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Just diagnosed Epilepsy Society

During your diagnosis you will probably have seen a neurologist. Some neurologists specialise in epilepsy. It is the neurologist who will generally diagnose … See more

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URL: https://epilepsysociety.org.uk/about-epilepsy/just-diagnosed

About epilepsy Epilepsy Society

WebOver 600,000 people in the UK have epilepsy. Epilepsy is a common and serious neurological condition which affects the brain and nervous system. Seizures …

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Non-epileptic seizures and functional seizures Epilepsy Society

WebFunctional seizures happen unconsciously, which means that the person has no control over them and they are not put on. This is the most common type of NES. …

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Choice of care and getting a second opinion Epilepsy Society

WebAlthough you do not have a legal right to receive a second (or ‘further’) opinion, you can ask your GP or hospital doctor or consultant to be referred to another …

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Care and treatment: your rights and choices Epilepsy Society

WebOur ‘Care and treatment: your rights and choices’ information explains your rights and choices with regard to your epilepsy care and treatment. ‘Rights’ are in the …

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Involvement in your own healthcare Epilepsy Society

WebYou have a right to be involved in your health and care and to be given enough information to make informed decisions. Women and girls with epilepsy should …

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Safety and risk Epilepsy Society

WebSometimes, taking a risk can mean trying something new and challenging yourself in a positive way. But, risk can also mean the chance of injury, danger, or …

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Your care plan/review Epilepsy Society

WebYou can ask for a review of your epilepsy with either your GP, ESN, or your specialist, depending on how your epilepsy is. The review should look at your epilepsy, …

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Telling your employer about your epilepsy Epilepsy Society

WebSome people worry that telling an employer about their epilepsy might affect their chance of getting a job or being treated fairly at work. Although discrimination can …

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Work and employment for people with epilepsy

WebWhether someone’s epilepsy affects their work depends on whether they have seizures, what their seizures are like and how often these happen. It also depends …

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Travel insurance Epilepsy Society

WebIf you have epilepsy, some insurance companies will charge you more because epilepsy is classed as a ‘pre-existing medical condition’. To make sure that an …

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Anxiety Epilepsy Society

WebAnxiety is common. Anxiety is very common and can start at any time of life. It can come and go, depending on what is happening in your life. Sometimes anxiety also …

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Epilepsy and the homeless

WebIt is well documented that homeless people experience poorer physical and mental health with drug and alcohol abuse more likely to be problematic. Epilepsy is also …

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Bone health in epilepsy

WebEnzyme inducers, such as carbamazepine (CBZ), phenytoin (PHT), topiramate (TOP) and phenobarbitone (PB), would be expected to increase hepatic vitamin D catabolism, …

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Links between epilepsy and mood Epilepsy Society

WebBefore a seizure you may feel irritable, anxious, depressed, or aggressive. This may last for a few hours or days, and your mood may get better after the seizure …

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Swimming and water sports Epilepsy Society

WebSwimming is great exercise, with the right safety precautions. You could speak to your doctor or epilepsy nurse about safety when swimming. It is a good idea to …

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Focal impaired awareness seizures Epilepsy Society

WebFocal impaired awareness seizures (previously called complex partial seizures) Focal impaired awareness seizures (FIAS) affect a bigger part of one …

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Medication updates Epilepsy Society

WebUPDATE 2 August 2023. Novartis says they are now able to supply both Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®) 300mg and 600mg tablets. If anyone is experiencing supply …

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Febrile convulsions a practical guide

WebIn hospital-based series rates of subsequent afebrile seizures and/or epilepsy (defined as ‘recurrent’ afebrile seizures) have varied from 7% to 40%19. In the population-based …

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