People diagnosed with epilepsy face many difficulties and lifestyle changes, but a proper understanding of the disease is a vital first step toward maintaining a normal life. Written in simple terms, this invaluable resource answers commonly asked questions about epilepsy and explains how it is diagnosed and treated, both with medications and other treatment options. Filled with helpful tables and illustrations, the guide offers current, reliable information on diet, surgical treatments, pregnancy, sports, and much more.
Contents......Page 6
About the AAN Press Quality of Life Guides......Page 8
Foreword......Page 10
Preface......Page 12
CHAPTER 1 Diagnosing Epilepsy......Page 18
CHAPTER 2 Types of Seizures......Page 38
CHAPTER 3 Epilepsy and the Epileptic Syndromes......Page 50
CHAPTER 4 Treatment of Epilepsy with Drugs......Page 58
CHAPTER 5 Surgical Treatment for Epilepsy......Page 106
CHAPTER 6 Epilepsy and Women’s Issues......Page 118
CHAPTER 7 Epilepsy in the Elderly......Page 132
CHAPTER 8 Epilepsy and Quality of Life......Page 140
CHAPTER 9 Guides for Managing Common Problems/Staying Healthy with Epilepsy......Page 146
CHAPTER 10 Driving and Seizures......Page 156
CHAPTER 11 Stopping AEDS and Status Epilepticus......Page 162
CHAPTER 12 Complications of Epilepsy......Page 164
Appendix 1......Page 170
Appendix 2: Useful Sources of Information......Page 172
Glossary......Page 174
A......Page 176
C......Page 177
D......Page 178
E......Page 179
H......Page 180
N......Page 181
P......Page 182
S......Page 183
V......Page 185
Z......Page 186
