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Need Help Finding Epilepsy Support Sites and Support for Friends of Epileptics?

by Faces of Epilepsy

My best friend has epilepsy, and I can tell that she's having a tough time dealing with it alone. I was wondering if there are any websites for friends of epileptics, just tips on how to help, or some kind of support group? Also, are there any support groups for epileptic patients? I'm not sure [...]

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Does Anyone Know the Effects of Altitude and Lower Air Pressure on a Person With Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

My Husband has epilepsy and we are flying to estes park in Colorado. Does anyone have epilepsy and is a traveler? Can you tell me anything about your situation as it might relate to my concern for my man's health? The dr's are afraid to say anything one way or the other about this issue, [...]

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I Applied for a Driving License With Epilepsy, How Long Should I Expect to Be Until It Comes Threw?

by Faces of Epilepsy

I live in the UK that will probably help, iv already waited over a month, just if anyone else with epilepsy applied for a driving license, how long did it take you until it came threw I know but becaus ei havent had a seizure fo 3 years its now legan for me to apply [...]

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Epilepsy Causes

by Faces of Epilepsy

Epilepsy patients should follow strict diet; they should live in a relaxed environment and they should do minimum or less intensity exercise on a regular basis. Once in a week a fruit diet is good for these patients. Epilepsy is divided almost equally between the sexes, though a few epilepsy syndromes occur exclusively in girls. [...]

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New Biomarker May Help With Early Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease

by Faces of Epilepsy

New biomarker may help with early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease ( American Academy of Neurology ) A new biomarker may help identify which people with mild memory deficits will go on to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study published in the June 22, 2011, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the [...]

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA CAREGIVERS JOURNAL

by Faces of Epilepsy

MEDICAL MARIJUANA CAREGIVER'S JOURNAL is a medical reference written by a Buddhist priest who has been a professional caregiver to cancer/chemo and hospice patients in San Francisco hospitals and homes for more than a decade. The introduction contains a 5000 year history of medical marijuana; a discussion of the federal vs. state conflict; the status [...]

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Ions in the Brain: Normal Function, Seizures, and Stroke

by Faces of Epilepsy

Duke Univ., Durham, NC. Examines the regulation of ions in brain extra- and intracellular fluids. Discusses the electrophysiology of epilepsy and explores the roles of the faulty regulation of ions and of the diseases of ion channels in generating epileptic seizures. Also addresses the mechanisms of action of various anticonvulsant drugs. DNLM: Brain--physiopathology. Tags: Examines, [...]

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How Much Should Someone With Epilepsy/seizures Go on the Computer or Play Video Games?

by Faces of Epilepsy

I'm epileptic and I heard we have to be limited to stuff that involved screen activities. Yesterday I had 2 seizures and I didn't keep track of how long I was on the computer and played video games. A little help? That way I don't make the same mistake again. I will still have seizures [...]

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Eisai to Submit Marketing Authorization Applications in the U.S. and EU for Perampanel as Adjunctive Therapy for …

by Faces of Epilepsy

Eisai to Submit Marketing Authorization Applications in the U.S. and EU for Perampanel as Adjunctive Therapy for ... WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eisai announced it will submit Marketing Authorization Applications in the US and the EU for the investigational compound perampanel (E2007) based on the results of three Phase III pivotal studies. Read more on Business [...]

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Epilepsy: A Patient and Family Guide :Third Edition

by Faces of Epilepsy

Epilepsy is the most common neurologic disorder in children, adults, and the elderly, affecting over 2.7 million people in the United States. Every year almost 200,000 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy and will face drastic lifestyle changes but a proper understanding of epilepsy is the first step toward managing this disease and living life [...]

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EPILEPSY FOUNDATION of COLORADO VIDEO

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The Youth Council for the Epilepsy Foundation of Colorado talks about living with epilepsy. Tags: epilepsy foundation, Epilepsy, living with epilepsy, Foundation

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VIVUS Provides Regulatory Update on QNEXA NDA

by Faces of Epilepsy

VIVUS Provides Regulatory Update on QNEXA NDA VIVUS, Inc. today announced that it held an End-of-Review meeting with the Food and Drug Administration for the New Drug Application for QNEXA®, an investigational drug for the treatment of obesity.  The meeting occurred on January 19th at the FDA's offices in Maryland and was attended by [...]

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High Winds, Rains Force Chicago Flight Delays

by Faces of Epilepsy

High winds, rains force Chicago flight delays Heavy rains across northern Illinois have resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of flights from Chicago's two major airports and have caused extensive power outages across the region. Read more on CBS4 Quad Cities Tags: High winds, region, flight, flight delays

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Fight for Hope: Developing a Treatment for Epilepsy

by Faces of Epilepsy

Pedro Irazoqui is working with doctoral students and other researchers at Purdue's Center for Implantable Devices engineering.purdue.edu to create a technology that simultaneously monitors brain activity, detects or predicts the onset of a seizure and then stimulates the brain with electrical impulses that stop or prevent the seizure. Tags: electrical impulses, implantable devices, brain activity

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What Type of Epilepsy Is This Called?

by Faces of Epilepsy

If one sees flashing lights (eg, police car) and begins to have a seizure what type of epilepsy do they have? Tags: Epilepsy, car, police car

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How Do I Tell Him I Have Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

Help! How do I tell the amazing guy I'm dating that I have epilepsy? Tags: guy, Epilepsy

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