TYPES OF EPILEPSY

To understand epilepsy and seizures, familiarize yourself with the major types as well as epilepsy signs and symptoms. We’ve got basic information

Symptoms
Epilepsy Seizure Symptoms
Learn the warning signs that someone is having a seizure.

Types
Types of Epilepsy
There are several types of epilepsy, each with different causes, symptoms and treatments. Learn about idiopathic epilepsy, symptomatic epilepsy, and other types.

Types of Seizures
Six types of seizures are most common. Learn the symptoms of myoclonic seizures.

Complications
Epilepsy and Women’s Health
Epilepsy and pregnancy are a concern for women. Here’s what you should know.

Epilepsy Medications & Side Effects
Each epilepsy drug has potential side effects, including fetal abnormalities and gum problems.



TREATMENT

Knowing what to do when a person is having a seizure is an important part of treatment. But taking a longer view, the real objective of treating epilepsy is to stop seizures or control them as best as possible, and to help people with seizures to lead a full and unrestricted life according to their own wishes.

"No seizures, no side effects" is the motto for epilepsy treatment. Not every person will achieve that goal right now, but with more research more will achieve it each year. Many people may have the possibility of achieving better seizure control right now, but haven't gotten the help they need. While seizure medicines are the mainstay of epilepsy treatment, there are other approaches to think about too.

Here you'll find information about treating seizures and epilepsy. Start with the sections on Quality Measures, which gives an overview of what you can expect from your primary care physician or general neurologist when you have just been diagnosed or after you have already started treatment. Then go on to the basics at Treatment 101, followed by what to do if seizures don't stop and how to develop your health care team. Print this out to read, send it to a friend, and know that epilepsy.com is here to help.