With appropriate treatment, up to 70 percent of people with epilepsy will become seizure-free. And, most people with epilepsy lead fulfilling, comfortable lives. That said, however, it’s important to recognize that epilepsy can and does affect daily life for people with epilepsy, their family, and their friends.
Neurologist’s appointments, blood tests, and seizure-tracking become important, and learning to make medication and treatment a central part of everyday life may take an adjustment. Taking medicine exactly as prescribed is a crucial part of achieving and maintaining seizure control . . . so it needs to become a part of your daily routine, just like brushing your teeth.
While adjusting to something new is one thing, modifying old habits can be a challenge. Seizures may introduce a need for home safety precautions that seem inconvenient, and limitations on driving may make keeping a job and managing day-to-day demands like picking up the kids from school and doing the grocery shopping difficult. Get some quick tips for living with epilepsy.
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