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About Epilepsy

Approximately one percent of Canadians have epilepsy. Over 50 million people worldwide experience this condition that is more prevalent than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's Disease combined. In spite of the large number of people who have epilepsy, and in spite of the efforts of epilepsy organizations such as ours, epilepsy remains a condition beset by myths and misunderstanding in the general public. The resulting stigma arising from public misconceptions has led to social isolation and a decrease of self esteem among people who fear the repercussions of disclosing the fact that they have epilepsy. Read More...

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What is a Seizure Disorder?

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People with epilepsy have a neurological disorder that is characterized by seizures. Messages are normally sent within a person's brain by electrochemical signals. During a seizure, abnormal electrical activity occurs as a large number of brain cells send their messages rhythmically and at once, disrupting normal functioning. As this happens, the individual may experience uncontrollable changes in movement, breathing, behaviour, sensation and consciousness. Most seizures last less than five minutes and after a few seconds or minutes, the brain regains control and the individual returns to normal. A person is said to have a seizure disorder (or epilepsy), when he or she has repeated seizures. Read More...

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