Focal seizures - Epilepsy Action
WEB‘Temporal’ sounds like this: tem-per-uhl or tem-pruhl If you have been diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy it means you have seizures starting in one or other of the temporal lobes. The temporal lobe is responsible for things …
About seizures - Epilepsy Action
WEBTonic-clonic seizures are the type of epileptic seizure most people recognise. In the past they were called grand-mal seizures. Tonic-clonic seizures can have a generalised onset, meaning they affect both sides of the brain from the start.
Driving - Epilepsy Action
WEBIf you have a driving licence, or want to get one, you need to tell the driving agency about your epilepsy. Many people with epilepsy are able to drive, as long as they meet the driving rules for their type of seizures.. Find out what to do if you’re told to stop driving, the rules for when you can drive again, and how to get your licence back.
Epilepsy medicines - Epilepsy Action
WEBHow do I take my medicine? Epilepsy medicine is usually taken once, twice or sometimes 3 times a day. It’s important to take it at the times prescribed by your doctor, because missing a dose can increase the risk of having a seizure.. It’s a good idea to get advice about what to do if you ever forget to take your medicines.
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy - Epilepsy Action
WEBThe vagus nerve sends messages between the brain and other parts of the body. In VNS therapy the generator is individually programmed to send electrical pulses to the vagus nerve at regular intervals, all day, every day.
First aid - Epilepsy Action
WEBSeizure first aid is about what you can do if you see someone having a seizure. Find out about different seizure types and how you can help keep someone safe by following some simple steps.
Dissociative (non-epileptic) seizures - Epilepsy Action
WEBLike epileptic seizures, dissociative seizures are episodes of uncontrolled movements, sensations or behaviour.But unlike epileptic seizures, dissociative seizures are not caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Instead, it’s thought they are a physical reaction to distressing triggers such as sensations, thoughts, emotions and difficult situations.
Childhood absence epilepsy (CAE) - Epilepsy Action
WEBChildhood absence epilepsy (CAE) is a common epilepsy syndrome affecting young children. Children with CAE have absence seizures, which cause a brief loss of awareness, several times a day.
Epilepsy-related deaths and SUDEP - Epilepsy Action
WEBWhat if I don’t have tonic-clonic seizures, am I still at risk? If you have other types of seizure, for example focal or myoclonic seizures, your risk of SUDEP is much lower than someone who has frequent tonic-clonic seizures. If you take epilepsy medicine to control your seizures, it’s important to keep taking it as prescribed.
Sleep seizures - Epilepsy Action
WEBHow can I tell if I am having sleep seizures? For every 100 people that have epilepsy, 10 to 15 of these will have sleep-related epilepsy. If you sleep alone, it can be difficult to know if you are having sleep seizures.