Learn about epilepsy, seizures, and syndromes. With more than 3.4 million people living with epilepsy nationwide, the impact of our work matters. With your help, we've made huge strides in epilepsy ...

Neuromodulation involves using a device to send small electric currents to the nervous system. This type of therapy: Electrical stimulation using implanted devices began in the 1980s. When used in ...

You should also talk to your doctor before you start using any herbal medicines. Just because they come from nature does not necessarily mean they are safe for you to use. Other common medicines (even ...

Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) may prevent or lessen seizures by sending regular, mild pulses of electrical energy to the brain via the vagus nerve. The therapy consists of a device that is implanted ...

Some health problems or symptoms happen more often in people with seizures than in people without seizures. We can help you understand the impact of these complications and risks. What Are the ...

Feeling helpless watching someone have a seizure is difficult—whether it’s a loved one, friend, or even a stranger. Our training and resources can teach you how to recognize and respond to seizures ...

Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE) refers to a group of severe epilepsies that are characterized both by seizures, which are often drug-resistant, as well as encephalopathy, which is a ...

Why is it important to have a Seizure Action (or Response) Plan? My To Do List Questions For My Health Care Team Explore our Toolbox for other forms - including forms in other languages - that might ...

According to the CDC, on average 49% of lead health education teachers in secondary schools want professional development on epilepsy and seizures. Yet only 18.2% received professional development.

Seizure medicines may cause unwanted side effects in some people. Most of the time, the effects are mild and don’t last long. Often they can be treated by adjusting the dose or how a person takes it.

Benign rolandic epilepsy of childhood (BREC) Benign rolandic epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (BECTS) The name derives from the rolandic area of the brain, which is the part that controls movements ...

New terms to describe and classify seizures have been developed by the International League Against Epilepsy. This was done to make the names of seizures more accurate, less confusing, and more ...