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Epilepsy can affect anyone, however, it’s most commonly developed during childhood or in older adults. Adults over the age of 65 are the most at risk category for epilepsy seizures. The question remains though, once developed, will epilepsy get worse with age?  It’s certainly possible that the severity and frequency of seizures can increase as…

Category: Education

Diagnosing epilepsy can be a challenging process at times. There is no singular test that can be used to confirm a diagnosis of epilepsy, rather a collection of investigations that can be used to help confirm a diagnosis.  In this post, we’re going to talk through some of the most common testing methods and what…

Category: Education

Many people with epilepsy will also fall into the growing number of people worldwide who want to get a tattoo. Quite rightly so, a common question for people with epilepsy before getting a tattoo is whether it’s safe to do so.  Of course, this is an entirely personal choice and one that should be made…

Category: Living with Epilepsy

People with epilepsy will often find that their career choices are more limited. There are certain roles that are simply unsafe to do and therefore off limits for a person with epilepsy. Equality laws do state that employers must make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for people with disabilities wherever possible to ensure they are able to do…

Category: Living with Epilepsy

One of the most common questions asked by people who have been diagnosed with epilepsy is “can you have a baby if you have epilepsy?”. The answer is that the vast majority of women who have epilepsy are able to have normal pregnancies and healthy babies.  Hopefully this is reassuring for anyone who has been…

Category: Living with Epilepsy

Living with epilepsy can be undoubtedly challenging. Remaining safe is a key component to life with epilepsy and it can be overwhelming to think about every day. Fortunately, there are a number of products, aids and technologies that are aimed at helping people with epilepsy.  Please note: Technologies included in this article are not always…

Category: Living with Epilepsy