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Epilepsy: The Facts, written by a neurologist and a pediatric neurologist, explains in clear and simple terms everything about the causes and effects of epilepsy. Intended for sufferers of epilepsy and their relatives, the authors explain what is meant by epilepsy, describe different types of epileptic seizure and of epilepsy syndromes in childhood and adult life, and offer an explanation of how epilepsy is investigated. Recent advances in the management of epilepsy by the use of drugs and therapy are considered in depth, as is the impact of new imaging techniques. The authors emphasize throughout the positive possibilities for people with epilepsy as well as advising on how to cope with problems as and when they arise in day-to-day living. The authors have succeeded in making this complex field intersting and understandable for people with epilepsy and their relatives. ... Read more

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Epilepsy is like no other medical condition. It hits about one person in 100, and it can start at any age, sometimes for no apparent reason. Seizures may strike often, or almost never. Attacks take many different forms, from violent convulsions and unconsciousness, to flickers of "absence" as brief as a passing thought. What, then, is epilepsy? What does it do to your life, and what options do you have?

This authoritative new addition to the Your Personal Health series explains what we know today about this unpredictable disorder and gives detailed, practical advice on living with it, in yourself or a loved one. Topics include:
- how to recognize different kinds of epilepsy
- how and why the brain produces these various patterns
- what tests and procedures are used to diagnose epilepsy
- how drugs can help-or harm
- when surgery makes sense
- epilepsy in pregnancy, childhood and old age

The author includes frank discussions of lifestyle issues such as family relationships, school and work, sports, driving, drinking and drug use, and hands-on advice for managing a seizure.

Comprehensive and up-to-date, complete with illustrations, case studies and a resource list, Epilepsy and Seizures is your guide to managing a complex and often frustrating disorder. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Awesome book. Full of answers
I have been reading many epilepsy books in the last few years. This is one of the best. I learned something new from this book that none of the others had in them.
It's a great book and worth reading

Easy Reading
For someone who's just learned they or a loved one has Epilepsy, this is a VERY useful book. I was diagnosed 7 years ago and have done plenty of research on my own, but I still learned some things from this book.

Lots of good information
This book has a lot of good info and is written in laymens terms so it is easy to understand.

Good Info
Well this book shows a lot about epilepsy for people who know nothing about it! It is a great bookfor everyone who wants to know anything ... Read more

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Epilepsy is one of the most prevalent neurological diseases in the world, and carries with it the risk of sudden death. Edited by four of the most eminent experts in the field, this volume captures the state of the art and science in the study of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. Topics discussed include the history, diagnosis, phenomenology, mechanisms, genetics, animal models, pathology, physiology and even the social repercussions of this devastating phenomenon. Taken as a whole, the content acts as a roadmap to those who hope to someday fully understand and prevent this dramatic and tragic event.

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Epilepsy is neither an illness nor a disease, but a brain disorder, frequently associated with neurological and psychosocial difficulties. It is not a purely 'neurological phenomenon' and it requires a juxtaposition of both the neurological and sociological components to elucidate the 'unexplored' dimensions of this disorder. Although clinical, neurological, biological, psychiatric and even therapeutic aspects of epilepsy have been fairly consistently reviewed, relatively little is known about psychosocial aspects of this condition. Social research into epilepsy has been a 'shadow-dweller' for too long and a publication on these lines is long overdue. This book fills a gap in the literature in social context of epilepsy. The main objective of this book is to advance our understanding of social aspects of epilepsy; to encourage further research that draws on reported studies in epilepsy; to introduce the targeted audiences to applied social research into epilepsy; and, to illustrate the benefits of such research for health policy change & practice.This book demonstrates the significance of social aspects of epilepsy by presenting a series of articles on topics that have not largely been discussed in 'neurological circles'. Thematically, this volume focuses on 'psychosocial' context of epilepsy with particular emphasis on 'social' context of the disorder. ... Read more

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The first book to bring together experts in epilepsy, bio-engineering and dynamical systems theory, to discuss the possibility of treating epilepsy by controlling mechanisms that cause seizures. It includes a unique reference database with more than 1000 references, including hard-to-access references in the Russian literature.

