Monday, February 6, 2012



Epilepsy

Epilepsy
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Epilepsy

Can an Epidural Trigger an Epileptic Seizure in a Person With Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

A friend of mine who has epilepsy had just had an epidural done, whatever they are, at a hospital and soon after had a seizure. Could the treatment have led to it? Tags: epidural trigger, epileptic seizure, Conditions and Diseases, Brain tumor, person, neurological disorders

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Epilepsy Drug With Fewest Side Effects During Pregnancy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

I was wondering what epilepsy drug seems to have the fewest side effects when used during pregnancy? They all seem to be pretty dangerous and I was trying to find any safe options. Tags: side, Epilepsy, pregnancy

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Do You Know Someone Who Has Undergone Epilepsy Surgery?

by Faces of Epilepsy

I have temporal lobe epilepsy, the doctors want to operate, I need opinions, please help? Tags: Lobe, temporal lobe epilepsy, Epilepsy, someone, doctors

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What Sort of Symptoms Does Epilepsy Have That Separates It From Regular Seizures?

by Faces of Epilepsy

Im doing a school project that asks for me to identify whether or not Othello from the Shakespearean play...well, Othello , has a seizure related to epilepsy Tags: shakespearean play, Epilepsy, sort, othello, project

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Is There a Good Place I Can Go for Epilepsy Treatment in Michigan?

by Faces of Epilepsy

I currently go to the neurology center at U of M, but I want someone that specializes in epilepsy. Tags: Epilepsy, Treatment, Social Issues, epilepsy treatment, center, neurology center

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Epilepsy: 199 Answers: A Doctor Responds to His Patients’

by Faces of Epilepsy

Written by noted specialist Andrew Wilner, Epilepsy: 199 Answers provides accurate, current, and comprehensible medical information for epilepsy patients, family members, and anyone involved in patient care. Easy to read, informative, and time-tested, this question-and-answer book helps readers ask better questions to develop a deeper understanding of the nature of this disease. This completely updated edition includes [...]

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Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center

by Faces of Epilepsy

Cleveland Clinic has a long tradition of delivering advanced and innovative treatment for epilepsy. Hundreds of patients every year put their trust in our neurosurgeons every year. They perform some of the most complex epilepsy surgery. For more information , visit bit.ly Tags: trust, Treatment, Epilepsy, cleveland clinic, Epilepsy Center, innovative treatment

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Having Epilepsy: The Experience and Control of Illness

by Faces of Epilepsy

Based on in-depth interviews with eighty people who have epilepsy, this book gives a first-hand account of what it is like to cope with a chronic illness, while working, playing, and building relationships. The authors recount how people discover they have epilepsy and what it means; how families respond to someone labeled "epileptic"; how seizures [...]

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What Are Symptoms of Nocturnal Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

Just curious if anyone knows the general brief difference between regular epilepsy and nocturnal? Even my neurologist doesn't seem to have to much info. I had my first seizure at 25 and had one at about 10am then 4 more over the next 4 months, but all while asleep. At what point can I believe [...]

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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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Epilepsy Hysteria and Neurasthenia: Their Causes Symptoms &

by Faces of Epilepsy

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe [...]

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Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of the Patient With

by Faces of Epilepsy

Now in its 6th edition, this insightful text is an excellent resource for primary care physicians, neurologists, and residents in the treatment of epilepsy. The handbook includes full discussions of recently approved drugs for the treatment of epilepsy as well as experimental agents. Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of the Patient With Epilepsy, Sixth Edition Tags: [...]

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Do You Have Good Advice About Epilepsy Depression?

by Faces of Epilepsy

My childhood friend has epilepsy. She and I have just gotten reaquainted after 15 years. She has told me a little about it. I have read that some drugs for epilepsy can cause depression and some epileptics commit suicide. She takes offense easily. She is skin and bone. She says her meds take her appetite [...]

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Advanced Therapy in Epilepsy

by Faces of Epilepsy

A comprehensive, and up-to-date primer on the latest therapeutic advances in the management, and treatment of epilepsy. This Includes practical information on diagnostic criteria for all different syndromes along with detailed discussions of appropriate agents Tags: therapeutic advances, information, treatment of epilepsy, Epilepsy, diagnostic criteria, Advanced

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Can You Get Medical Marijuana for Having Epilepsy?

by Faces of Epilepsy

On the form im filling out it says: "Seizures (Including but not limited to those characteristic of Epilepsy.)" What does that mean? Im also getting because i have chronic pain, but im wondering about Epilepsy. Tags: medical marijuana, Epilepsy, having epilepsy, Form, Seizures

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Epilepsy Society Highlights 2011

by Faces of Epilepsy

Some of our highlights of 2011 - including interviews with some of our supporters who tell us about their own experiences with epilepsy. Tags: epilepsy society, experiences, Epilepsy, Society

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