Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy - Epilepsy Society
WEBFeb 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 the neck. The stimulator sends regular, mild electrical stimulations through this nerve to help calm down the irregular electrical brain activity that leads to seizures.
Absence seizures (previously called petit-mal) - Epilepsy Society
WEBMar 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 be noticed because they are brief. The person may stop what they are doing, look blank and stare, or their eyelids might blink or flutter. They will not respond to what is …
What is epilepsy? | Epilepsy Society
WEBMar 15, 2020 · Epilepsy - an introduction. Epilepsy is a neurological condition where there is a tendency to have seizures that start in the brain. Not all seizures are due to epilepsy. Other conditions that can look like epilepsy include fainting, or when people with diabetes have low blood sugar and have a diabetic seizure.
Seizure diaries - Epilepsy Society
WEBMar 15, 2020 · Seizure diaries. Keeping a seizure diary can be useful to help you record when your seizures happen and to see whether there are any specific triggers for your seizures. Sometimes, known triggers can be avoided to help reduce the number of seizures. It can be helpful to take your completed diary to medical appointments to show your …
Emergency medication - Epilepsy Society
WEBFeb 16, 2020 · Each booklet costs £1.20 (including p&p) and you can order them through the online shop. Emergency Medication – using buccal midazolam to treat prolonged seizures. Emergency Medication – using rectal diazepam to treat prolonged seizures. As well as information about status epilepticus (‘status’) and how it is treated, the booklets ...
Medication updates - Epilepsy Society
WEBJun 6, 2024 · UPDATE 2 August 2023. Novartis says they are now able to supply both Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®) 300mg and 600mg tablets. If anyone is experiencing supply issues, they should ask their pharmacist to call Novartis Customer Care team on 0845 741 9442. This information relates to England, Scotland and Wales.
Children - Epilepsy Society
WEBMar 15, 2020 · The type of epileptic seizure a child has depends on which area of their brain is affected. There are two main types of seizure: focal seizures and generalised seizures. Focal seizures start in only one side of the brain and generalised seizures affect both sides of the brain. Generally, adults and children have the same types of seizure.
Driving and epilepsy - quick guide | Epilepsy Society
WEBFeb 23, 2020 · If you have asleep seizures only, and have never had an awake seizure before, then you can drive after having asleep seizures for 1 year, even if you are still having asleep seizures (as long as you do not have any awake seizures). This is with or without medication. If you have an awake seizure you must stop driving and tell the …
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
WEBFeb 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 in 1,000 people with epilepsy, lose their lives to (SUDEP) every year. The percentage of the population affected by SUDEP is relatively low, and there are things …
About epilepsy | Epilepsy Society
WEBMar 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 brain and are caused by many different underlying causes, including a person's genetics, a structural change in the brain or from other underlying conditions.