A distinguished international team of specialists comprehensively examines the clinical, neurophysiological, genetic, pharmacological, and molecular factors which underlie the relationships and differences between epilepsy and movement disorders. This volume presents a scheme for the neurophysiological classification of myoclonic epilepsies and myoclonus and gives a detailed analysis of the disorders which cause diagnostic problems in children and adults. Also included is an innovative, up-to-date review of the genetic syndromes which associate epilepsy and paroxysmal dyskinesias, and a review of the drugs used to treat, or which may precipitate, epilepsy and movement disorders.

The award-winning Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood is the standard resource for parents in need of comprehensive medical information about their child with epilepsy. Now in its third edition, this highly praised book has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in childhood, including the use of the ketogenic diet as a treatment for children who either do not respond to traditional drug therapy or who suffer intolerable side effects from medications.

In addition to providing up-to-date information about new diagnostic techniques as well as new drugs, diet, and surgical treatments, the authors have included a chapter addressing routine health care for children with epilepsy and a new chapter on complementary and alternative therapies. Also new to this edition are discussions of the progress made in the evaluation for surgery, a chapter on insurance issues, and a section detailing additional resources.

"No child's life should be defined by seizures. If we understand how the brain works, what happens during seizures, and how to cope with epilepsy, we can overcome the mythology of epilepsy and fight society's prejudices, allowing every child with epilepsy to reach his or her full potential." -- From Seizures and Epilepsy in Childhood

Some 2,300,000 people in the U.S. have one of forty types of epilepsy. The most well-known of these is epilepsy with grand mal seizures. However, forms of epilepsy that involve only part of the brain and do not involve convulsions are more common. Symptoms for these partial seizure disorders can vary widely: some patients have no physical signs at all, experiencing only mental or sensory changes during a seizure, while others may experience numbing, shaking, or automatic movements of one or more body parts. Although partial seizures usually do not look dramatic to other people, they can have serious consequences for patients who have them. If left untreated, seizure activity may become more severe, occurring increasingly often and spreading to affect other brain regions. There is a possibility of permanent brain damage in some cases. The physical and emotional effects of partial seizures--dissociation, loss of coordination, memory loss, fatigue, mood swings, and physical pain, among others--can also make them very difficult to live with. The good news is that partial seizures are treatable. With intervention, patients can wrest back control of their lives. Partial Seizure Disorders helps patients and families:

• Secure an accurate and complete diagnosis.
• Live with partial seizures in the family, including developmental issues for young children, school difficulties, employment, and driving.
• Understand medical interventions and side effects. Many medications for epilepsy are not appropriate for people with partial seizure disorders.
• Explore therapeutic and other interventions, often as an adjunct to medication, such as learning coping skills, diet changes, vitamins, etc.
• Get care with an existing health plan, including handling the problems that arise when you have a little-known disorder.
• Find comprehensive resources: advocacy and support organizations, books, articles, and online resources.

Author Mitzi Waltz, an advocate for children's neurological issues, has included the stories of dozens of patients and parents.

Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI. Text presents a structured, yet varied, collection of clinical cases in the field of epilepsy surgery. Chapters 1-4 include cases grouped according to anatomical distinction. Chapters 5-7 present cases where precipitating conditions are closely examined. Chapter 8 offers a number of examples of controversial areas.

Parents who must deal with the daily unpredictability of seizures and the side effects of medication often find it confusing to understand what to expect. Growing Up With Epilepsy will appeal to busy parents who want a quick reference guide: information is organized in a manner easy to look up, chapters discuss social and behavioral as well as psychological concerns and issues, and parents receive basic tools to help their kids through all manner of concerns. An important tool for everyday living.

This handbook assembles a team of experts to review the special problems faced by women with epilepsy. Epilepsy treatments affect fertility and can cause pregnancy complications and birth defects, but most of the available drugs have been tested on men. Moreover, hormone effects on seizures are of particular concern to women at puberty, at menopause, and over the menstrual cycle. Many health-care providers are not informed about the unique issues facing women with epilepsy. This book, published in association with the Epilepsy Foundation of America, fills that gap and provides women with epilepsy with the information they need to be effective self-advocates.

Enriched by case examples, this book provides a full understanding of this poorly understood illness and will help readers achieve a full life.

Now in its Third Edition, this popular point-of-care handbook has even more of the information you need to keep pace with the latest developments in epilepsy diagnosis and treatment.

It is well recognized that there is an intimate and reciprocal interaction between epilepsy and sleep. The book, Epilepsy and Sleep is a ground-breaking, comprehensive source for exploring this correlation and is especially timely because of the considerable growth in the understanding of the physiology underlying both sleep and epilepsy. An insightful reference, it presents many of the complex physiologic mechanisms underlying epilepsy--sleep interaction and highlights sleeping disorder symptoms that may be related to epilepsy.
The annual cost of treating epilepsy in the United States is an estimated $12.5 billion, according to a report issued January 2000 by The Epilepsy Foundation. The Foundation also reports that more than 180,000 Americans develop epilepsy each year. However, thousands more cases may be misdiagnosed as sleeping disorders, causing these figures to jump significantly. This correlation and diagnosis can help determine the correct type of medication to administer to regulate the symptoms, in turn saving hundreds of hours of lost time at work and millions of dollars. Key Features

• Provides the first comprehensive source of information available on the correlation between epilepsy and sleep
• Outlines sleeping disorder symptoms which may in fact be caused by epilepsy
• Well illustrated, easy-to-read text
• An essential text for epileptologists, psychiatrists, physicians, and sleep disorder therapists
• Written by internationally recognized experts in the field

In one convenient source, the book provides a broad, detailed, and cohesive overview of seizure disorders and contemporary treatment options, bringing together the most vital work in the neurosciences, genetics, electroencephalography, and more!

The updated and revised third edition of The Challenge of Epilepsy is informative, inspiring and easy to understand.

If you or someone you know has epilepsy, this book offers help through alternative and complementary solutions for controlling seizures. Some of the methods described in The Challenge of Epilepsy are: EEG biofeedback, nutrition, self esteem, sress management, music, and affirmations.

A completely up-to-date overview of the disorder of epilepsy, explaining how it affects teens, giving positive, factual information, and telling them what they can do to take control of their situations by understanding, managing, treating, and living normal lives with epilepsy.

More than 3 million people in the United States suffer from epilepsy. The only text to provide the doctor's and patient's views, 100 Questions & Answers About Epilepsy addresses this disease in adults, focusing on strategies for combating seizures and their effects, dealing with family and co-workers, and other issues of critical importance to individuals suffering from epilepsy. 100 Questions & Answers About Epilepsy gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, sources of support, and much more. Written by an expert on the subject, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of epilepsy.

From pediatric to elderly, from contractible to refractive, epilepsy is an illness that manifests in many forms and across a range of demographics. In this fascinating volume, the author details more than one hundred instances where health care practitioners faced unusual challenges in treating the disease. All aspects of epilepsy are explored in these cases, from the sometimes confusing initial diagnosis to treatment methods. In this best-selling short text, the author also presents lessons learned. 110 Puzzling Cases in Epilepsy is useful for medical students, residents and all health care professionals, as the practices used to understand these cases can be applied to other diagnoses also.

Univiversity of Washington, Seattle. Comprehensive reference for clinical neurologists and researchers on the actions, interactions, toxicity, and other extensive information about antiepileptic drugs. Updated chapters focus on the treatment of status, strategies for prevention, and the contributions and limitations of clinical trials.