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Epilepsy

Key points about treatments

If you or your child has epilepsy, treatments can help you control the seizures and get on with life.

Key points about treating epilepsy

Doctors usually wait for someone to have at least two seizures before they begin treatment.
Medication reduces or stops seizures for most people with epilepsy.
Surgery can help some people whose epilepsy cannot be controlled by medication.
Nerve stimulation is another option. This treatment is mostly for people who cannot have surgery.
Your doctor might also suggest other treatments, including classes to help you understand epilepsy and learn how to live with it, biofeedback, cognitive behavioral therapy, family counseling, relaxation therapy, yoga and a special diet.

This information was last updated on Dec 04, 2008

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