Focal seizures - Epilepsy Action
WEBFocal aware seizure. During a focal aware seizure, you stay fully aware of what’s happening around you, even if you can’t move or respond. This type of seizure used to be called a simple partial seizure. Some people with epilepsy use the word ‘aura’ to describe the feeling they get that warns them they’re about to have a tonic-clonic ...
Buccal midazolam - Epilepsy Action
WEBBuccal Midazolam – Buccal midazolam is one type of emergency medicine used to stop prolonged seizures. Buccal – means the space between the gum and cheek where the medicine is administered. Midazolam – is the name of the medicine. Midazolam works by reducing electrical activity in the brain which can stop seizures.
Absence seizures - Epilepsy Action
WEBTypical absences. If you are having a typical absence seizure, you will suddenly stop what you are doing for a few seconds, but will not fall. You might appear to be daydreaming or ‘switching off’. People around you might not notice your absence seizure. Your eyelids might flutter and you might have slight jerking movements of your body or ...
Tonic-clonic seizures - Epilepsy Action
WEBTonic-clonic seizures are the type of epileptic seizure most people recognise. In the past they were called grand-mal seizures. Tonic-clonic seizures can have a generalised onset, meaning they affect both sides of the brain from the start. When this happens, the seizure is called a generalised tonic-clonic or bilateral convulsive seizure.
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy - Epilepsy Action
WEBThe aim of VNS therapy is to reduce the number of seizures you have and make them less severe. VNS therapy involves having a small device, called a generator, implanted under the skin of your chest. The generator sends electrical pulses to your brain through a lead attached to a nerve in your neck called the vagus nerve.
Epilepsy in babies - Epilepsy Action
WEBEpilepsy Action offer Talk and Support groups for anyone affected by epilepsy. We have both online and face-to-face groups where you can connect with other people in a safe, relaxed environment. Some of our online Talk & Support groups have a set theme. We have a group for parents who have a child with epilepsy.
Myoclonic seizures - Epilepsy Action
WEBMyoclonic seizures are sudden, short-lasting jerks that can affect some or all of your body. They are usually too short to affect your consciousness. The jerking can be very mild, like a twitch, or it can be very forceful. Sometimes if the jerk is very forceful it can make you throw something you’re holding, or make you fall over.
About seizures - Epilepsy Action
WEBEpilepsy is a condition that affects the brain and causes frequent seizures. Electrical activity is happening in our brains all the time, as networks of tiny brain cells send messages to each other. These messages control all our thoughts, movements, senses and body functions. A seizure happens when there is a sudden, intense burst of ...
Support for you - Epilepsy Action
WEBEpilepsy answers. You can instant message us (we are live when there is a red speech icon at the bottom of your screen), phone our helpline on 0808 800 5050 or email us your question. We also have a whole range of answers to your epilepsy questions across this site. Contact our helpline Search our online info Epilepsy e-learning resources.
EEG tests for epilepsy - Epilepsy Action
WEBAn electroencephalogram (EEG) records activity in the brain. Your brain constantly produces tiny electrical signals. During an EEG test, small sensors, called electrodes, are placed on your scalp. The electrodes are connected by wires to an EEG machine. Electrodes are attached using a special glue or paste.