Only one in three people in Ireland would know what to do if they saw someone having an epileptic seizure despite more than half of adults knowing a person with epilepsy, new research shows. The survey also shows 78% of people believe there is a social stigma attached to epilepsy. Some 91% agreed there is […]
When third-grader Brennan Yamaguchi witnessed someone having a seizure, he worried about his best friend, who also has epilepsy. “People need to know how to help,” he told his mom, and began a campaign that went all the way to the Hawaii State Capitol! Brennan’s Quest to Help His Friend Melissa Yamaguchi was out shopping […]
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Some people with epilepsy may find it impacts their sex life. This may be due to physical changes from the condition, medications, or emotional issues around epilepsy and sex. Certain types of epilepsy may cause changes in the brain that impact sexual desire and arousal. Some epilepsy medications may affect sex drive or hormone levels which can also impact […]
“I did not tell my friends I had epilepsy out of fear that they would treat me differently”, says 21-year-old Huma*. “I am always hyperconscious of having a seizure in front of them so I avoid getting into situations which might trigger me, like going to the movies with them or getting on a rollercoaster,” […]
In Ontario, Canada, a group of psychologists and members of a community epilepsy support agency had long discussed the need for epilepsy education for schoolteacher’s. “We’ve found that teachers don’t have knowledge of epilepsy, and many are afraid of having children with epilepsy in their classroom because they feel overwhelmed by the possibilities,” said Mary […]
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