Non-epileptic seizures and functional seizures - Epilepsy Society
Sep 23, 2024 · Seizures that are not due to epilepsy are sometimes called 'non-epileptic seizures'. They can have a physical cause such as low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) or may …
Absence seizures (previously called petit-mal) - Epilepsy Society
Mar 15, 2020 · Typical absences. During a typical absence the person becomes blank and unresponsive for a few seconds. They may appear to be 'daydreaming'. The seizures may not …
Epileptic seizures - Epilepsy Society
Sep 18, 2024 · stiffness or twitching in part of the body, (such as an arm or hand); a feeling of numbness or tingling; a sensation that an arm or leg feels bigger or smaller than it actually is; …
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy - Epilepsy Society
Feb 23, 2020 · Vagus Nerve Stimulation therapy is a treatment for epilepsy that involves a stimulator (or 'pulse generator') which is connected, inside the body, to the left vagus nerve in …
Epilepsy facts and myths
Feb 16, 2020 · FACT 2: Around 1 in 100 people has epilepsy, and of these people, up to 5% have photosensitive epilepsy. Triggers differ from person to person, but common triggers include a …
List of anti-seizure medication - Epilepsy Society
Oct 8, 2024 · Here is a list of anti-seizure medication (ASM), previously called anti-epileptic drugs or AEDs, with links to information about what type of seizures they are used for, doses, and …
About epilepsy | Epilepsy Society
Mar 15, 2020 · Over 600,000 people in the UK have epilepsy. Epilepsy is a common and serious neurological condition which affects the brain and nervous system. Seizures always start in the …
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
Feb 23, 2020 · SUDEP is when someone who has epilepsy dies suddenly and no other cause of death can be found. There are over 600,000 people with epilepsy in the UK. Approximately 1 …
Current antiepileptic drug targets. Voltage-gated sodium channels Voltage-gated sodium channels are responsible for depolarisation of the nerve cell membrane and conduction of action …
Downloadable leaflets and factsheets | Epilepsy Society
Aug 18, 2020 · After a first seizure (PDF 658KB) - Anyone can have a single seizure at some point in their life.For some people this can be a frightening and upsetting event. Alcohol, drugs …