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A trigger is something that often causes a person with epilepsy to have a seizure. This can vary from person to person and there are many things that may act as a trigger for a person with epilepsy. Part of learning to live with epilepsy is to figure out what things may trigger seizures in…

Category: Seizures

For most people, the bathroom might not seem a particularly dangerous place, however, for those with epilepsy it can be extremely hazardous. It’s essential the precautions are taken to ensure people with epilepsy remain safe whilst using bathroom facilities, especially whilst bathing. If you or someone you know has recently been diagnosed with epilepsy then…

Category: Living with Epilepsy

Epilepsy seizures are caused by electrical disturbances in the brain. There are various types of epilepsy seizures, a sudden burst of electrical activity that arises in the brain, it depends which part of the brain the seizure arises from as to how the seizure presents itself. Anybody can have a single seizure, however this is…

Category: Seizures

On the 24th March 2018, The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has banned prescriptions for medicines that contain sodium valproate for women who could potentially become pregnant. These medicines are often used to treat epilepsy and are more commonly known by their brand names, which include Epilim, Epilim Chrono, Epilim Chronosphere MR, Episenta…

Category: Treatments

Service dogs are amazing creatures that are able to perform various duties to help people who have disabilities. Many people are often surprised to find that there are service dogs for people with epilepsy too! However, what many people are unsure of is how effective these dogs are and how they can help in the…

Category: Seizures

There are a variety of treatments for epilepsy, the effectiveness of each one varies from person to person. Many people with epilepsy are able to control their seizures using conventional medication, however, for others it may not be possible. When this happens it may become necessary to seek complementary forms of treatment, one of which…

Category: Treatments