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How many people have developed epilepsy around or after 2000?

Sun, 08/15/2010 - 19:16
Although many people are born with epilepsy, i cant help but notice a great deal of people (myself included) who developed epilepsy within the past ten years.

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Re: How many people have developed epilepsy around or after 2000

Submitted by Paige Sleep on Fri, 2011-09-16 - 01:25
I agree with him though, and you probably do, as you also took notice of the increasing number of patients with epilepsy. Maybe you can help me answer this question: I have been looking for an orgainzation that supports epilepsy- perhaps does awareness or fundraising. (etc) I hear a lot about walks for cancer and stuff like that but I rarely  hear of anyone doing an event for Epilepsy. Those walks are great but it irks me not to see anything done about Epilepsy especially because of how prevalent it is. Do you think you can help?

GMO causing a spike in the number of people with epilepsy?

Submitted by brad-bruce@sbcglobal.net on Fri, 2012-12-28 - 21:40

I haven't seen anything about increased numbers in the past 10 years...but if there is an increase, could it be due to the development of genetically modified food? (GMO)  The timeline would make sense.  I've seen some interesting articles on the risks of genetically altered corn, including increased seizure activity.

I noticed my son has more seizures on days that he had cereal for breakfast...not sure about a possible link, but I know that they use GMO a lot in cereal.

I haven't seen anything about increased numbers in the past 10 years...but if there is an increase, could it be due to the development of genetically modified food? (GMO)  The timeline would make sense.  I've seen some interesting articles on the risks of genetically altered corn, including increased seizure activity.

I noticed my son has more seizures on days that he had cereal for breakfast...not sure about a possible link, but I know that they use GMO a lot in cereal.

Re: How many people have developed epilepsy around or after 2000

Submitted by junkyarddog71 on Fri, 2012-12-28 - 22:59
I had a few back in 1989...... then not again until sept 2010, then once again in oct 2012..... my dad has MS and was diagnosed in 1998 and his youngest brother died of lou gerigs disease about 6 months ago

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