For people with epilepsy, dehydration can act as a seizure trigger. Staying hydrated and cool is an important part of ...

Applications for the ride-share campaign are currently closed. If you need transportation assistance, please call the Epilepsy & Seizures Helpline at 1-800-332-1000 ...

The Seizure Recognition and First Aid certification training provides information to increase the knowledge, skills and confidence in recognizing seizures and safely administering seizure first aid.

Infantile spasms (IS, or West Syndrome) was first described by Dr. William James West in the 1840s. IS is considered an age-specific epilepsy. Seizures typically begin in an infant between 3 and 8 ...

Some people may find that seizures occur in a pattern or are more likely to occur in certain situations. Sometimes, it's just by chance, but other times it’s not. Keeping track of any factors that may ...

The Epilepsy Foundation is providing paid internships for spring 2026. The Pathways to Purpose internships offer a chance to develop your skills and help the epilepsy community. Find your opportunity ...

The Epilepsy Community Forums are closed, and the information is archived. The content in this section may not be current or apply to all situations. In addition, forum questions and responses include ...

This 8 ½ x 11 poster contains first aid information in English and Mongolian for managing seizures and when to call for help. Энэхүү 8 ½ x 11 хэмжээтэй зурагт хуудас нь таталтыг намдаах, хэзээ ...

People think of different things when they hear the term “healthy living.” Many people with epilepsy report good health despite their seizures. Others find that seizures affect their overall health in ...

Developmental and epileptic encephalopathy (DEE) refers to a group of severe epilepsies that are characterized both by seizures, which are often drug-resistant. It is also encephalopathy, which is a ...

Mesial temporal sclerosis (MTS) is a term used to describe scarring in the deep part of the temporal lobe of the brain. MTS is the most common cause of structural epilepsy and focal seizures in the ...

Seizures may be slightly more common in people with MS than in the general population due to the way MS affects the brain. We now know that MS damages several parts of the brain (the white brain ...