(HealthCentersOnline) - Women who suffer from menopausal symptoms may have an alternative to estrogen for treating hot flashes. Gabapentin, a seizure medication, was found to be as effective as ...

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Characterized primarily by seizures, epilepsy can present in a variety of ways depending on the individual and the ...

Could certain types of hormonal contraceptives cause an increase in seizures in women with epilepsy? A recent Texas A&M Health Science Center study suggests that ethinyl estradiol, the primary ...

Nocturnal seizures often cause symptoms like spasms, grunting, and breathing difficulties while sleeping. Increasing sleep by 90 minutes can decrease your seizure risk by 27% over 48 hours.

A new LOCAL online community built for you. Click now to see all the available groups. Many women with epilepsy don’t fully understand the ways anti-seizure drugs can interact with pregnancy and birth ...

Epilepsy in pregnant women was associated with a higher rate of severe maternal morbidity and mortality (36.9 vs 25.4 per 1,000 deliveries), reported Neda Razaz, PhD, of Karolinska University Hospital ...

Strokes and seizures are both serious neurological events that significantly impact brain function, yet they differ in their underlying causes, symptoms, and long-term effects. A stroke occurs when ...

Constipation doesn’t typically cause seizures directly, but many people with epilepsy have constipation. Rarely, constipation may trigger seizures in people with epilepsy. Constipation is a common ...