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Epilepsy: Dynamic Models & Multicellular Processes
Milton and Jung's book is geared to the epileptologist, mathematical modelers, EEG personnel, the research scientist, and the neural engineer.This is not easily digested and understood.You have to read the book in sections to obtain the greatest insights.The book is better on theory and the physics of synchronization processes.The end of the book discusses the chance for a electrical defibrillator.We are presently at a very preliminary stage of development even though a vagal nerve stimulator has been found effective in certain refractory cases of uncontrolled seizures.This book firmly places Epilepsy as a dynamic illness with chaotic, often unpredictable characteristics and sets in motion ideas for a cortical integrated defibrillatory device.Let's hope we innovate and obtain one soon for clinical trials. ... Read more

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Epilepsy research has entered an exciting phase as advances in molecular analysis have supplemented in vitro and in vivo electrophysiologic and phenotypic characterization. Recent Advances in Epilepsy Research sets forth a series of chapter reviews by researchers involved in these advances. This volume is a composite profile of some exciting recent investigations in select areas of enquiry.
Key features: neurogenetics of seizure disorders, new developments in cellular and molecular neurobiology of seizure disorders, the role of growth factors in seizures, new advances in the roles of metabotropic glutamate receptors and GABA receptors and transporters, gap junctions, neuroimmunology of epilepsy, malformations of cortical development, neurogenesis, new animal models of epilepsy and the use of brain stimulation to treat epilepsy. This book should be of interest to a wide variety of audiences, including graduate students in neurobiology and related disciplines, neuroscientists, medical students, neurologists, neurosurgeons, and industry including pharmaceutical companies and medical device companies. There are many ideas in this book that will lead ingenious innovators in academia and industry to develop new and better therapies. ... Read more

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This enlightening book presents the firsthand personal accounts of children with seizure disorders and their parents. In their own words, these children and parents vividly describe the experiences of handling the crisis of the initial seizure, adjusting to the diagnosis of epilepsy, coping with seizures, managing medications and side effects, and dealing with health care providers, teachers, schoolmates, siblings, and friends. Reveals the terror, uncertainty, and frustration felt by children and parents after an initial seizure or a diagnosis of epilepsy. Documents the ongoing trials, tribulations and triumphs of coping with seizures, medication schedules and side effects, health care providers and hospitals, schoolmates, siblings, relatives and friends. These accounts provide realistic insights into the myriad issues encountered in living with childhood epilepsy. The book also includes a straightforward medical discussion of childhood seizures, written in layperson's terms by Dr. Pellock; a glossary of medical terms; and a guide for schoolteachers and parents written by William Murphy, the Executive Director of the Epilepsy Association of Massachusetts. Appendices provide a directory of Epilepsy Foundation of America affiliates; a list of recommended books, publications, and videotapes; and information about the Epilepsy Foundation of America's Winning Kids program. ... Read more

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Frightening, sad and depressing
My son was recently diagnosed with epilepsy, so I bought many books on the topic. I was especially interested in this one as I was hoping to understand epilepsy from his perspective since he's not quite old enough to verbalize his experience. We are at the very beginning of our journey with epilepsy, and this book really made me afraid of what is ahead of us medically and socially. I thought this was a grim read. If you're looking for information about epilepsy, I would recommend "Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood: A Guide."

An inspiring book!
For parents who are fighting the battle of epilepsy with their children, this book lets you know you are not alone.As a mother of a child who has uncontrolled seizures, it is inspiring to read these stories from children.
It is the closest that I can get to know how my child feels when having a seizure.
These children are so brave, and don't let epilepsy get the best of them.
It is a truly inspiring book! ... Read more

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Visions: Artists Living with Epilepsy is a magnificent volume which captures beautiful, insightful, and haunting images that reveal the souls of artists touched by epilepsy. This Deluxe Edition comes with a CD-ROM which contains all of the over 200 full-color art reproductions from the book. Each piece of art was created by artists who have epilepsy. The collection not only showcases this artwork, but also celebrates their achievement. Endorsed by the Epilepsy Foundation, this collection should serve as an inspiration to anyone affected by epilepsy.

* Contains 200+ high-quality reproductions of works of art
* Includes the artists biographies
* CD-ROM of the artwork is also available and is included with the Deluxe Edition ... Read more

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Emory Univ., Atlanta, GA. Includes coverage of all currently used imaging techniques and clinically relevant imaging findings. For the epileptologist and imaging specialist. Abundant references. ... Read more

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This volume guides the practitioner in the current management of women with epilepsy, in a comprehensive and scientifically informed manner.Many chapters are devoted to the various aspects of pregnancy management for women with epilepsy, from reducing the risks of medication exposure to breast feeding.All female age groups are discussed and chapters on issues important for adolescents and the mature women are also included.The editors have included internationally recognized experts as contributors, to bring together a body of knowledge unparalleled in previous settings.This book should be a guide to management for women with epilepsy for years to come, due to its solid scientific basis and the comprehensive vision of the contributors.

