Just when you feel that all is lost, and you’re about to give up on your meds, there is another option. (In fact, there are three!)
They may not beat your epilepsy (although some people say they do!)
But they can help reduce your seizures and the amounts of medication needed.
Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy was first described by Dravet in 1978.
In 1992, Dravet and colleagues found at least 172 published cases. Since then there have been numerous new cases.
Dravet Syndrome, also known as Severe Myoclonic Epilepsy of Infancy (SMEI), is a rare and catastrophic form of intractable epilepsy that begins in infancy.
There are so many options available for your peace of mind and your child’s safety. They range from the very practical, to the very attractive. But many can be effectively combined to please both parent and child and provide added protection.
Here are just a few…