. The treatment can alleviate epilepsy for some patients with partial onset seizures that have not been controlled by two or more medications and are not candidates for surgical resection. The treatment is … Read More