What is the cure for the Epilepsy? Is there any hope to cure myself?

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Please give the best answer!!!!

Answer 1

epilepsy is a controllable and ultimately curable affliction. the basic cause of epilepsy is that sometimes certain cells or groups of cells in the brain start erratically, giving rise to seizures.
there are numerous anti-epileptic medications available that can be prescribed by a qualified neurologist that will control the seizures, and most cases ultimately also take care of the errant cells over a period of time.
the criteria is that if a person with epilepsy on anti epileptics experiences no seizures over a two year period, he/she is a candidate to be taken off the medication altogether.
in some cases medication alone cannot cure/control the disease. this is where surgery comes in, and should be performed by a qualified neurological surgeon.
get an appointment with a neurologist as soon as possible.

Answer 2

First, there are different background causes for epilepsy, some are treated in same ways, some aren't.
the most widely used treatment is anti-convulsant pills, which in many cases stop all seizures. the main problem with these is compliance (taking medication with side-effects every day for the rest of your life is not easy). there are several types of anti-convulsants, so if one type isn't helping or has too many side-effects, there is always chance that other medication will help.
there is a special diet for epileptics, which includes a lot of fatty foods with almost no carbohydrates. this seems to help some patients, and is favored by some as it doesn't include drugs, but it isn't perfect - it doesn't help all patients, it is hard to comply with for a long duration and it has some nutritional side-effects.
another "cure" is abstaining from pro-convulsing behaviors. some people are more prone to seizure attacks after drinking alcohol or not sleeping well. so no more white nights with the bottle for you...
The last resort, for people with uncontrolled epilepsy (meaning that medication, diet and behavior didn't eliminate the attacks) is brain surgery.
in some people the only thing done is cutting the corpus collosum - the "bridge" between the two halves of the brain. by doing this, the surgeon eliminates the conducting path for the electric "storm" in the brain, thus minimizing it's effect. this surgery has some weird neurologic side effects, and is only done when the seizures are life-threatening.
other surgeries include locating the problematic "storm forming" area and removing it, which could result in some neuro deficiencies, and a more modern approach in which an electrode is inserted to the brain (i don't know if this is out of trials yet).
in conclusion - the most useful and common treatments are anti-convulsants with or without a special diet (look up ketone diets), no alcohol and a good nights sleep.

Answer 3

Unfortunately,there is no cure for Epilepsy but, there are treatment options.Epilepsy is a nervous system disorder that produces sudden, intense bursts of electrical activity in the brain. This abnormal electrical activity in the brain causes seizures, which may briefly upset a person's muscle control, movement, speech, vision,or awareness. People with Epilepsy have repeated seizures that usually occur without warning and often for no clear reason. There are two basic types of seizures caused by Epilepsy:
1) Generalized seizures begin over the entire surface of the brain and may affect the entire body. In people who have generalized seizures, it is impossible to pinpoint a specific location in the brain that is the source of the seizure.
2) Partial seizures begin in a specific location in the brain. These seizures may affect awareness or only one side or part of the body, but they may also generalize to affect the entire body ( a partial seizure can lead to a generalized seizure).
The difference is important, because partial seizures and generalized seizures are often treated differently.
Epileptic seizures are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain that briefly upsets normal function. In many cases, there is no known cause. A family history of Epilepsy may sometimes be a factor. There are several conditions that can cause Epilepsy by damaging the brain, including:
1) Head injury
2) Stroke ( or conditions that affect the vessels in the brain)
3) Brain Tumor
4) Hardening of the arteries in the brain ( atherosclerosis)
5) Brain infection,such as meningitis or encephalitis
6) Alzheimer's disease
7) Alcohol or drug abuse or withdrawal
I'm almost finished.
Medication is the first and most common approach to treating Epilepsy.They help prevent seizures in well over half of the people who take them. First-line antiepileptic medications:
Tegretol, Carbatrol ( Carbamazepine)
Zarontin ( Ethousuximide )
Lamictal ( Lamotrigine)
Trileptal ( Oxcarabazepine)
Dilantin, Phenytek ( Phenytoin )
Depakote, Depakene ( Valproic acid or Divalproex sodium).
Brain Surgery is another method of treatment for some forms of Epilepsy. Some people do not respond to medication but, have great success with surgery.
I hope that this helps and here is a website to provide additional information.
http://www.SavonEpilepsy.com

Answer 4

This is an exerpt taken from a review by Dr Rob Hicks in October 2006, which was first published in May 2002.
“For those whose epilepsy doesn't respond to AEDs – anti epilepsy drugs - surgical treatment is sometimes appropriate. The assessment for surgery is complex and involves Identifying a local brain abnormality that can be removed. Confirmation that the seizures are indeed originating from the abnormality. Confirmation that removal of the abnormality won't cause unacceptable side effects (for example, stroke, memory and speech problems). Doctors are continuing to identify more and more underlying causes of epilepsy in patients whose epilepsy is resistant to drugs and, with improved surgical techniques, it's becoming increasingly possible to cure epilepsy through neurosurgery. For patients who aren't suitable for such surgery, the pace of research and the development of more effective AEDs is such that the future looks rosy. Other experimental, but potentially valuable, approaches have been advances in brain stimulation and the possibility of injecting very young cells (stem cells) into the brain to repair damaged brain tissue.”
I add a link with details of surgical treatment


http://neurosurgery.mgh.harvard.
edu/Functional/ep-sxtre.htm


Hope this helps
matador 89

Answer 5

There is no cure for epilepsy, but there is now available brain surgery for certain people with epilepsy which is proving to be very successful, with most people undergoing temporal lobelectomy having total control over their seizures. Once again to be able to have the surgery, you have to undergo a number of test to see if your a likely candiate for surgery and the only person who can start this rolling for you, will be your neurologist.

Answer 6

there are risky operations where they cut your head open and plant a device.

alternayively, an more commonly, medication is issued to control the brain waves.

it is one of the most difficult conditions to prescribe the correct medication.

Answer 7

absolutely not, don't even try it you'll only harm yourself.