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Surgical Therapy in Epilepsy

Surgical Therapy in EpilepsyChildren whose epilepsy is not controlled through medications may want to consider alternatives. Learn about one option that is growing in popularity.

Keywords: epilepsy, pediatric, children, brain, surgery, anti-seizure medications, anti-convulsant medication, refractory epilepsy, medication resistant medication, seizure control, alternative, MRI scans, PET scans, SPECT scans, MEG, pediatric, child, craniotomy, neurostimulation, vagus nerve, stimulator, electrical pulse, seizure focus, vagal nerve, corpus callostomy, focal abnormality, EEG, electroencephalogram, safety, efficacy

Handling Epilepsy Seizures

Handling Epilepsy SeizuresWitnessing a seizure can be scary, especially when the seizure occurs in someone you know. Do you know what to do when you see someone having a seizure?

Keywords: Epilepsy, brain cells, brain cell discharges, neurologic, seizures focal seizures, partial seizures, autonomic feelings, visual hallucinations, auditory hallucinations, partial simple seizure, partial complex seizure, generalized tonic-clonic seizure, grand mal seizure, petit mal seizure, seizure

Epilepsy and Sleep

Epilepsy and SleepNot all epileptic seizures are noticeable. For some, they can occur while a person is asleep, making epilepsy hard to recognize and also more severe. Learn how to break out of this vicious cycle.

Keywords: Epilepsy, sleep, sleep-related epilepsy, seizure activity, seizures, chronic, unprovoked, electrical storms, brain, neurologist, transition, sleep stage, wakefulness, seizure history, video EEG monitoring, video, brainwave, sudden death, sleep deprivation, sleep disorder, sleep apnea, anticonvulsants, antiepileptic drugs, antiseizure medications, phenobarbital, phenytoin, Dilantin, topiramate, Tompamax, zonisamide, Zonegran, lamotrigene, Lamictal, over-the-counter, prescription, sleep aide, Ambien, zolpidem tartrate, Sonata, zaleplon, Valium, diazepam, Restoril, temazepam, seizure control, sleep-wake cycle

Taking Control of Seizures

Taking Control of SeizuresAccepting a diagnosis of epilepsy can mean a life-long commitment to medication. Listen to the story of a young woman who found the right balance for the control of her seizures.

Keywords: Epilepsy, seizures, epileptic, epilepsy seizures, electrical impulses, focal epilepsy, partial epilepsy, partial complex epilepsy, tonic seizures, clonic seizure, tonic clonic seizures, neurological disease, generalized seizures, complex partial seizures, Trileptal, oxcarbazepine, Lamictal, lamotrigine, Neurontin, gabapentin, Keppra, levetiracetam, Gabitril, tiagabine, Topamax, topiramate, tegretol, carbamazepine, carbatrol, carbamazepine XR, Phenobarbital, Dilantin, phenytek, phenytoin, Deoakote, Depakene, valproate, monotherapy, anti-seizure medications, febrile seizures, benign rolandic epilepsy, EEG, ketogenic diet

Controlling Epilepsy Seizures

Controlling Epilepsy SeizuresDeciding on treatment for the seizure disorder epilepsy involves balancing several factors, including the kinds of seizures being treated and antiseizure medication side effects. Doctors agree that being on one drug at the lowest possible dose, monotherapy, is the best plan for minimizing drug interactions and reducing medication side effects.

Keywords: Epilepsy, seizures, epileptic, epilepsy seizures, electrical impulses, focal epilepsy, partial epilepsy, partial complex epilepsy, tonic seizures, clonic seizure, tonic clonic seizures, grand mal, petite mal, osteoporosis, neurological disease, generalized seizures, complex partial seizures, Trileptal, oxcarbazepine, Lamictal, lamotrigine, Neurontin, gabapentin, Keppra, levetiracetam, Gabitril, tiagabine, Topamax, topiramate, tegretol, carbamazepine, carbatrol, carbamazepine XR, Phenobarbital, Dilantin, phenytek, phenytoin, Deoakote, Depakene, valproate, monotherapy, anti-seizure, febrile seizures, benign rolandic epilepsy, EEG, ketogenic diet

Abnormal Periods

Abnormal PeriodsDoes your period seem unusual? Is it surprisingly heavy, or unpredictable and infrequent? Abnormal uterine bleeding comes in many forms, and has many different causes, from fibroids and polyps to hormonal problems. Fortunately, in many cases the condition can be cured quickly and easily. Join our experts to learn why AUB happens, and what you can do about it.

Keywords: abnormal period, menstruation, menses, bleeding, vagina, vaginal bleeding, period, abnormal menstruation, irregular bleeding, cancer, fibroids, fibroid, endometriosis, hormones, diagnosis, exam, test, study, hysteroscopy, menstrual bleeding, ultrasound

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