February 13: International Epilepsy Day 2023 This year’s theme for International Epilepsy Day, “Step Up Against Stigma”, provides a platform for people with epilepsy, and those who care for them, to dispel myths with facts. “Epilepsy affects almost every aspect of the life of the person diagnosed with the disease,” said Dr. Francesca Sofia, president […]
People with epilepsy sometimes have trained service dogs to help their owners during seizures. They are trained to prevent injuries and seek help when needed. Reasons to Train a Service Dog for Epilepsy Alert Service dogs can perform various tasks related to their handlers’ disabilities. For people with epilepsy, these tasks are not limited to when a seizure occurs. Dogs […]
Please Register Advocacy in Epilepsy Educational Program Epilepsy and Women: Treatment Considerations Date: January 24, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm-7:00 pm EST Register by using the link below: https://bit.ly/3jYxnpq
Attention to sexual health in people with epilepsy is often lacking. Sexual dysfunction, however, is a side effect of epilepsy and the medications that treat it. Although not fully understood, epilepsy can also cause endocrine disorders that negatively impact the reproductive system, leading to infertility. People with epilepsy need to talk to their healthcare providers about ways to prevent sexual problems […]
Advocacy in Epilepsy Educational Program Epilepsy and Women: Treatment Considerations Date: January 24, 2023 Time: 6:00 pm-7:00 pm EST Register by using the link below: https://bit.ly/3jYxnpq
Patients with TLoC who do not have a firm diagnosis of uncomplicated faint, situational syncope, orthostatic hypotension, or symptoms suggestive of epilepsy should have a specialist cardiovascular assessment by the most appropriate local service. Transient loss of consciousness (TLoC) is loss of consciousness with complete recovery. It is commonly described by the patient as a […]
