Seizure First Aid Ready Access this 30-minute online training from anywhere, anytime. Seizure First Aid Ready educates the public on the Epilepsy Foundation’s basic procedures for responding to ...

Electrical stimulation using implanted devices began in the 1980s. When used in epilepsy, a neuromodulation device sends an electrical signal to change what a nerve or the brain does. The purpose is ...

How do I choose the right rescue treatment for me? Choosing whether you need a rescue medication, and which medication to choose, should be done during a discussion with your healthcare provider about ...

What Causes DEE-SWAS? There are several different possible causes of DEE-SWAS, and in some cases, no cause can be found. Some children are found to have a brain malformation (when an area of the brain ...

Convulsive Status Epilepticus This term describes the more common form of emergency that can occur with prolonged tonic-clonic (also called convulsive or grand mal) seizures lasting longer than 5 ...

We are leading the fight to END EPILEPSY® in Montana by supporting and mobilizing the epilepsy community through educational activities, direct services, advocacy, as well as research to accelerate ...

People with epilepsy can make positive contributions in the workplace. Many people with epilepsy are able to work and successfully carry out their job duties. Having occasional (or even fairly ...

From donating money to clothing and household goods, there are many ways to support people living with epilepsy. Find out how you can start giving and making a difference today. Like a monetary gift, ...

Community Forums Archive While our community forum is now closed, you can still search the archive for questions about epilepsy and seizures. If you don’t see the question you’re looking for, connect ...

For most people—especially those who don't have very many seizures—epilepsy does not cause any serious problems with memory or thinking. If you have mostly primary generalized seizures (like absence, ...

How Can I Start Managing Seizures? Living with epilepsy is more than just knowing your type of seizures or what medicine to take. You need to learn how to manage and respond to seizures in a variety ...