Includes index.

Machine generated contents note: -- About the AAN's NeurologyNow Book SeriesPrefaceI. Introduction [engagement and introduction of cases/patients who will appear throughout the book] -- II. What is epilepsy?a. General introduction and definitionsb. Seizure typesc. Epilepsy classification -- III. How and why do seizures occur? -- IV. Who develops epilepsy? -- V. Establishing the diagnosis of epilepsya. A visit with the neurologisti. A first seizureii. An established diagnosisb. Testingi. EEGii. Brain imagingiii. Specialized testing -- VI. Treatment of epilepsya. Non-pharmacologic approaches and first aidb. Antiepileptic Medicationsi. Choice of medicationii. Adverse effectsc. Epilepsy surgeryd. Medical devices to treat epilepsye. Complementary and alternative medicinef. Treatment in special populationsi. Adolescentsii. Womeniii. Older adults -- VII. Living with and Managing Epilepsya. Navigating the day-to-day [driving, work, legal issues, relationships]b. Related brain conditions: cognitive problems, mood, anxiety, and morec. Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)d. Making your clinic visit successful -- VIII. The future of epilepsy care.

"Navigating Life with Epilepsy aims to provide clear and reliable information about epilepsy, including "what" (definition), "how" (pathophysiology), "who" (epidemiology), and "why" (etiology). The volume guides the reader through current approaches to diagnosis (including a review of diagnostic tests) and treatment, and shares patient experiences and advice on navigating the myriad psychosocial challenges associated with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a heterogeneous disorder with many causes and a wide spectrum of severity. This text will focus on issues relevant to adolescents and adults with epilepsy; there are many guides for parents of children with epilepsy and issues specific to younger children are beyond the scope of this book. The focus is on translation of current medical knowledge to the lay reader. However, because epilepsy can have profound psychosocial consequences, the book aims to extend beyond the bounds of a medical handbook to include discussion of issues that are of high priority to patients, including those surrounding, driving, work, and relationships"--Provided by publisher.