... 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. ...
... For the epilepsy veterans, what do you wish you knew when you were first diagnosed?Share in the comments below or directly on MyEpilepsyTeam. ...
... 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. ...
... Strokes are the most common cause of new epilepsy in older adults. It’s not always clear why epilepsy develops after a stroke, but recent research suggests that changes in brain cell pathways and a buildup of harmful substances may play a role.Other Risk Factors for Epilepsy and SeizuresOther risk factors can also raise the risk of epilepsy. ...
Causes of Epilepsy: Genetic Risk, Brain Injuries, and More (VIDEO)
... Strokes are the most common cause of new epilepsy in older adults. It’s not always clear why epilepsy develops after a stroke, but recent research suggests that changes in brain cell pathways and a buildup of harmful substances may play a role.Other Risk Factors for Epilepsy and SeizuresOther risk factors can also raise the risk of 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. ...
... What Do Stress Seizures Look Like? While stress can cause epileptic seizures, some people experience psychogenic nonepileptic seizures when they’re in psychological distress. These look a lot like epileptic seizures but aren’t caused by electrical impulses or activity in your brain. ...
9 Types of Seizures and Their Symptoms (VIDEO)
... What Do Stress Seizures Look Like? While stress can cause epileptic seizures, some people experience psychogenic nonepileptic seizures when they’re in psychological distress. These look a lot like epileptic seizures but aren’t caused by electrical impulses or activity in your brain. ...
... As one MyEpilepsyTeam member wrote, “I have a seizure every time I drink, even if it’s just a wine cooler.” It’s important to note that it’s not just the alcohol itself that can cause seizures. Binge drinking is associated with other seizure triggers, including disrupted sleep cycles. ...
Alcohol and Epilepsy: A Potential Seizure Trigger
... As one MyEpilepsyTeam member wrote, “I have a seizure every time I drink, even if it’s just a wine cooler.” It’s important to note that it’s not just the alcohol itself that can cause seizures. Binge drinking is associated with other seizure triggers, including disrupted sleep cycles. ...
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