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An epilepsy syndrome is defined as a group of signs and symptoms that usually occur together and provides information on the types of medication and treatment that will be more effective. The features of a syndrome can include things such the age that the seizures started, gender, the types of seizures, the part of the…

Category: Syndromes

Depression is a common mood disorder that is especially prevalent for some people with epilepsy. Overall, 1 in 5 people will be affected by depression and 30-35% of those with epilepsy will experience depression at some time. Of course, everyone feels low from time to time, which in itself is not a diagnosis of depression.…

Category: Living with Epilepsy

Many people with epilepsy will report that memory can be a key issue. This can be due to a variety of reasons; various types of seizures, side effects of medications or the effects of epilepsy surgery are three potential causes. Sometimes it may be a consequence of seizure activity itself. It’s not uncommon for this…

Category: Living with Epilepsy

A carer isn’t necessarily someone who works as in healthcare and gets paid. Quite often it’s a family member, partner or friend who assumes the responsibility of caring for a person with epilepsy. It can be a significant responsibility and is often exhausting for those who are taking care of a loved one. 1 in…

Category: Living with Epilepsy

There is a link between epilepsy and sleep. In fact, some people only have seizures whilst asleep which can cause issues with the natural sleep cycle. Seizures whilst awake can also affect sleeping patterns and lead to a person with epilepsy being tired and missing out on important stages of sleep that helps the body…

Category: Living with Epilepsy

Diagnosing epilepsy is by no means simple, however, if there is a classic description of seizures this makes the diagnosis more straightforward. There are other medical conditions that present in similar ways to epilepsy that can make it more difficult to diagnose. Of course, this can be a stressful time for a person who isn’t…

Category: Seizures