Coping With Epilepsy

The cause of all seizures is unclear, but doctors have come up with some reasons why they may occur. Common forms of generalized epilepsy, absence attacks, and tonic-clonic seizures are sometimes caused because of an inherited instability. This is where the inherited instability in functioning of neurones is responsible for these disorders. It is still not understood just how this genetic defect works, it could be the abnormality is in the structure of the neurone's outer membrance, which could cause electrical instability.

People uneducated about Epilepsy may have confused thoughts on what it really is. People have these "notions," which are partly or entirely not true. So, throughout this research paper, these notions will be proven untrue, mostly by factual information given by

Epilepsy is a condition/disorder that involves the nervous system, it is characterized by an abrupt, powerful bursts of electrical activity occurring in the brain. These bursts of electrical activity cause seizures to occur which affects muscle control, vision, movements, etc. Epilepsy is characterized into two types, one is partial epileptic seizures and the other type is generalized epileptic seizures.

A 20-year-old female with a known diagnosis of idiopathic generalized childhood absence epilepsy (CAE) was admitted to our epilepsy monitoring unit for prolonged video EEG to characterize the events of staring and medication efficaciousness. She was diagnosed with CAE at age of 7 years and failed multiple seizure medications. Most recently she is taking lamotrigine. Her EEG showed a background of 8-9 Hz alpha frequency with frequent periods of a rhythmic posterior predominant fast beta frequency of 16-20 Hz lasting 2-4 seconds, consistent with the fast alpha variant. No change in clinical activity was noted during these intervals. Interictally occasional burst of high amplitude right frontal and generalized frontal predominant 3 Hz spike and polyspike wave discharges were noted. Interestingly fast alpha variant if lasting ≥ 3 seconds, was followed by right frontal and generalized 3 Hz spike and wave discharges. Clinically during these intervals, patient had eye blinking, consistent with

Epilepsy refers to a seizure disorder where the central nervous system does not function properly. It is a neurological disorder. It is when nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures. There is no cure for epilepsy, but there are treatments to help limit the number of seizures. Most people that have epilepsy live normal lives with some or no restrictions. Most people outgrow their seizures once they get to adulthood. Seventy percent of people with epilepsy are diagnosed before the age of twenty and thirty percent develop a seizure disorder after the age of twenty. Understanding epilepsy’s origin, symptoms, diagnosis process, treatment options, and effects on daily life will eventually lead to a cure.

According to the epilepsy foundation website, “approximately 65 million people around the world have epilepsy” [9]. Of those, “between 4 and 10 out of 1000 people, will live with active seizures, and a third, will experience uncontrollable seizures because there is no available treatment that works for them” [9]. In addition, in Canada, an average of 15,000 people are diagnosed or learn that have epilepsy per year.

As a person growing up with epilepsy from birth, it is very hard. I had peer pressure, could not keep up with class and became very depressed that I attempted suicide. I was having so many grand mal seizures during the day, that my mother was called to come get me so much I had to be homeschooled. This lasted for almost a year which stopped me from being in the marching band and the orchestra. I later was not able to be in any physical activities for any school. After my random seizures became controlled, I went back to school & I had slipped from an honor student to a below average student.

Epilepsy is a disorder that compromises a lot of a child's independence. Many are doubtful they will ever drive a car. Some are concerned that their Epilepsy will get in the way of them becoming a parent. Many fear that eventually, their seizures will be what kills them. After researching about the effects of Epilepsy has on the life if not only adolescents, but on all epileptics, I have found that it is one the most difficult disorders to adjust living with. Epilepsy is a very crippling disorder, taking away most of a person's independence. But, there are also ways to overcome these struggles. With the support from loved ones, many Epilepsy patients are able to live their lives the same as any other person- one day at a

Those seizures affect the whole body and brain of the patient, and are much more serious than partial or focal seizure, which only affects one muscle or one part of the body,

The mind is the biggest thing separating human from animal. But does a human with a chronic illness have the same separation, or are they as useless as animals? Epilepsy is the most common chronic illness in the united states, chronic meaning lasting more than 6 months. Having a chronic illness can be tough for kids, the have to take medication night and day, tell their teacher you don’t zone out on purpose, and try their hardest to fit in like a normal kid.

There are many different types of epilepsy, although all fit into one of two categories: generalised or partial (also known as focal or local). Generalised refers to seizures that involve the entire brain at once, where partial refers to seizures that start from one area in the brain. Within generalised and partial epilepsy, there are two other categories, as well: idiopathic (the cause is genetic) or symptomatic (cause identified)/cryptogenic (cause suspected, but not discovered).

Next, my epilepsy and seizures are a roadblock. My seizures are affecting my future driving. Seizures caused me to have short term memory. My seizures cause me to have memory loss. Epilepsy gave me anxiety. I take medication and visit a doctor to try to remove this roadblock.

In our society today epilepsy is usually identified after an individual has experienced at least two seizures that are not due to a medical condition. The cause of epilepsy continues to be unknown, but they suspect many possible causes such as trauma at birth where the baby experiences a lack of oxygen to the brain, infections, ingestion of toxins such as lead, genetics, brain injury, or a hemorrhage or embolism ( Kowalak and Hughes

While an EEG is helpful in the determination of epilepsy type or cause it also shows much variation between patients and types. An EEG examination can show no abnormal activity in patients with some epilepsies and can also demonstrate apparent epileptic activity in patients with no history of the condition. Additional EEGs will not detect additional abnormalities. Spatial and temporal sampling limitations are often the cause of an unhelpful study of an epileptic patent (Fisher, 1995). Another problem with EEGs exists within its need for interpretation. Discrepancy often exists pertaining to which disturbances are considered significant. Imaging techniques are often used in addition to the EEG to help determine causation.

Epilepsy is the word used to describe a tendency to episodes , in which a variety of clinical phenomena may occur , caused by abnormal electrical discharge in the brain, between which the patient is his normal self. Other causes include metabolic abnormalities , drug and structural brine disease such as tumor , encephalitis , infection or head injury . In many patients there is a combination of mechanisms seizures may be broadly classified as : partial seizures , generalized seizures , unclassified . (3)