Epilepsy

Epilepsy and pregnancy: What should you know before conception?

Oct 30, 2024

For many years, women with epilepsy were discouraged from having children due to fears about seizures and the risks posed by medications. However, with modern medical care, the situation has changed....

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How to live well with epilepsy?

Feb 13, 2023

Managing epilepsy can be tricky as there are a plethora of factors to consider for its care, but it is possible to live a full and fulfilling life with adequate care and attention.  Although it may...

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Epilepsy and daily life: our advice

Feb 10, 2020 • 2 comments

Alcohol, work, sports... what precautions should epilepsy patients take in their daily lives?

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Epileptic seizures: recognizing the symptoms and how to help

Jan 7, 2020

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure": discover the different types of epileptic seizures and our types on how to best treat them.

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Understanding epilepsy: what are the different types of seizures?

Feb 11, 2019 • 2 comments

Epileptic seizuresWhen people hear the phrase “epilepsy” they immediately think of one of the main symptoms of epilepsy: seizures. However, what many people aren’t aware of is the fact that seizures...

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Cannabis drug halves the risk of an epileptic fit in more than 40% of sufferers

Mar 2, 2018 • 6 comments

Cannabis drug halves the risk of an epileptic fit in more than 40% of sufferers, study finds Taking cannabidiol (CBD) with approved medications makes 10% seizure free The dual treatment enables up...