Are You Taking the Best Medication?

EPILEPSY NEWSLETTER
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Week of October 12

In This Issue:
> Can the Brain Overcome Spinal Cord Injuries?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2kD0Nec4j0BaK0BVmX0EJ
> Surgical Options for Epilepsy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2kD0Nec4j0BaK0BVmY0EK
> Considering a New Seizure Drug
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2kD0Nec4j0BaK0BVmZ0EL

Today's Top Story: Are You Taking the Best Medication?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2kD0Nec4j0BaK0BVma0ES
Controlling seizures has come a long way. The number of epilepsy drugs
has more than doubled in the past 15 years, but it's not always easy
to find the best drug for you.
Also See:
> Epilepsy Drug Choices
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2kD0Nec4j0BaK0BVmb0ET
> Drug Search: Trial and Error
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2kD0Nec4j0BaK0BVmc0EU
> What's the Story With Birthmarks?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2kD0Nec4j0BaK0BVmd0EV

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Can the Brain Overcome Spinal Cord Injuries?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2kD0Nec4j0BaK0BVmX0EJ
Although not ready for patients yet, the basic idea is to bypass the
spinal cord injury and create a direct route from the brain to the
muscles. Scientists report the technique was successful when tested on
monkeys.

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Surgical Options for Epilepsy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2kD0Nec4j0BaK0BVmY0EK
Although most people can control their seizures with medication, drugs
don't work well for about 30% of patients. For them, brain surgery may
be a viable option.
Also See:
> Types of Epilepsy Surgery
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2kD0Nec4j0BaK0BVmj0Eb
> How Neurotransmitters Play a Role in Depression
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2kD0Nec4j0BaK0BVmk0Ec
> What Causes Epilepsy?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2kD0Nec4j0BaK0BVml0Ed
> Epilepsy Seizure Symptoms
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MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Epilepsy Support Group message board:
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Considering a New Seizure Drug
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2kD0Nec4j0BaK0BVmZ0EL
This member says her 17-year-old son, who suffered a stroke at birth,
has been on and off Carbatrol for years to control seizures, but the
doctors want to change him to Lamictal. She'd like to know if this is
a good idea. Read more here and join the discussion.
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