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Epilepsy 101: The Basics

So what is epilepsy? What is a seizure? Will I have seizures forever? You may have a lot of questions about epilepsy. This part of epilepsy.com will help you understand the basics, answer the most common questions, and empower you with the information you need to find a place for epilepsy in your life without turning it upside down.

OVERVIEW OF EPILEPSY We highly recommend downloading the mini-book on epilepsy for consumers "OVERVIEW OF EPILEPSY" by Robert Fisher, M.D., Ph.D. and Maslah Saul MD Professor.

This 56 pages must-read document features the following topics: Seizure Classifications, Causes of Seizures, Medications for Epilepsy, Epilepsy Surgery, and Social Issues in Epilepsy. It is the perfect handbook for anyone interested in knowing more about epilepsy.

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