| It's unfortunate that there are still quite a few | | | | means only if it does not interfere with higher |
| misconceptions today about the disease of epilepsy | | | | functioning, and if the patient has not responded to |
| and its many forms. While many have a basic | | | | medication. |
| knowledge of the disease as being a seizure disorder, | | | | Those with epilepsy cannot control or even anticipate |
| this is usually where their knowledge ends. A true | | | | when a seizure will strike. It is a mistake to think that |
| understanding of this condition, and of what it means | | | | even if they are taking their medication that they can |
| for the patient, is often lacking. So while we can't | | | | do either. While most can go years, perhaps even |
| substitute a medical degree in this small article, | | | | the rest of their lives without a seizure when being |
| hopefully we can give you some helpful information | | | | treated properly, others can have recurring incidents. |
| about epilepsy that will be useful if you or someone | | | | Those who suffer from this disorder need support and |
| you know suffers from this condition. | | | | encouragement. They may face restrictions as to |
| First note that epilepsy does exist in many forms. | | | | being able to handle employment or being granted a |
| Seizures in the brain can manifest themselves in many | | | | driver's license. It can be a frightening and even |
| different conditions. Many people assume that an | | | | downright embarrassing ordeal. |
| epileptic seizure results in the uncontrolled jerking | | | | Hopefully those who have friends or family with |
| movement that we are often familiar with. However, | | | | epilepsy understand their concerns and are able to |
| some seizures can result in an almost paralytic | | | | lend support and encouragement as much as |
| episode, such as staring blankly. You may have also | | | | possible. It's also recommended that the patient be in |
| heard of narcolepsy, where a person actually falls | | | | touch with his or her doctor regularly, as they are |
| asleep for several seconds because of a seizure. | | | | always developing new medications and treatment |
| And epilepsy can bring about involuntary jerking or | | | | options for this condition. |
| spasmodic movements of the body, but not always to | | | | Common vitamins and over the counter can help with |
| the degree that many assume. Sometimes these | | | | epilepsy such as Vitamin B, Brewer Yeast, Ginkgo, |
| movements can more resemble twitching or slight | | | | Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Zinc, Selenium, Cysteine and BTH |
| spasms. The types of seizures that result in | | | | Vitamin B6 in some cases has been shown to be a |
| complete loss of body control, called gran mal or | | | | natural means of controlling the disease in infant |
| tonic-clonic, are very rare. | | | | suffering from these violent seizures. Brewer Yeast |
| The causes of epilepsy are also varied, and | | | | is a good source of Vitamin B. |
| sometimes cannot be found in a particular patient. | | | | Ginkgo allows more oxygen to the bran, enhancing |
| However, most are caused by strokes, tumors, head | | | | mental performance. Dr. Bazan has been doing studies |
| trauma, an abnormality in the brain that is typically | | | | that seem to suggest that that free radical |
| present at birth, scarring of the brain tissue, growth, | | | | scavengers may help epileptics. Vitamin E, C, Zinc, |
| cysts, or infections. Typically cases of epilepsy can | | | | Selenium, Cystein and BTH are all considered free |
| be treated with medication if the cause can be traced, | | | | radical quenchers. |
| however, some more severe cases may require | | | | Always consult your doctor before using this |
| surgery. This procedure is done if it is necessary to | | | | information. |
| remove parts of the damaged brain. Of course this | | | | |