MEMORY ISSUES WITH EPILEPSY
MEMORY ISSUES WITH EPILEPSY Epilepsy is associated with memory issues. Seizures, especially ones that start in the temporal lobe, cause major memory issues. About 60% of people with focal epilepsy have temporal lobe epilepsy. There are two types of temporal lobe epilepsy. One is mesial (near the middle) temporal lobe epilepsy. About 80% of all...
Epilepsy by Terri Pajares
Loss of freedom
Epilepsy can sometimes lead to a loss of freedom as people living with epilepsy may have restrictions on their daily activities. This may include restrictions on certain types of employment, driving, traveling, participating in certain sports or activities, and even living alone. Driving restrictions are common for people with epilepsy as there is an increased...
Some general information regarding epilepsy
You can’t swallow your tongue during a seizure. It’s physically impossible. You should NEVER force something into the mouth of someone having a seizure. DON’T restrain someone having a seizure. Most seizures end in seconds or a few minutes and will end on their own. Call 911 if the seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes....
Terri Pajares Story – Louisiana Inspired
She had her first seizure at 20. She wants people with epilepsy to know they’re not alone. Terri Pajares began having epileptic seizures while she was in college, and after exhausting several medications, had to give up driving and rely on friends and family to get around. However, a life-changing surgery several years ago helped...