A Neurological Condition That Causes Recurrent Seizures Epilepsy is a medical condition in which a person is predisposed to recurrent seizures. Seizures are brief episodes of involuntary movements and/or changes in consciousness that occur due to an alteration of brain activity. Epilepsy is caused by a variation in brain structure or function, which might be detected with […]
TikTok personality Laura Lee Watts has announced that her daughter Savannah Watts has passed away aged 15 after battling epilepsy for years. The TikTok star and mother of three confirmed the heartbreaking news with her followers in a video posted on Monday, February 13. The 33-year-old gained popularity on social media for sharing candid stories surrounding the upbringing of […]
A mum and son from Truro are taking on the challenge to walk 50 miles this month. Inspired by his favourite character, Super Mario, 7-year-old Jay Beach wanted to take on his own hero mission and raise money for Epilepsy Action. Jay’s mum, and trusty sidekick, Zoë Beach will be joining him on his 50-mile […]
Before she passed, Allyson made a decision to become an organ donor at age 17. Certain emails hit hard, like one received last week about this beautiful woman, Allyson. Allyson’s mom sent the email. She did so because Allyson is no longer here to be able to write it herself. Teri Julian said her daughter […]
A CHARITY has today launched Scotland’s first-ever national survey seeking to understand the effect epilepsy can have on the mental health of someone who has the neurological condition. People living with epilepsy, particularly those with uncontrolled and frequent seizures, are more likely to experience mental health issues such as anxiety or depression, as well as […]
There is no cure for epilepsy. However, many people can become seizure-free with the right type of treatment, which may include medication, management techniques, and a healthcare team on their side. This article discusses the outlook for people with epilepsy and how medical providers can reduce seizure activity in those with the condition. Outlook for Epilepsy The outlook […]
