... Dravet syndrome is most often caused by a mutation (change) in the SCN1A gene, which plays a big role in how neurons (brain cells) send signals to each other. This gene affects sodium channels — a major player in controlling levels of excitation in the brain. When SCN1A doesn’t work correctly, the brain becomes too excitable. ...
How Dravet Syndrome Affects Life Expectancy and Survival Rates
... Dravet syndrome is most often caused by a mutation (change) in the SCN1A gene, which plays a big role in how neurons (brain cells) send signals to each other. This gene affects sodium channels — a major player in controlling levels of excitation in the brain. When SCN1A doesn’t work correctly, the brain becomes too excitable. ...
... References Epilepsy Facts and Stats — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention What Is Epilepsy? ...
... How do you manage your condition while maintaining your lifestyle? Share your experience in the comments below, or start a conversation by posting on your Activities page. ...
... As a parent I cannot control her seizures, I cannot be there every time to hold her hand, pat her back and try and make it all okay. I have to let go, let her be brave, live life and not retreat from challenges or having fun." Have you had moments of letting go just when you needed it most? What helps you 'let go' of things out of your control? ...
The Power of Letting Go of What You Can't Control
... As a parent I cannot control her seizures, I cannot be there every time to hold her hand, pat her back and try and make it all okay. I have to let go, let her be brave, live life and not retreat from challenges or having fun." Have you had moments of letting go just when you needed it most? What helps you 'let go' of things out of your control? ...
... For instance, research shows that biotin, creatine, pyridoxine, and folinic acid can all be used to treat conditions in which that respective nutrient is missing. In other cases, medication may be prescribed to help manage the disorder.Lifestyle changes may be able to help, too. ...
What Are Metabolic Disorders, and How Can They Cause Epilepsy?
... For instance, research shows that biotin, creatine, pyridoxine, and folinic acid can all be used to treat conditions in which that respective nutrient is missing. In other cases, medication may be prescribed to help manage the disorder.Lifestyle changes may be able to help, too. ...
... • "For me, trusting myself is key, the doctors aren't having these experiences, the support system around me all worried and drowning me with pity is not helping me, it brought me to a question, "What is this energy really, and how can I utilize it in my life?" ...
The Importance of Trusting Yourself
... • "For me, trusting myself is key, the doctors aren't having these experiences, the support system around me all worried and drowning me with pity is not helping me, it brought me to a question, "What is this energy really, and how can I utilize it in my life?" ...
... What tips would you recommend to help set healthy limits with others?Share in the comments below or directly on MyEpilepsyTeam. ...
... Here are a few easy actions you can take to welcome and support other members: Hug or like someone's post Say hello to a new member Answer a question in Q+A Add someone to your team Consider other ways to get started on MyEpilepsyTeam Together we make a stronger community! ...
What Melanie Griffith’s Epilepsy Diagnosis Does for the Rest of Us
... Here are a few easy actions you can take to welcome and support other members: Hug or like someone's post Say hello to a new member Answer a question in Q+A Add someone to your team Consider other ways to get started on MyEpilepsyTeam Together we make a stronger community! ...
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... Always check with your healthcare provider or pharmacist to make sure the OTC products you choose don’t have a drug interaction with your current medications.Read about what to do if you vomit your seizure medication.Illicit Drugs and SeizuresMany illegal or recreational drugs are associated with seizures. ...
Which Drugs and Medications Can Raise the Risk of Seizures?
... Always check with your healthcare provider or pharmacist to make sure the OTC products you choose don’t have a drug interaction with your current medications.Read about what to do if you vomit your seizure medication.Illicit Drugs and SeizuresMany illegal or recreational drugs are associated with seizures. ...
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