Established in 1948, the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan is the only statewide nonprofit organization focusing on epilepsy. As part of a nationwide network, we remain the voice of hope and compassion ...

These seizures are a type of absence seizure that is atypical (a-TIP-i-kul). Atypical absence seizures are different or unusual (atypical) compared to “normal” absence seizures (previously called ...

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.

Neuromodulation involves using a device to send small electric currents to the nervous system. This type of therapy: Electrical stimulation using implanted devices began in the 1980s. When used in ...

Epilepsy is said to have a structural cause if there is a distinct abnormal structural cause present in the brain that is known to substantially increase the risk of seizures. Most of these causes can ...

Birth control allows everyone, including people with epilepsy, the opportunity to make their own decision about if and when they want to become pregnant. When living with epilepsy, there are a few ...

Unfortunately, it is not always easy to recognize a seizure. Not all seizures include convulsions or unusual muscle movements. The child may seem to be just daydreaming or not paying attention. The ...

Reflex epilepsies are a group of epilepsy syndromes in which a certain trigger or stimulus brings on seizures. The trigger can be something simple in the environment or something more complex. Sensory ...

TBI is a well-recognized cause of seizures and epilepsy. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the result of an external force on the head. TBI can occur as a result of the following: The head suddenly and ...

Gelastic seizures is the term used to describe focal (or partial) seizures with bouts of uncontrolled laughing or giggling. They are often called laughing seizures. The person may look like they are ...

Epilepsy with Eyelid Myoclonia is a rare form of generalized epilepsy that can have several possible seizure types. It is also known as Jeavons syndrome. This syndrome accounts for only 1-2% of people ...

Certain individuals are born with special sensitivity to flashing lights or contrasting visual patterns, such as stripes, grids and checkerboards. Because of this condition, their brain will produce ...