Status epilepticus is a very serious problem in the brain which needs fast attention, or it can be fatal. People with epilepsy should be aware of what status epilepticus is, how doctors treat it, and what precautions they can take to avoid it. Status Epilepticus sounds scary! What is it? It is when someone …
The doctors tell me I have psychogenic seizures? What does that mean? I’m not faking it! Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) are when a person has a physical event that looks like a seizure such as staring off or shaking of the body, but is not actually having seizure activity in the brain. If they …
It is important to consider driving laws in Michigan for people with epilepsy. Driving laws are in place to protect you as well as others on the road. This is because seizure-like activity behind the wheel can make a person lose control of their vehicle, leading to severe, sometimes deadly injury, to themselves and others. Driving laws are decided by the state you live …
Is the COVID-19 vaccination safe for me? Yes, COVID-19 vaccinations are recommended for anyone over the age of 12. All COVID-19 vaccines that are available in the United States have been proven to be effective in clinical trials, and in the real world. They offer protection from severe illness by 90 percent or more to …
Debunking popular myths related to medical marijuana Myth: All medical marijuana is the same. Fact: All medical marijuana is not the same, and it’s difficult to know what you’re getting. While pharmaceutical-grade CBD is a purified, highly concentrated formulation manufactured under strict safety and effectiveness standards, there are many strains of medical marijuana with varying …
Is Epilepsy Inherited? Heredity (genetics or the physical traits we get from our parents) plays an important role in many cases of epilepsy. For instance, not everyone who has a serious head injury (a clear cause of seizures) will get epilepsy. Those who do develop epilepsy may be more likely to have a history of …
Ketogenic diets for drug‐resistant epilepsy Background Epilepsy is a disorder where recurrent seizures (fits) are caused by abnormal electrical discharges from the brain. In most people seizures can be controlled by one or more antiepileptic medicines, but seizures may not be helped by these medicines after a while (called drug‐resistant epilepsy). For people who have …
