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The UK is currently grappling with a concerning shortage of crucial medications, and individuals with epilepsy are among those severely affected. This situation has sparked widespread alarm and prompted urgent calls for government intervention. The Scale of the Problem Recent reports indicate that many individuals with epilepsy are struggling to access their prescribed medications. This…

Category: Treatments

Living with epilepsy often involves not only managing physical symptoms but also addressing the psychological impact that the epilepsy can have on an individual's well-being. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a valuable therapeutic approach that can empower individuals with epilepsy by helping them navigate and cope with the emotional challenges associated with epilepsy. In this…

Category: Living with Epilepsy, Treatments

In the realm of epilepsy, the management of new-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE) poses unique challenges. However, a promising avenue of research has emerged, focusing on the potential of Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) as a novel treatment option. This blog post delves into recent research that investigates the application of VNS in NORSE, shedding light…

Category: News, Treatments

Many people with epilepsy will understandably look for various treatment options in a quest to control their seizures or lessen their frequency and severity. Acupuncture is one such treatment that many people with epilepsy will consider or try and in this article we’ll discuss it as a treatment option, as well as a quick look…

Category: Treatments

When first-time parents, Angelique and Darryl’s newborn daughter, Bella, began to have periods where she would “become absent” at just 3 and a half months old, they were of course concerned.  Her Mother, Angelique commented that “Bella was fine one minute then staring into space the next. It was like she was absent for a…

Category: News, Treatments

Around 65 million people worldwide live with epilepsy and reducing the number of seizures they experience is always a key concern. This is often done through a number of treatment options, such as anti-epileptic medications (AEDs), surgery, specialised diets and a number of other options. However, is it possible that music could also help to…

Category: News, Treatments