... My name is Jolene Venuto. I'm a mom and a nurse. My son has severe epilepsy called Dravet, and I am a member of MyEpilepsyTeam. Jolene Vanuto is a dedicated nurse who has spent her career caring for others. ...
A Mother’s Story of Managing Seizures (VIDEO)
... My name is Jolene Venuto. I'm a mom and a nurse. My son has severe epilepsy called Dravet, and I am a member of MyEpilepsyTeam. Jolene Vanuto is a dedicated nurse who has spent her career caring for others. ...
... Spikes (Benign Rolandic Epilepsy) — Epilepsy Foundation Epilepsy Syndromes in Children — Johns Hopkins Medicine Childhood Absence Epilepsy — Epilepsy Foundation Absence Seizures — Epilepsy Foundation Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME) — Epilepsy Action Juvenile Absence Epilepsy — Epilepsy Foundation Juvenile Absence Epilepsy — Epilepsy Action Lennox-Gastaut ...
11 Types of Epilepsy and Their Symptoms
... Spikes (Benign Rolandic Epilepsy) — Epilepsy Foundation Epilepsy Syndromes in Children — Johns Hopkins Medicine Childhood Absence Epilepsy — Epilepsy Foundation Absence Seizures — Epilepsy Foundation Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME) — Epilepsy Action Juvenile Absence Epilepsy — Epilepsy Foundation Juvenile Absence Epilepsy — Epilepsy Action Lennox-Gastaut ...
... With Epilepsy — Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry Diagnosing Seizures and Epilepsy — Johns Hopkins Medicine What if My EEG Was Normal? ...
... I feel like I have it easier than my loved ones, who have to watch it happen or be prepared to rush home at a moment’s notice because I feel an aura coming on.What To Do for Someone Having a Seizure:There are a lot of first-aid sites that cover this better, but here are a few general points: If the sufferer is thrashing, don’t restrain them. ...
My Perspective: Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Epilepsy
... I feel like I have it easier than my loved ones, who have to watch it happen or be prepared to rush home at a moment’s notice because I feel an aura coming on.What To Do for Someone Having a Seizure:There are a lot of first-aid sites that cover this better, but here are a few general points: If the sufferer is thrashing, don’t restrain them. ...
... The chances are lower if seizures don’t respond to anti-seizure medications.Other causes — such as stroke or brain infections like meningitis — can also affect the brain and lead to seizures. In autoimmune encephalitis, the body’s own immune system attacks the brain by mistake, which can lead to seizures or epilepsy. ...
Causes of Epilepsy: Genetic Risk, Brain Injuries, and More (VIDEO)
... The chances are lower if seizures don’t respond to anti-seizure medications.Other causes — such as stroke or brain infections like meningitis — can also affect the brain and lead to seizures. In autoimmune encephalitis, the body’s own immune system attacks the brain by mistake, which can lead to seizures or epilepsy. ...
... How do you manage your comorbid conditions? Share your experience in the comments below, or start a conversation by posting on your Activities page. ...
... Find Your Team On MyEpilepsyTeam, the social network for people with epilepsy, members come together to ask questions, give advice, and share their stories with others who understand life with epilepsy. What kind of seizures do you or your child have and what are the symptoms? ...
9 Types of Seizures and Their Symptoms (VIDEO)
... Find Your Team On MyEpilepsyTeam, the social network for people with epilepsy, members come together to ask questions, give advice, and share their stories with others who understand life with epilepsy. What kind of seizures do you or your child have and what are the symptoms? ...
... The problem is, when you sober up the next day, it’s like going through withdrawals.”It’s also important to understand that quitting alcohol after a period of alcohol abuse or misuse may be harder for people diagnosed with epilepsy than it is for those without it. People with epilepsy may have a higher risk of withdrawal seizures than others. ...
Alcohol and Epilepsy: A Potential Seizure Trigger
... The problem is, when you sober up the next day, it’s like going through withdrawals.”It’s also important to understand that quitting alcohol after a period of alcohol abuse or misuse may be harder for people diagnosed with epilepsy than it is for those without it. People with epilepsy may have a higher risk of withdrawal seizures than others. ...
... I have to get up and face the world every day for my kids.”Seek SupportWhether you go to therapy, join peer support groups, or find community on MyEpilepsyTeam, talking to others who understand what you’re going through can be a vital part of managing your health. ...
Bipolar Disorder and Epilepsy: What’s the Connection?
... I have to get up and face the world every day for my kids.”Seek SupportWhether you go to therapy, join peer support groups, or find community on MyEpilepsyTeam, talking to others who understand what you’re going through can be a vital part of managing your health. ...
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