Epilepsy

- U.S. sufferers: 3 millionWell (NYT): The Voices of Epilepsy (February 12, 2009)
- 200,000 new cases annually
- 10% of Americans have a seizure in their lifetime
- First book on epilepsy written in 400BC by Hippocrates
- Symptoms: Seizures, jerking movements, staring spells, loss of consciousness
- Onset most common in childhood or after 65
- Many children outgrow condition
- 30% of epileptics not helped by drugsWell (NYT): The Voices of Epilepsy (February 12, 2009)
- DisclaimerThe content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you have epilepsy, please consult your doctor.

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that involves problems with electrical signal transmission in the brain. It is a condition that is quite variable, where seizures range in severity.

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- Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide (Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) - $21.00
  
  The award-winning Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood is the standard resource for parents in need of comprehensive medical information about their child with epilepsy. Now...
  
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Where and how soon can epilepsy patients get this scan? 1 Answer

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Anyone have any experience with Zonisamide use for canine epilepsy in conjunction with phenobarbital? 1 Answer

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- Epilepsy affects 3 million Americans. MU Health Care's Epilepsy Program can help. http://muhealth.org/body.cfm?id=103&action=detail&ref=108
- @TonyaMezrich ohhhh. I didn't know that he has epilepsy. Poor bugs. Is he feeling better now?
- RT @bobguiney Off to Wisconsin w/ @thebandfromtv @greggrunberg @ScottGrimes to perform for epilepsy Meet us at the Madison Womens Expo Sat!
- RT @TheBandFromTV Heading to Madison, Wisconsin today w/@bobguiney @greggrunberg @scottgrimes James Denton, Jesse & more all for #epilepsy
- RT @MerleChloe: @TonyaMezrich What happened to Bugsy? poor lil guy, had 2 seizures in 2 days. he has epilepsy :( and was vomitting uncontrol
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