I’ve had seizures since I was 5 years old, but they were not consistent. Some of the first seizures would happen at my friend’s houses. I remember trying to hold on and not pass out. It was only when ...

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 someone having a seizure. The ...

Treatment for status epilepticus is as follows: Rescue medications are used to stop the seizures.; Oxygen and other breathing support, as well as IV fluids can be given. If repeated seizures cannot be ...

Most people with epilepsy take one or more medicines. The goal is to prevent seizures with as few side effects as possible. To do this, it may be the right choice to change or lower the number of ...

Why is it important to have a Seizure Action (or Response) Plan? You and your family play in central role in your seizure management. Your success in managing epilepsy will depend on being prepared to ...

Join us for Purple Day ® on March 26 to harness the Power In Purple, the Epilepsy Foundation’s 2025 theme emphasizing the strength and resilience of the epilepsy community. Together, we can turn ...

Hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is a condition that happens when there is a loss of oxygen and/or reduced blood flow to the brain. It most commonly happens in the womb, or around the time of ...

The Epilepsy Foundation offers a variety of educational training programs on epilepsy and Seizure First Aid for both professionals and anyone who interacts with the public. Trainings are available ...

Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurring, unprovoked seizures. Your doctor may diagnose you with epilepsy if you have two unprovoked seizures or one unprovoked seizure with a high risk of ...

For about 3% of people with epilepsy, exposure to flashing lights at certain intensities or to certain visual patterns can trigger seizures. This condition is known as photosensitive epilepsy..

Our Involvement. The Epilepsy Foundation and 4 Paws for Ability are proud partners of Magnolia Paws for Compassion, a special program created by Eisai Inc. which seeks to increase awareness of animal ...

New terms to describe and classify seizures have been developed by the International League Against Epilepsy. This was done to make the names of seizures more accurate, less confusing, and more ...