Partial Seizure Disorders: A Guide for Patients and Families (Patient-Centered Guides) Book

Partial seizures may not look as dramatic as the better known grand mal epilepsy, but they are more common and can have serious consequences. If untreated, partial seizures can become more severe, leading to permanent brain damage in some cases. The physical and emotional effects of partial seizures--such as dissociation, loss of coordination, memory loss, fatigue, and pain--can also be very difficult to live with. The good news is that partial seizures are treatable. With intervention, patients can wrest back control of their lives. Partial Seizure Disorders helps patients and families get an accurate diagnosis, gain an understanding of medications and their side effects, and learn coping skills and other adjuncts to medication. The author walks readers through developmental issues and school difficulties for young children; adult issues such as employment and driving; working with an existing health plan; and getting further help through advocacy and support organizations, articles, and online resources. The book includes the stories of dozens of patients and parents.Read More