Roy Sucholeiki, MD, received his medical degree at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa. He completed his neurology residency at Boston University Medical Center and a fellowship in epilepsy at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Sucholeiki launched and directed the epilepsy program at Loyola Medical Center for several years before joining the staff at Central DuPage Hospital to develop and direct the first comprehensive epilepsy program in the far western suburbs of Chicago. He has published many articles related to epilepsy and given numerous presentations to neurologists, primary care providers, and persons with epilepsy and their families. Dr. Sucholeiki is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society. He serves on the Professional Advisory Board of the Chicago affiliate of the Epilepsy Foundation.

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Chapters
	Introduction and Background: Overview about the brain and seizures
	Epilepsy and Seizures Explained: Explanation about seizures and epilepsy An overview about the different types of seizures People’s experiences with epilepsy
	People with epilepsy talk about challenges that they have faced
	A visit to the Epilepsy Museum in Kork, Germany
	Brief history of Epilepsy from ancient times to the 20th century Discussion about myths Overview of misconceptions
	Brief discussion about epilepsy throughout the world
	More experiences and challenges people with epilepsy face daily
	First aid for seizures: What to do when you see someone having a seizure What not to do
	Dangers of epilepsy: The medical risks associated with uncontrolled epilepsy
	Causes of seizures and epilepsy: General overview
	Brief discussion on the process of evaluation and diagnosis of seizures and epilepsy by the physician
	Medications currently available to treat epilepsy
	Overview of epilepsy surgery and indications
	Overview of the Vagus Nerve Stimulator in the treatment of epilepsy
	Overview of the Ketogenic Diet
	Conclusions