Coping with epilepsy
By: Fiona Marshall and Pamela Crawford
Contributors: Crawford, Pam, author
Edition: 3rd edition.
Series: Overcoming common problems; Overcoming common problems series
Published: 2013
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781847092786; 9781847092793
Subjects: Epilepsy; Popular works
Description: Epilepsy is common, affecting around one in 200 people. This well-established book explains ways to treat and manage the condition in adults, with a particular focus on women with epilepsy and their reproductive health. Updated by leading consultant neurologist Professor Pamela Crawford, this new edition provides the latest thinking about anti-epileptic drugs and surgery. It looks at the most suitable medications for seizure management in general, and gives information as to the safest way to treat epilepsy in fertile and pregnant women. Other topics include: types of seizures and epilepsy how epilepsy is diagnosed stress and relaxation lifestyle practical issues feelings.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Understanding epilepsy; title: Seizures; title: Diagnosis and treatment : anti-epileptic drugs; title: Other treatment options; title: The hormonal factor; title: Having a baby; title: Everyday healthy living; title: looking after yourself; title: Practical issues; title: Epilepsy and your feelings; title: Towards empowerment.