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Diet and nutrition Epilepsy Society

Although there is little evidence that your diet has a direct effect on seizures, a balanced diet provides essential nutrients and keeps … See more

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After a first seizure Epilepsy Society

WEBUsually, epilepsy is diagnosed after two or more seizures. It is a tendency to have repeated seizures that start in the brain. There are a number of other conditions …

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About epilepsy Epilepsy Society

WEBOver 600,000 people in the UK have epilepsy. Epilepsy is a common and serious neurological condition which affects the brain and nervous system. Seizures …

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Care and treatment: your rights and choices Epilepsy Society

WEBOur ‘Care and treatment: your rights and choices’ information explains your rights and choices with regard to your epilepsy care and treatment. ‘Rights’ are in the …

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Non-epileptic seizures and functional seizures Epilepsy Society

WEBFunctional seizures happen unconsciously, which means that the person has no control over them and they are not put on. This is the most common type of NES. …

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Access to your health records Epilepsy Society

WEBAccess to your health records. Our ‘Care and treatment: your rights and choices’ information explains your rights and choices with regard to your epilepsy care …

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Safety and risk Epilepsy Society

WEBSometimes, taking a risk can mean trying something new and challenging yourself in a positive way. But, risk can also mean the chance of injury, danger, or …

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Anxiety Epilepsy Society

WEBAnxiety is common. Anxiety is very common and can start at any time of life. It can come and go, depending on what is happening in your life. Sometimes anxiety …

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Your care plan/review Epilepsy Society

WEBYou can ask for a review of your epilepsy with either your GP, ESN, or your specialist, depending on how your epilepsy is. The review should look at your epilepsy, …

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Work and employment Epilepsy Society

WEBEpilepsy is the tendency to have seizures that start in the brain. Over 600,000 people in the UK have epilepsy. However, up to 70% (7 in 10) of people with …

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Stress Epilepsy Society

WEBFor some people, stress may be part of the reason that they develop epilepsy in the first place. Stress can cause issues with the development of the brain in …

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Bone health in epilepsy

WEBEnzyme inducers, such as carbamazepine (CBZ), phenytoin (PHT), topiramate (TOP) and phenobarbitone (PB), would be expected to increase hepatic vitamin D catabolism, …

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Epilepsy and the homeless

WEBIt is well documented that homeless people experience poorer physical and mental health with drug and alcohol abuse more likely to be problematic. Epilepsy is …

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Swimming and water sports Epilepsy Society

WEBSwimming is great exercise, with the right safety precautions. You could speak to your doctor or epilepsy nurse about safety when swimming. It is a good idea to …

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Links between epilepsy and mood Epilepsy Society

WEBBefore a seizure you may feel irritable, anxious, depressed, or aggressive. This may last for a few hours or days, and your mood may get better after the seizure …

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Medication updates Epilepsy Society

WEBAdvice to people with epilepsy. If anyone taking the medication has concerns, they should contact their healthcare professional regarding treatment. Clinicians can …

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Focal impaired awareness seizures Epilepsy Society

WEBFocal impaired awareness seizures (previously called complex partial seizures) Focal impaired awareness seizures (FIAS) affect a bigger part of one …

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Travel insurance Epilepsy Society

WEBIf you have epilepsy, some insurance companies will charge you more because epilepsy is classed as a ‘pre-existing medical condition’. To make sure that an …

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Freedom from discrimination Epilepsy Society

WEBEpilepsy is a physical, long-term condition. People with epilepsy are protected under the Equality Act even if their seizures are controlled or if they don’t …

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