The Epilepsy Foundation Iowa provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy experts, EFIA ...

The Epilepsy Foundation New Jersey provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy experts, ...

The Epilepsy Foundation Nebraska provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy experts, EFN ...

TBI is a well-recognized cause of seizures and epilepsy. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the result of an external force on the head. TBI can occur as a result of the following: The head suddenly and ...

Seizures sometimes are not controlled with antiseizure medications. A number of different terms may be used to describe these including: “uncontrolled,” “intractable,” “refractory,” or “drug resistant ...

The active ingredient in Depakote changes in the body to valproate (val-PRO-ate), so you may also see this name used if you read about Depakote. A few other medicines also become valproate, so their ...

The electrical activity during a seizure is caused by complex chemical changes that occur in nerve cells. Brain cells either excite or inhibit (stop) other brain cells from sending messages. Usually ...

Focal Cortical Dysplasia (FCD) is a term used to describe a focal area of abnormal brain cell (“neuron”) organization and development. Brain cells, or “neurons” normally form into organized layers of ...

Help identify the cause of a person's epilepsy. It may lead to an accurate diagnosis and the best possible medical management. Help individuals with genetic epilepsy disorders whose seizures are not ...

The Epilepsy Foundation West Virginia provides programs and services that support people and families impacted by epilepsy. With the strength of a national organization and network of epilepsy experts ...

Feeling helpless watching someone have a seizure is difficult—whether it’s a loved one, friend, or even a stranger. Our training and resources can teach you how to recognize and respond to seizures ...