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Taking control of epilepsy


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My story: Jack, living with epilepsyListen to Jack detail his experience living with epilepsy while seeking treatment.
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Epilepsy: identifying and tracking seizure triggers
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Epilepsy: identifying and tracking seizure triggers

While seizure triggers are different for everyone, it helps to know what triggers are common.

Questions when changing treatments for epilepsy
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Questions when changing treatments for epilepsy

What to ask your healthcare provider when discussing new medications or surgery for epilepsy.

Caregivers

Understanding epileptic seizures
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Understanding epileptic seizures

Learn about different types of epileptic seizures and how to help someone who is having one.

Resources for parents of children with epilepsy
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Resources for parents of children with epilepsy

Patient education, patient assistance, and support groups for parents of children with epilepsy.

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A diet that may help treat epilepsy in adults
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A diet that may help treat epilepsy in adults

High-fat, low-carb diets may be helpful in the management of some types of seizure disorders.

Questions when choosing a medication to treat epilepsy
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Questions when choosing a medication to treat epilepsy

Information about choosing an antiepileptic drug (AED), for adults with epilepsy and parents of children with epilepsy.