Does epilepsy ever go away?

Does epilepsy ever go away?

While many forms of epilepsy require lifelong treatment to control the seizures, for some people the seizures eventually go away. The odds of becoming seizure-free are not as good for adults or for children with severe epilepsy syndromes, but it is possible that seizures may decrease or even stop over time.

Can epilepsy kill you?

Death from epilepsy is rare. The leading cause of death among people with uncontrolled epilepsy, sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, or SUDEP, kills 1 in 1,000 people who have the disorder. Heart rhythm: Rarely, a seizure may cause a dangerous heart rhythm or cardiac arrest.

How can I stop seizures naturally?

Mobile phones and seizures: drug-resistant epilepsy is less common in mobile-phone-using patients. BACKGROUND: Epilepsy is a condition where patients have seizures due to abnormal nerve impulses in the brain. The effect of mobile phone radiation on patients with seizures is not known.

What can make epilepsy worse?

Triggers can differ from person to person, but common triggers include tiredness and lack of sleep, stress, alcohol, and not taking medication. For some people, if they know what triggers their seizures, they may be able to avoid these triggers and so lessen the chances of having a seizure.

Can you feel when a seizure is coming?

Seizures can last from a few seconds to a few minutes, and sometimes it's hard to tell that a person is having one, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Seizure signs and symptoms may include: Psychic symptoms—out-of-body feelings or not feeling “in the moment” Memory lapses.

What foods can trigger seizures?

Stimulants such as tea, coffee, chocolate, sugar, sweets, soft drinks, excess salt, spices and animal proteins may trigger seizures by suddenly changing the body's metabolism. Some parents have reported that allergic reactions to certain foods (e.g. white flour) also seem to trigger seizures in their children.

Why does lack of sleep cause seizures?

Sleep deprivation is the second most common trigger of seizures. However, the reason for which sleep deprivation can trigger a seizure is unknown. One possible thought is that the amount of sleep one gets affects the amount of electrical activity in one's brain.

What to do if you feel a seizure coming on?

To help someone having a seizure, focus on safety. Give the person room, clear hard or sharp objects, and cushion the head. Don't try to hold the person down, stop movements, or put anything in the person's mouth.

Does caffeine affect epilepsy?

Caffeine: This stimulant is found in a variety of foods and beverages, such as soda, tea, coffee, and chocolate. It can alter your brain's electrical signals and cause a seizure. In some cases, drug withdrawal can also cause a seizure. Sleep: Lack of sleep can stress your brain and increase your risk of seizures.

Why do flashing lights trigger epilepsy?

Photosensitive epilepsy (PSE) is a form of epilepsy in which seizures are triggered by visual stimuli that form patterns in time or space, such as flashing lights; bold, regular patterns; or regular moving patterns.

What’s the best seizure medication?

Myth 3: People with epilepsy aren't as smart as other people. Fact: Epilepsy has little to no effect on a person's ability to think, except during some seizures, during a short period following some seizures and sometimes as a side effect of certain anti-epileptic medications.

Does epilepsy run in families?

Epilepsy often runs in families. Family studies have shown that some epilepsy syndromes are completely determined by genetics, and genes are a major factor in other syndromes. Some inherited metabolic conditions also raise the likelihood of having seizures, as do some chromosomal disorders.

Can anxiety cause seizures?

Psychogenic seizures may happen when someone's reaction to painful or difficult thoughts and feelings affects them physically. Panic attacks can cause sweating, palpitations (being able to feel your heart beat), trembling and difficulty breathing. The person may also lose consciousness and may shake (convulse).

Is epilepsy hereditary from father?

Most children of people with epilepsy do not develop seizures or epilepsy. However, since genes are passed down through families, it is possible. If both parents have epilepsy, the risk is a bit higher. Most children will not inherit epilepsy from a parent, but the chance of inheriting some types of epilepsy is higher.

Does stress affect epilepsy?

Stress and anxiety are well-established triggers for seizures among people with epilepsy, and studies have shown that reducing stress may lower seizure risk for those with the condition. However, because scientists have been unclear about how stress causes seizures, such a treatment has proven difficult to find.