Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Therapy - Epilepsy Society
WEBFeb 23, 2020 · Vagus Nerve Stimulation therapy is a treatment for epilepsy that involves a stimulator (or 'pulse generator') which is connected, inside the body, to the left vagus nerve in the neck. The stimulator sends regular, mild electrical stimulations through this nerve to help calm down the irregular electrical brain activity that leads to seizures.
Seizure types - Epilepsy Society
WEBMar 15, 2020 · The International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), a group of the world's leading epilepsy professionals, classifies seizures by dividing them into groups depending on where they start in the brain (onset), whether or not a person's awareness is affected and whether or not seizures involve other symptoms, such as movement.. This gives doctors a more accurate way to describe a person's seizures ...
What is epilepsy? | Epilepsy Society
WEBMar 15, 2020 · Epilepsy - an introduction. Epilepsy is a neurological condition where there is a tendency to have seizures that start in the brain. Not all seizures are due to epilepsy. Other conditions that can look like epilepsy include fainting, or when people with diabetes have low blood sugar and have a diabetic seizure.
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
WEBFeb 23, 2020 · SUDEP is when someone who has epilepsy dies suddenly and no other cause of death can be found. There are over 600,000 people with epilepsy in the UK. Approximately 1 in 1,000 people with epilepsy, lose their lives to (SUDEP) every year. The percentage of the population affected by SUDEP is …
List of anti-seizure medication - Epilepsy Society
WEBFeb 23, 2020 · Here is a list of anti-seizure medication (ASM), previously called anti-epileptic drugs or AEDs, with links to information about what type of seizures they are used for, doses, and possible side effects from either the British National Formulary (BNF), British National Formulary for Children (BNFC), the electronic Medicines Compendium (eMC) or the National Institute for Health and Care ...
Medication updates - Epilepsy Society
WEBJun 6, 2024 · UPDATE 2 August 2023. Novartis says they are now able to supply both Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®) 300mg and 600mg tablets. If anyone is experiencing supply issues, they should ask their pharmacist to call Novartis Customer Care team on 0845 741 9442. This information relates to England, Scotland and Wales.
Anti-seizure medication (ASM) - Epilepsy Society
WEBFeb 23, 2020 · ASM is a type of medication that aims to stop seizures from happening. It does not stop a seizure once it has started and it cannot cure epilepsy. Some medications are taken as a ‘course of treatment’ to cure a condition, for example, taking a course of antibiotics for an infection. ASM is different: it is a preventative medication taken ...
Driving and epilepsy - quick guide | Epilepsy Society
WEBFeb 23, 2020 · If you had your last seizure 1 year ago or longer you are able to apply for a new licence. Please note: to be able to drive you must also meet all normal driving requirements.. In all cases, you need to tell the driving agency (DVLA, or DVA in Northern Ireland) about your situation, as they may need to confirm that you can drive, or if you need to reapply for your licence, before you can drive ...
Seizure triggers - Epilepsy Society
WEBMar 15, 2020 · Common triggers include lack of sleep, stress, alcohol, and not taking their prescribed anti-seizure medication (ASM). Triggers don’t cause epilepsy but they can make seizures more likely for a person with epilepsy. Possible seizure triggers include: a high temperature due to an infection or illness. This may be a common trigger for some ...
About epilepsy | Epilepsy Society
WEBMar 15, 2020 · Over 600,000 people in the UK have epilepsy. Epilepsy is a common and serious neurological condition which affects the brain and nervous system. Seizures always start in the brain and are caused by many different underlying causes, including a person's genetics, a structural change in the brain or from other underlying conditions.