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For some women with epilepsy, seizures follow a predictable pattern linked to their menstrual cycle. This phenomenon, known as catamenial epilepsy, affects between 10% and 70% of women with epilepsy at some point in their lives. Understanding the relationship between hormones and seizures can help women recognise patterns, track changes effectively, and have informed discussions…

Category: Advice, Seizures, Syndromes

Deciding whether, when, and how to tell your employer about epilepsy is one of the most common concerns for adults managing epilepsy in the workplace. This guide provides practical information about your legal position, timing considerations, and approaches to these conversations. Do You Legally Have to Tell? The short answer is: it depends on the…

Category: Advice

For women with epilepsy, choosing contraception requires careful consideration. Some anti-seizure medications (ASMs) can reduce the effectiveness of hormonal contraception, and some contraceptives may interact with epilepsy treatment. Understanding these interactions is essential to prevent unplanned pregnancy and make informed choices. The Problem: Why Some Anti-Seizure Medications Affect Contraception Certain anti-seizure medications (ASMs) are enzyme-inducing…

Category: Uncategorised

When a child experiences their first seizure, it can be an intensely frightening experience for everyone involved. Understanding what to do in the moment, what happens next, and how to navigate the medical pathway ahead can help you respond calmly and effectively. This guide provides structured information to support you through the immediate response, initial…

Category: Advice

Leaving home is a major milestone in anyone’s life. For young adults with epilepsy, it can represent both freedom and uncertainty. Whether moving into university accommodation, supported living, or their own place for the first time, this period often brings a mix of excitement and anxiety for the individual and their family. Developing independence with…

Category: Advice, Living with Epilepsy

Digital technology is now woven into almost every part of daily life. From classrooms and workplaces to entertainment and social interaction, we spend more time looking at screens than ever before. For most people, this is simply a feature of modern life. However, for some individuals with epilepsy, increasing screen exposure can bring specific challenges…

Category: Advice, Living with Epilepsy, Technology