A seizure attack occurs when there is an acute abnormality in the electrical activity in the brain. To be classified as an epileptic, a person must have experienced either a minimum of two seizures that are at least 24 hours apart and not incited by a known medical disorder or one seizure and a high […]
The risk of autistic disorders in children is increased more than two and a half times when Topiramate is consumed during pregnancy. This drug, used to treat epilepsy, also more than triples the risk of intellectual disability, a study has found. Topiramate, used to treat epilepsy or migraine, causes neurodevelopmental disorders in children exposed to […]
Service dogs accompany their owners into public places much alike to medical devices assisting their disabled handlers. Service dogs are most commonly known for their guide work for the blind but can also help with various other disabilities! What is a Service Dog? The U.S. federal law recognizes a service dog as “a dog that […]
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 […]
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that can affect people of all ages. Individuals with epilepsy experience sudden changes in the brain’s electrical activity, called seizures. During a seizure, they may jerk, shake, or twitch. They may also lose consciousness. Due to these symptoms, a person with epilepsy may have concerns about getting a tattoo, a form of […]
It is a plant-based extract with numerous therapeutic benefits, such as anxiety relief, pain relief, epilepsy, etc. Cannabidiol or CBD has recently received so much media coverage, and you might have heard its name mainly for its association with the controversial marijuana plant. Although this plant has been around forever, it has suddenly become so […]
