{"product_id":"2940012802088","title":"Living With Epilepsy","description":"Living With Epilepsy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHave you or a loved one been recently diagnosed with epilepsy?  If so, your immediate goal is to become seizure-free.  Working closely with your physician to begin treatment is the top priority.\u003cbr\u003eHowever, you can't have enough information about how to live with this disorder and Living With Epilepsy is written to give you answers to some of the basic questions about epilepsy and its treatments.\u003cbr\u003eFor instance did you know that seizures are the only visible symptom of epilepsy?  \u003cbr\u003eDid you know that there are different types of seizures and that not everyone displays the same symptoms in the same way?\u003cbr\u003eFinally, did you know that there are other types of seizures that do not necessarily diagnose as epilepsy but are in fact a result of some other disorder?\u003cbr\u003eYou need answers to these and the multitude of other questions if you are to be armed with the right ammunition when suspecting epilepsy in yourself or a loved one.\u003cbr\u003eEpilepsy is the considered the second most common disease in America and is prevalent in over one percent of Americans each year.  125,000 to 150,000 people are diagnosed each year.  30 percent of those diagnosed are children.\u003cbr\u003eEarly diagnosis is crucial to avoid dangerous or life-threatening situations to yourself or others.\u003cbr\u003eThere is no cure for epilepsy but there are anti-seizure medications that can reduce and in some cases prevent the incidence of seizures.\u003cbr\u003eLiving With Epilepsy is an excellent handbook to learn the history of epilepsy, study the different types of seizures and examine some of the available treatments.\u003cbr\u003eKnowledge is power and Living With Epilepsy can help you to understand what kinds of questions you should be asking your health care provider.  Take a look at what's inside:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe History of Epilepsy\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is Epilepsy?\u003cbr\u003eWhat Are Seizures?\u003cbr\u003eWho Is At Risk For Epilepsy?\u003cbr\u003eWhat Are the Causes?\u003cbr\u003eIs Epilepsy Genetic?\u003cbr\u003eIs Epilepsy Congenital - Will I have it forever?\u003cbr\u003eWhat Is SUDEP (sudden, unexpected death of someone with epilepsy)\u003cbr\u003eWhat Are the Different Types of Epilepsy and Seizures?\u003cbr\u003eHow Does Epilepsy Affect Thinking and Memory?\u003cbr\u003eEpilepsy and Moods, Behavior and Sleep\u003cbr\u003eHow Is Epilepsy Diagnosed?\u003cbr\u003eWhat Treatments Are Available for Epilepsy?\u003cbr\u003eEpilepsy and Diet and Nutrition\u003cbr\u003eLiving With Epilepsy\u003cbr\u003eLiving With Epilepsy is no replacement for medical advice and should not be construed as such.  Rather, it is a valuable tool to arm yourself with important information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of this disorder.\u003cbr\u003eRemember, epilepsy is not a mental illness nor is it contagious.  It is also not a result of low intelligence.  From seizure to seizure someone with epilepsy is no different that anyone and is perfectly normal.  \u003cbr\u003eAgain, if you or a loved one suspects they have epilepsy or are diagnosed with epilepsy you need answers.\u003cbr\u003eLiving With Epilepsy is just what you need to become informed.","brand":"Jack Earl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47175795802352,"sku":"2940012802088","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940012802088_p0.jpg?v=1763572940","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940012802088","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}