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Intractable Epilepsy — An Overview

Intractable epilepsy (or refractory epilepsy) is any form of epilepsy that is not responsive to medication. In other word...
Medically reviewed by Evelyn O. Berman, M.D.

General Information

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Can Too Much Screen Time Cause Seizures? Medically reviewed by Chiara Rocchi, M.D.
Can Ear Infections Cause Seizures? Medically reviewed by Federica Polidoro, M.D.
Subclinical Seizures: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments Medically reviewed by Evelyn O. Berman, M.D.

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ADHD and Epilepsy: What’s the Connection? Medically reviewed by Luc Jasmin, M.D., Ph.D., FRCS (C), FACS
Dissociative Events Explained Medically reviewed by Evelyn O. Berman, M.D.
Epilepsy and Autism: Is There a Link? Medically reviewed by Chiara Rocchi, M.D.

Causes of Epilepsy

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What Are Metabolic Disorders, and How Can They Cause Epilepsy? Medically reviewed by Evelyn O. Berman, M.D.
Bone Density and Epilepsy: Are Antiepileptic Drugs a Risk for Osteoporosis? Medically reviewed by Ariel D. Teitel, M.D., M.B.A.
Head Trauma and Epilepsy: Brain Injuries and the Risk for Seizure Disorders Medically reviewed by Evelyn O. Berman, M.D.

Types of Epilepsy

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Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and Its Hidden Health Risks Medically reviewed by Chiara Rocchi, M.D.
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Medically reviewed by Evelyn O. Berman, M.D.
What You May Not Know About Abdominal Epilepsy Medically reviewed by Remi A. Kessler, M.D.

News

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Are People With Epilepsy Eligible for Moderna and Johnson & Johnson Booster Shots? Medically reviewed by Evelyn O. Berman, M.D.
Sudden Death Risk in Epilepsy Can Wane Over Time Written by MyEpilepsyTeam
Use of Common Epilepsy Drug in Pregnancy Tied to ADHD in Kids Written by MyEpilepsyTeam

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