Epilepsy has been known as the disability where the brain and nervous system conflict with each other in contact. Without proper care the victim’s body will shake violently nonstop. It is a disability that affects both the body’s function both mentally and physically. It can and may stay with its victim for the rest of his/her life. Some are fortunate to be seizure free while others cope with it. The steps used to cope with epilepsy are finding the correct medications, remaining calm by turning negative feelings into positive ones, and diet change.
Medications will be the first idea of controlling a seizure. The dosage is based on what the neu-rologists observe and the patient’s age. Some may take one medication or multiple medications hoping it would prevent it from attacking again (WebMD). Some medications commonly taken are Lacosamide (Vimpat), Levetiracetam (Keppra), Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), and Phenytoin (Dilantin) (WebMD). All medications have different side effects most will result in headaches, dizziness, and some rashes on the body. Each drug when taken will come in any form as tablets, an oral
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The feeling to know that being different from everyone often stresses them to blend in further within their surroundings and cannot learn to accept them (epilepsyscotland.org.uk). Being active in a sport can help him/her to interact with more people. (epilepsyscotland.org.uk). All creates chemical sensations or satisfactory toward the brain and letting it unwind. Speaking with people has been a major stress with people who lives with the disability. They all felt being abnormal and telling everyone the truth about why they do not go out and interact. If finding the right person, it is possible, make sure that person understands the disability or had themselves and exchange feelings or