National Epilepsy Week
20-26 May 2012
20-26 May 2012
This year during National
Epilepsy week t
he main focus is on: achievement.
he main focus is on: achievement.
Epilepsy Action want to
celebrate the achievements of people with epilepsy and they want to set up an
on-line record. Achievements can range from remaining seizure-free for one day
to climbing Mount Everest!What is epilepsy? Has a
cure of epilepsy been found?Epilepsy is tendency to have recurrent seizures, or
fits. So what causes a seizure? A sudden burst of excess electrical activity in
the brain, which causes temporary disruption in the normal message passing
between brain cells.
There are many different
types of seizure. What you experience during a seizure depends on where in the
brain the epileptic activity begins.
Epilepsy Action wants to
make sure everyone with the condition has what they need to make the best
decisions about their own individual lifestyle.
For more information about National Epilepsy Week vist
the website.
With your help, epilepsy
sufferers will have a better chance of a comfortable, happier life.
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