Did My Child Just Have A Seizure?

07/12/2019

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/10/health/cameron-boyce-death-epilepsy.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&fbclid=IwAR0A1OpF-EvajuDm2boAwKQIileT2lSr5fbSdWk1u8g7ZRVhIaz0Fs8sSOU

The Disney Channel star’s family released a statement confirming his medical condition, which led to a fatal seizure over the weekend. In the U.S., about 2,600 people a year die from a disorder known as sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.

06/17/2017

This is what an EEG/electroencephalogram looks like. This is a recording of the brain waves. We like to see that brain wave activity when a patient is sleeping and awake and we also try to stimulate any hidden abnormalities by making the patient hyperventilate or flashing strobe lights. A normal EEG, does NOT rule out epilepsy (epilepsy = tendency to have seizures). Also, if someone has an abnormal EEG but no other suspicion for seizures, we have to be careful of how we diagnose and treat them.

08/23/2015

08/08/2015

Learn about EEGs, the information they provide, and what questions to ask your health care provider.

07/10/2015

only recently became its own board certification for physicians.

How do you think this will affect epilepsy treatment?

10/17/2014

It is Halloween season and November the Epilepsy Month is coming!! Decorate your pumpkins with the Purple color for Epilepsy Awareness! !

10/11/2014

http://www.epilepsy.com/article/2014/10/safety-concerns-discharge-epilepsy-monitoring-unit

Last week, safety factors in an epilepsy monitoring unit (EMU) were discussed. EEG testing can help diagnose if a person has epilepsy, the kind of seizures, if a new seizure medicine may help, or if other options such as surgery may be possible. Safety concerns will continue at home if medicines wer…

10/05/2014

Partnering with your child's neurologist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10CiSdkmFGA

Becoming your child's best advocate workshop - Dec 2013 http://mattyfund.org

09/27/2014

Would anyone be interested in "Epilepsy Wellness" web based/web cam confidential appointments with an epilepsy trained neurologist who can make you get a grasp on the epilepsy you or a loved one (adult/child/baby) may be suffering from? Someone who can guide you as to what questions to ask when you meet your doctor? And can guide you how to navigate thru school/life/work/hobbies/marriages/pregnancies etc? Help look at the records as an independant advocate. Or be a speaker somewhere (schools, support groups, etc ?

05/26/2014

The Epilepsy Foundation is committed to supporting physician directed care, and to exploring and advocating for all potential treatment options for epilepsy, including cannabidiol (CBD) oil and medical ma*****na. People with uncontrolled seizures live with the continual risk of serious injuries and…

11/05/2013

Medical ma*****na is legal in 18 states. And now, some parents are using it to treat their children's symptoms caused by autism, cancer, epilepsy and more. Some praise the results but others worry about long-term ramifications.

11/05/2013

The show "W**d Wars" sparked debate about medical ma*****na after featuring an episode about a father who uses the drug to treat his son's seizures.

11/05/2013

Spike Parrent had part of his brain removed to treat his seizures. A new study says such early drastic treatment may cure the disease.

11/05/2013

More than 300-thousand children in the United States suffer from epilepsy. Doctors need to observe and analyze their seizures to treat them. Now, new technology is making that easier for them and for the kids.

11/01/2013

It is now OFFICIALLY, Epilepsy Awareness Month everyone! :) Take this month to share facts, shatter the stigma, bust the myths, educate those who don't know about Epilepsy, remember the lives lost, ask your local officials to make awareness month known throughout your city and/or state and SO MUCH MORE!

November is Epilepsy's time to be in the spotlight! Go Purple!

In honor of Epilepsy Awareness Month, share our photo on all of your social media accounts! Encourage your friends and family to do the same! To kick off Epilepsy Awareness Month, how many LIKES and SHARES can we get this picture?

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10/06/2013

I have posted some epilepsy apps and hope that patients will download them and try them out, and share their experience with the app they like the most - and why they like the apps that work for them the best!

10/06/2013

A great app from the UK:
http://youngepilepsy.org.uk/news-and-events/news/11515-young-epilepsy-launches-pioneering-smart-phone-app