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Many women with epilepsy who undertake hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have reported that seizures have increased. There is a close link between seizures and hormones. Changing hormone levels, which happens during times such as puberty, pregnancy and menopause, can cause changes in seizure activity.  Hormonal influences  Hormone levels can change throughout a woman’s life, particularly…

Category: Living with Epilepsy

Approximately 30% - 50% of children with epilepsy will also experience behavioural issues or mental health problems. As a general rule of thumb, behavioural problems are more severe in children who begin to experience seizures from a young age.  What causes behavioural problems?  When it comes to epilepsy, there are several aspects that can contribute…

Category: Advice, Living with Epilepsy

Epilepsy can develop for many reasons, some people are born with it, whereas others will develop it later on in life. One such reason a person might develop epilepsy is through viral infection, such as meningitis, encephalitis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).  Up to 70% of HIV patients will develop some form of neurological complication.…

Category: Living with Epilepsy

Unfortunately, there are still many cases where epilepsy is undiagnosed. Most recently, earlier this month there was a high profile case where 29-year-old actor, Amii Lowndes, who has appeared in Doctor Who and Skins, died from undiagnosed epilepsy. Amii’s death was caused by sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).  Back in 2019, actor Cameron Boyce…

Category: Living with Epilepsy

With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, many carers have had difficulty understanding the best way to help their patients with epilepsy. New recommendations have been drawn up by a team of international epilepsy specialists, led by Professor Ley Sander.  The report, which was published in the journal, Neurology, has outlined a series of guidance aimed…

Category: Living with Epilepsy

Within reason, there are very few jobs that should be off-limits to people with epilepsy. An employer can not legally use your epilepsy as a reason to not give you a job. It is also important that employers are willing to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate you should they be needed.  There are however a…

Category: Living with Epilepsy