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General
Why do I have epilepsy?
What caused my epilepsy?
What is my epilepsy called?
What is epilepsy?
What is a seizure?
Who develops epilepsy?
Will I always have epilepsy?
Will I always have seizures?
Can others in my family develop epilepsy?
Are there different types of epilepsy?
Is it harmful?
Will I get a warning before a seizure?
What if I vomit?
What about epilepsy in later years?
Will my child grow out of epilepsy?
How long should seizures typically last?
How would I know if I had a seizure in my sleep?
Lifestyle issues
How will it affect my lifestyle?
What about sport and leisure?
Can I use a computer and T.V. safely?
What can I do to prevent seizures?
My tests were clear - How can I still have epilepsy?
Will I be able to lead a normal life?
What if I need to travel abroad?
What about alcohol?
Does stress play a part?
What about sleep?
Treatment
Do I have to pay for medication?
How is epilepsy treated?
How effective is treatment?
How often do I need to take medication?
What if I miss a dose?
I'm concerned about side effects
Are alternative therapies used in epilepsy?
What about medications' interactions?
What about rectal diazepam - when is it used?
If my seizures continue what are the options?
What is Vagal Nerve Stimulation?
Might I be a suitable candidate for surgery?
What new treatments are available?
Should my blood levels for medication be checked?
Women’s issues
Will I be able to have a baby?
Can I use contraception?
Is there a connection with monthly periods?
Will the medication affect my unborn baby?
Should I take folic acid in case of pregnancy?
How will my labour be managed?
What about care of the newborn for mums with epilepsy?
What about epilepsy in the menopause?
Diagnosis
How can doctors be sure it's epilepsy?
What is an EEG test?
What is a CT scan?
What is and MRI and do I need one?
Safety
What about safety at home?
What should someone do if I have a seizure?
I live alone - how can I improve my safety?
When does an ambulance need to be called?
Other
Where can I get support and information?
Who should I tell - who needs to know?
How will I manage out and about?
Is there an effect on sexuality?
When can I resume driving?
How can I explain epilepsy to my child?
Will it affect my employment?
What about schooling?
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