Epilepsy: Living and Coping
Children With Epilepsy
Here’s advice on raising a child with epilepsy.
Understanding Seizures -- the Basics
A seizure occurs when there’s abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizures may go virtually unnoticed. Or, in severe cases, they may produce a change or loss of consciousness and involuntary muscle spasms called convulsions. Seizures usually come on suddenly and vary in duration and severity. A seizure may be a one-time event, or you may have seizures repeatedly. Recurrent seizures are called epilepsy, or seizure disorder. Less than one in 10 people who has a seizure develops epilepsy. Experts...
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Video: Epilepsy Drugs For Kids
Learn about the new hope for pediatric epilepsy.
Video: Epilepsy Drugs For Kids
Epilepsy Drugs for Children
Not all epilepsy drugs have been FDA-approved for children. Here’s what you should know.
New Mothers with Epilepsy
You can still be a super mom despite epilepsy!
Epilepsy in Your Child
Having a child with epilepsy changes family dynamics. Here’s what to expect.
Epilepsy in Childhood: Dealing With School
School is stressful enough, but kids with epilepsy worry more. Here’s how to help.
Epilepsy in Childhood: Dealing With School
Your Child, Sports, and Epilepsy
To keep kids safe – yet let them have fun – here are some tips.
Your Child, Sports, and Epilepsy
Child with Epilepsy: Handling Bad Behavior
Kids need discipline, but in special circumstances you may need to adjust.
Child with Epilepsy: Handling Bad Behavior
Teens with Epilepsy
Teen years are difficult anyway, but epilepsy presents special challenges.
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