* Features discussions on issues for women with epilepsy that span "from the lab to the clinic"
* Encompasses the current state of this evolving topic
* Organized in discreet clinical entities for easy reference with helpful tables and figures ... Read more

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Epilepsy teaches pet owners how they can get their cats or dogs off seizure medication through natural care methods while minimizing the severity and frequency of epileptic attacks. ... Read more

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Common Sense Help for dogs with Epilepsy
I bought this book for my daughter who got a beautiful and sweet Border Collie mix from the Shelter.After about 6 months the dog had what appeared to be a seizure and continued to have them every 4 - 6 months.The book was informative and helped relieve a lot of her anxieties and gave her direction in what to do during and after a seizure.The book is helpful and provides natural pet care.It is not a complete work on the medical condition and lacks a great deal in providing all the medical solutions for this disorder.The book was promptly shipped in excellent condition.

Way Overpriced
This is a great book but this pricing must be a typo.You can get this book for $6.95 at Only Natural Pet's website online.

This is a must-read for pet owners.
For anyone who has endured the experience of watching a dog or cat have a seizure this book can be a godsend.Not only does it provide helpful holistic strategies that really work--it's a one of a kind book.Petowners who have pets prone to seizures are often left helpless.They don'tknow who to turn to.In result, they end up scared, frustrated and believeconventional medicine is the only solution.It's not.My book whichprovides wonderful strategies from top holistic vets nationwide offers aidto any pet owner who wants help and is willing to try a healthful,alternative route to lower the risk of seizures.I believe that myresearch and doctors' words of wisdom and expertise can and will help theirbeloved pets.Forthose who have an open mind and are willing to explorethe vast world of alternative medicine this book may be the solution you'relooking for. ... Read more

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Let's learn about epilepsy is intended to help kids and families understand seizures and epilepsy using an illustrated story about a young boy, his best friend and his family. Teddy has a seizure for the first time in his life. The book goes through the symptoms, the diagnosis, test and treatment. The book is intended to help children cope with the disorder and understand the test and treatment. The story ends with a powerful message in that Teddy is not in any way different than he was prior to the seizure. ... Read more

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Good read aloud
This was a good book to read aloud although if you were reading it to the age group that it is meant to be read to, then your students are not going to understand all the technical terms used throughout the book. It was good however to start off with this book for a presentation to adults because it gave them a good idea of what epilepsy is before the actual lesson began.

Helpful for my son
I bought this book for my 4 year old son who has epilepsy. It was helpful in explaining what's happening to him, why he has to take medicine every day, and why he has to go see the doctor. Also, it was really helpful when he had to have an MRI because it explains the test and has an illustration of the machine.

So glad I found this!
My 3 yr. old daughter had a seizure suddenly last year and our family was thrust quickly into a world with tests and appointments that we didn't understand and a diagnosis that was bewildering to say the least.I was so excited to find this book as it explained to my daughter from a child's perspective what had happened to her and the tests and appointments that we continued to undergo.It was also a great reminder to me of how confusing this whole situation must have seemed to her as well!Would recommend this book to anyone with a child that has experienced seizures or has been diagnosed with epilepsy.Also, to doctors and educators to teach other children and family members about the diagnosis.

Gentle Story about Seizures in Kid's
This is a beautifully illustrated book for children, parents and families of those dealing with seizures and epilepsy. The story is a simple one of friendship between a boy and a girl when Teddy starts having seizures. The book is well written and helps kids understand what seizures are and what do they have to go through with test and treatment.
I found the explanation of the EEG quiet genial....It is like a phone and your brain is talking through the EEG.....very easy for a child to capture.
The illustrations are colorful and vibrant and the paper material of excellent quality.
This book is a gem and should help parents and children understand seizures and epilepsy. ... Read more

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The third edition of a benchmark reference, Epilepsy in Childhood and Adolescence has been completely updated to include information on the latest pharmacological, alternative, and surgical treatments for epilepsy in children and adolescents. Presenting the information in a convenient tabular format, the book reviews the impact of epilepsy that develops in childhood. After defining what is and what is not a seizure, the authors guide you through the classification of seizures encountered at different stages of maturation.

The book provides several chapters on seizures in the neonatal period, febrile seizures, and the management of status epilepticus. It covers the pharmacology of antiepileptic drugs and their rational selection for use in specific epileptic syndromes and medically intractable epilepsy and guidelines for evaluating patients who would benefit from other forms of therapy including epilepsy surgery. The authors highlight the transition from childhood to adulthood and the impact this has on the management of the disease. Drawing on personal experience, they explore a practical approach to the diagnosis of the various causes of epilepsy, medical and surgical management, and when to refer the patient to an epilepsy specialist or clinic. ... Read more

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Good Book for the Non-Neurologist
I bought this book thinking I was getting a textbook on pediatric neurology. It is a paperback of less than 200 pages. In spite of its brevity, it is loaded with information, much in tabular form.

