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Epilepsy in Women (The Facts)

by Faces of Epilepsy

"Women with epilepsy have different needs than men with epilepsy, especially at various stages in their life cycle. Epilepsy and its treatment can affect or compromise the menstrual cycle, contraception, fertility and pregnancy, child development in the womb, child care, and menopause. Conversely, the mesntrual cycle, contraception, pregnancy, and menopause can all affet epilepsy and [...]

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Growing Up With Joey: A Mother’s Story of Her Son’s Disability

by Faces of Epilepsy

An emotional rollercoaster ride which gives the reader an inside view of the needs, the stresses, and the celebrations of caring and planning for a child with severely involved cerebral palsy, and a rare form of epilepsy. Growing Up With Joey: A Mother's Story of Her Son's Disability and Her Family's Triumph Tags: Social Issues, [...]

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Half a Brain Is Enough: The Story of Nico (Cambridge Studies In

by Faces of Epilepsy

Half a Brain is Enough is the extraordinary story of Nico, a three-year-old boy who was given a right hemispherectomy to control his severe intractable epilepsy. Antonio Battro, a distinguished neuroscientist and educationalist, describes his work with Nico over several years and explains how a boy with only half a brain has developed into a [...]

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What Can You Tell Me About Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

A childhood friend of mine and I have been running into each other a lot lately. I've found out recently she has epilepsy. Can you tell me what life with epilepsy is like? She's also expecting her first child. I'm so excited for her as I know it took her and her husband a while [...]

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The Keto Cookbook: Innovative Delicious Meals for Staying On

by Faces of Epilepsy

The ketogenic diet, which is very high in fats and low in carbohydrates, was first developed almost 80 years ago. It makes the body burn fat for energy instead of glucose. When carefully monitored by a medical team familiar with its use, the diet helps two out of three children who are tried on it [...]

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Does Anyone Have a Child With Epilepsy Who Takes Keppra?

by Faces of Epilepsy

My daughter has epilepsy and she takes 250mg Keppra twice a day. She started getting violent towards her brother, and they told me to give her 50mg of B-6 with her pill. What kind of side effects have you experienced with children on Keppra? Tags: child, brother, Keppra, Epilepsy

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In a Child Custody Battle. Will My Epilepsy Be Used Against Me?

by Faces of Epilepsy

I am in the middle of an ugly custody battle for my 2 1/2 yr old. I was also just diagnosed with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. Can my medical condition be used against me to prove Im unfit as a parent? Are the courts even able to find this out? If asked about it do I [...]

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Is Epilepsy a Disease That Can Be Transmitted?

by Faces of Epilepsy

My grand father had epilepsy and the child of my girlfriend's brother got epilepsy also. Should i worry that my kids will have epilepsy too? Tags: neurological disorders, Girlfriend, child, grand father, Conditions and Diseases, epileptic seizure, Epilepsy

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‘Buried Alive’: New Report Reveals Suffering of Nigeria’s Child ‘witches’

by Faces of Epilepsy

'Buried alive': New report reveals suffering of Nigeria's child 'witches' Children as young as two have been burnt, poisoned, buried alive or chained up for weeks after being accused of being witches, according to the report. Read more on Daily Mail Tags: suffering, child, 'witches', daily mail, s child, report

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Cyndy’s Blessed Assurance

by Faces of Epilepsy

This is the inspiring true life story of an amazing child with disabilities who changed the world around her in profound ways. Told by her mother and beloved doctor, this story takes us from Cyndy’s troubled birth, the incredible medical treatment and care given by a trusted doctor and staff and her entire family, to [...]

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Does Anyone Know of a Support Group for Parents With Children Who Have Cerebral Palsy With Epilepsy in NY?

by Faces of Epilepsy

I am trying to help a friend whose child has both these conditions. The child doesn't have friends who have his same condition, is going through an understandable depression, and his parents are suffering greatly with anxiety. I thought it would be helpful for the boy and the parents to be a part of a [...]

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Is It True That When There Are Fraternal Twins the Male Is More Likely to Have Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

i heard that well when there are fraternal twins the male is more likely to have epilepsy then the female twin, identical twins and any single born child. this apparently checks out because i am male fraternal twin and i have epilepsy. Tags: fraternal twins, Epilepsy, child, male fraternal twin, Human Interest

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What Are the Chances of My Child Having Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

My husband and i are planning on having a child but we want to know first if it will be safe because on his side he has a cousin with epilepsy and on my side i have an aunt with epilepsy,what are the chances my child might get epilepsy? Tags: cousin, side, Epilepsy

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Saving Jesse – a Diary of Rasmussen’s Syndrome

by Faces of Epilepsy

Rasmussen's Syndrome is a disease that attacks the most innocent among us: our children. Its cause and cure are unknown. Its preferred victims are bright, healthy children between the ages of 1-10 yrs. old. It begins with a seizure, which become progressively more frequent and severe. The child deteriorates mentally, emotionally and physically as the [...]

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If You Have Epilepsy Does Age Difference Make a Difference in Birth Defects?

by Faces of Epilepsy

there is a certain percentage of child deformaties if you have epilepsy and are pregnant. is the risk of deformaties greater as i mature in age. For instance I am 24, will a child be healthier if i am pregnant when i am 25 opposed to when i am 27 or older or does it [...]

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The Why and What of Epilepsy: A Book for Children and Teens

by Faces of Epilepsy

Epilepsy affects millions of people worldwide. There are many questions raised once someone gets a diagnosis of epilepsy. For an adult, some of the answers may be easy to comprehend. However, for a child or teenager with epilepsy, things may be very confusing. This book attempts to explain the diagnosis and causes in a simple [...]

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