Tuesday, June 17, 2014

I have Epilepsy. What should I ask my doctor?

Questions to Ask a Doctor about Epilepsy

Are you sure I have Epilepsy? How is it diagnosed?

It is okay to be a little bit nervous about having Epilepsy. We always want to be sure we know why and how doctors decide what is going on with our bodies. It is okay to ask your doctor to explain the process to you. This can help put some of those worries at ease. Below is a video that gives a little bit of information on how Epilepsy is diagnosed.



What are the different treatments for Epilepsy and what are the side effects of Epilepsy medicine?
  • There are over 18+ prescription medications for epileptic patients. If the one your doctor prescribes is causing some difficult side effects. Don’t worry. There are many more options. Ask your doctor about what medications can help you avoid some tougher symptoms like drowsiness or lack of focus.
What precautions should pregnant women take?
  • If you are pregnant or someone you love has epilepsy and is pregnant, it is important for you to talk to your doctor about managing epilepsy and protecting the future child. Sometimes medications taken during pregnancy can affect the baby while breastfeeding. Your doctor can help you determine if your medications may affect your pregnancy. As long as you have great prenatal care and an open relationship with your doctor, having health children is absolutely possible.
What is epilepsy surgery?
  • Epilepsy is caused by abnormal brain activity. Our brains function much like a computer or any other electronic item. They depend on good wiring and electricity. When the wires get crossed or the electricity is too much or too little, the whole system fails. In epilepsy surgery, the doctor attempts to identify the parts of the brain that are causing the seizures.   Asking your doctor about what surgery would include can help you decide whether or not this is something that you may want to pursue.
Who may be able to have epilepsy surgery? 
  • Depending on how bad the seizure, some doctors may recommend surgery. Epilepsy surgery involves removing the part of the brain that is causing the seizures. If your medications do not seem to be helping, ask your doctor if surgery may be an option.  

Your doctor wants to help! So do not be afraid to ask any question you can think of!


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2 comments:

  1. How my son survived epilepsy.
    My son at the age of 13 suffered from terrible seizures as a result of the terrible condition called epilepsy according to EEG results and this was very humiliating and life threatening because he was continuously on life support drugs and medicines but none seemed to cure all they did was revive him and the seizure kept coming to him this lasted for 8 more years. The last time he had seizure in may last year i was called where i worked that my son had a terrible seizure, he was also revived from that but that day i wept. I was fortunate enough to explain my ordeal to a friend who invited Dr. Joseph who came and started treating my son with his medicine at our house for two months and in 3 months the seizure never happened again they were gone and even up till now he is very fine without any epileptic symptoms. Today he is 22 and i believe he has been cured. I think Epilepsy has a cure simply try to reach the doctor on (josephalberteo@gmail.com) for more information about his treatment process or how to get his medicine. Do not give up on yourself, i hope my son's story motivates you.

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