Frequently Asked Questions

• What is epilepsy?

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• What causes epilepsy?

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• Are there any safety precautions that should be taken to protect my child?

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• What are the tests involved in diagnosing epilepsy?

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• What should the school be told about my child’s epilepsy?

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• How is epilepsy treated?

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• Is epilepsy life threatening?

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• Can you ever come off the medication?

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• Can children take part in sports and activities if they have epilepsy?

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• Do all seizures stop on their own without treatment?

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• Are there any careers that you can’t do if you have epilepsy?

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• What should I do if my child has a convulsive seizure?

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• Can you drive if you have epilepsy?

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• What about playing computer games and flashing lights?

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• If you have epilepsy, when you have children will you pass it on to your child?

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