Epilepsy can affect anyone, male or female, young or old, rich or poor. It does not know any geographical, racial or religious boundaries. It is estimated that 456,000 people in the United Kingdom have epilepsy with more cases being diagnosed every day. Approximately 1 in 10 people will experience a seizure in their lifetime.
The site aims to provide information on this complex neurological condition and links to this information can be found on the left hand side of this page, including our news section, which aims to provide up to date news stories relating to epilepsy.
Inquiry into epilepsy services -
A catalogue of failures in the care and treatment of people with epilepsy has resulted
in around 400 avoidable deaths a year and £189 million in wasted funds, according
to a report by the All-
Wasted Money, Wasted Lives, a hard-
‘YourEpilepsy’ has been set up by people with epilepsy to provide information and
advice for those with epilepsy, their carers and people who are just interested in
finding out more about the condition. Your Epilepsy is not a registered charity and
is a non-
‘YourEpilepsy’ has an online forum offering support and advice to those who may need it. It’s free and easy to join.
This part of YourEpilepsy.org.uk will help you understand the basics, answer the most common questions, and empower you with the information you need to find a place for epilepsy in your life without turning it upside down.
Epilepsy Drug Causes Bone Loss. In Young Women
Young women who took the commonly used epilepsy drug phenytoin for one year showed significant bone loss compared to women taking other epilepsy drugs, according to a study published in the April 29, 2008, issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.Researchers tested the bone health of 93 women with epilepsy who were between the ages of 18 and 40 and were taking the epilepsy drugs phenytoin, carbamazepine, lamotrigine or valproate.