For someone with a broader understanding of epilepsy it could be an adequate ready reference in the clinic.

The authors point out ongoing controversies regarding treatment and give reasonable recommendations. A good example is on page 100 where they describe the "kindling" phenomenon and cast doubt on the concept if the patient has had less than 10 seizures.

There is much solid science to be found in the tables. A good example is the chapter on drug treatment of epilepsy. The information table on each drug has a section that lists possible mechanisms of action. This allows the physician to chose based on target of action rather than just seizure type. The text is backed up with 225 references, some as recent as 2003.

I recommend this book for the non-neurologist physician that wants a concise reference that does not take up too much shelf space.
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Offering authoritative coverage of the vast array of major clinical issues in epilepsy surgery-from the selection of surgical candidates to presurgical evaluation, surgical techniques, and postoperative rehabilitation-this reference presents a series of essays on the principles and controversies in the field with focused segments that express differing viewpoints by experienced clinicians in the discipline. ... Read more

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Hardbound. As we look further into both the clinical and the basic sciences, it is found that sleep–epilepsy interactions are becoming better defined and yet more complex.

It is known that epilepsy influences sleep, and that sleep influences epilepsy.In addition, the treatment of epilepsy can have favorable effects on sleep, and the sleep disorders that occur concomitantly with epilepsy have profound effects on seizure frequency and severity, primarily through the sleep deprivation process.

With recent advances in epilepsy research, the availability of more modern techniques (particularly digital sleep and EEG recordings), and the acceptance of this specialty as a significant area for both clinicians and for basic research scientists, this is the appropriate time for a comprehensive textbook. The full impact of the sleep–epilepsy field, for both clinicians and basic research scientists, is given in this book.

This book is divid ... Read more

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Previous reviews appear to be fake
The previous two reviews by "Dr. Joda Jung" and "Dr. Harrison Jung" appear to be fakes.What they write has nothing at all to do with the content and topic of this book or its authors.

Rosie, shame on you...
Rosie, you left Sarah and me to die while you go enjoy the ocean and beach and sun everyday! Shame on you!

Nothing of value here I'm afraid....
No need wasting time reading this bore, or should I say waisting time reading this boar ??? For Rosie to have thrown away her happiness for this ??? Foolish at best, sad at worst! Even Sarah could have done better !!! ... Read more

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Based on a true story, Mommy, I Feel Funny! introduces the reader to Nel, a little girl who is diagnosed with epilepsy. The story takes you through the days following Nels first seizure. Suddenly, Nel and her family are faced with thoughts, fears and emotions that come with the discovery, understanding and acceptance of epilepsy. ... Read more

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My experience
Danielle,
You have given me hope that all of this will be in the past someday. Your book [Mommy, I Feel Funny!] has told me "No, you're not the only one with seizures." I can honestly say if I didn't write you that first letter, I don't know where I would be with this. You taught me how to be strong. You encouraged me to never give up. You are an amazing person and your book will go far! You are one of the few people I can completely relate to when it comes to having epilepsy and it will be great for young children experiencing the challenge to read your book.
All My Love,
Kristy M. Derrick
Oakham, MA

Thank you, Danielle
This is a book for all ages; I wish my parents would have had this book to read with me 25 years ago.Perhaps what I was experiencing then would have been less frightening for them and for me.I am thankful I can share this book with my sister as my niece has been diagnosed with epilepsy.It can be so hard to describe those "funny feelings."This book is both informational and fun to read.I have shared it with friends and family and will continue to do so.Thank you for sharing Nel's story, Danielle.

awesome book
I purchased this book to read with my son who does not have epilepsy. It is very well written to explain what epilepsy is and how someone feels if they have it. Both my son and I loved the book. You don't need to have epilepsy to read this book. It help both myself and my son to understand what epilepsy is. I would recommend this book to everyone.

Parent and a survivior
As a parent of and a person with Epilepsy, the book gives others a picture into our lives. I think beside helping kids to understand epilepsy, it is a great tool to allow parents a chance to see things through thier children's eyes...

Books Tell So Much
Having worked in schools for 35 years, I have come to appreciate children's books, especially those that capture extreme challenges to the child and parents.Mommy, I Feel Funny! did that for me right from the first page turn.For those of us that do not understand the world of epilepsy, I loved the hope the book portrays through carefully chosen words and beautiful illustrations. ... Read more