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Hi there, folks - My name is Madisyn, I'm 21 years old and I've been diagnosed with epilepsy for three years since I had my first (of seven) seizures when I was 18. I've got a good support system, but I haven't spoken with any epileptics ever as far as I recall. So, I'm curious what peoples'...

When I went to my doctor last Friday, I told him about my brain injuries and the brain atrophy and also the aura's and he was rather surprised at how many brain trauma's I've had and said that was most likely the cause of my brain atrophy. I said I read that a complication of atrophy can be...

Hi there guys! I have a survey that needs filling in, that relates to injuries caused by epileptic seizures. It is part of my third year project and would be very grateful if you can spare 5-10 minutes of your time to complete it. The information gathered is anonymous and confidential and...

A moment of unresponsiveness; the inability to recall what just happened; convulsions or jerking movements; sudden stiffness of the body: These are classic symptoms of an epilepsy seizure -- triggered by abnormal electrical impulses in the brain. And while these symptoms may indicate epilepsy...

While there are about 40 different kinds of epilepsy, there are probably even more types of seizure disorders -- caused by a number of internal and external events. However most doctors and publications agree upon a number of possible or even probable reasons for these seizures. Here are just...