The Epilepsy Foundation of America is proud to announce the appointment of Courtney Caputo as Chair of the National Board of Directors.

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It's a good idea to speak to your roommate about epilepsy and your need for daily medicine. Roommates are like extensions of family members and it's important that you feel comfortable taking your ...

Observing Seizures Tips Seizure Observation Recording - What to observe before, during and after seizures Seizure Description Form - (English and Spanish) - Describing seizures with pictures This ...

The Epilepsy Foundation is your unwavering ally on your journey with epilepsy and seizures. The Foundation is a community-based, family-led organization dedicated to improving the lives of all people ...

Understanding Epilepsy Basics Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures. Your doctor may diagnose you with epilepsy if you have two unprovoked seizures or one unprovoked ...

Epilepsy is said to have a genetic cause if seizures are the result of a known or presumed underlying genetic change, referred to as a DNA variant. DNA variants impact the structure, function, or ...

We are leading the fight to i mprove the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection in Arizona. We are doing so by supporting and mobilizing the ...

What are nonepileptic events due to other medical problems? There are also physical or medical events that may mimic or look like seizures. These are not the same as provoked seizures. They are also ...

The diary or calendar should be easy enough so you can use it on a regular basis – every time you have a seizure. It should be one that you can easily share with your doctors, nurses, and other ...

The onset or beginning of a seizure: Where seizures start in the brain tells a lot about what may occur during a seizure, what other conditions or symptoms may be seen, how they may affect someone and ...

Talk to Your Doctor Before making any changes, you should speak with your healthcare provider and think about the possible benefits and risks of stopping your anti-seizure medication (ASM). Stopping ...