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UPDATED: Thu, 11/08/2007 - 4:44pm
Families & Caregivers
When a person has epilepsy, the whole family experiences it. From day to night, our daily routines bring up all types of questions like "Can my teen go away to college?" "Can my newborn take seizure medication?" In this section we'll try to answer all your questions about the various isses which arise regarding infants, children and teens.
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Did you know?
Children with epilepsy have a higher rate of learning disorders than the general public. However, most children with epilepsy don't have learning problems.
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| juevenile myo-clonic epilepesy group | Jul 3, 2008 | |
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if you (your loved one) had more seizures after an appropriate try of the first seizure medicine, did a doctor tell you
To live with it
9% (5 votes)
To try a new medicine for seizures
74% (42 votes)
To see another doctor who specializes more in epilepsy
14% (8 votes)
Not sure or don’t remember
0% (0 votes)
Other
4% (2 votes)
Total votes: 57
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