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Is There a Connection Between Seizures and Hormones?

November 25, 2019
69 Comments

Many women with epilepsy have asked their doctors about the connection between seizures and hormones, but not every woman has seen her concerns given the attention she’d hoped for.

Although it is not very well understood at this point, there are scientifically documented connections between seizures and hormones that not all physicians are educated about.

What are hormones?

Posted in Epilepsy, Research
Tags: catamenial epilepsy, changes, estrogen, fluctuating, hormones, imbalance, influence, monthly log, neuroendocrinologist, pituitary glands, progesterone, reproductive systems, seizures, testosterone, treatment options, women

Truth or Lies: Epilepsy in Movies and TV

May 23, 2017
28 Comments

The portrayal of epilepsy and seizures in films and television usually has negative connotations.

In general, they do nothing but reinforce the stigma that is rampant about the condition.

Other the other hand, TV shows and movies have the potential to educate and begin to address genuine issues in a positive fashion, rather than misusing epilepsy to add tension and drama…

Posted in Epilepsy
Tags: Epilepsy, influence, issues, movies, negative, personalities, positive, tv

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