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EPILEPSY NEWSLETTER
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Week of October 26

In This Issue:
> Epilepsy Drug May Treat Alzheimer's
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e24R0Nec4j0BaK0BWvc0Ex
> Seizures Don't Always Indicate Epilepsy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e24R0Nec4j0BaK0BWvd0Ey
> Adult Onset of Seizures
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e24R0Nec4j0BaK0BWve0Ez

Today's Top Story: Are You Taking Your Meds Correctly?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e24R0Nec4j0BaK0BWvf0E1
To get the most benefit from them, you need to consistently take the
right dose of the right medicine at the right time. Here are some tips
to help.
Also See:
> Is Gluten-Free the Way to Go?
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> When Women Have Epilepsy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e24R0Nec4j0BaK0BWvh0E3
> Epilepsy and Aging
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e24R0Nec4j0BaK0BWvi0E4

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Epilepsy Drug May Treat Alzheimer's
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e24R0Nec4j0BaK0BWvc0Ex
Valporic acid, which is used for epilepsy and bipolar disorder, may
have benefits against Alzheimer's disease if given before Alzheimer's
gets severe, a new study shows.

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Seizures Don't Always Indicate Epilepsy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e24R0Nec4j0BaK0BWvd0Ey
Not all people who have seizures have epilepsy. Some non-epileptic
seizures may be caused by psychological issues or stress and may be
treated with psychiatric intervention.
Also See:
> Teens with Epilepsy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e24R0Nec4j0BaK0BWvr0EE
> Dealing with Epilepsy at School
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e24R0Nec4j0BaK0BWvs0EF
> Pregnancy and Epilepsy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e24R0Nec4j0BaK0BWvt0EG
> Epilepsy Foundation
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MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Epilepsy Support Group message board:
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Adult Onset of Seizures
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e24R0Nec4j0BaK0BWve0Ez
This 24-year-old woman recently began having seizures while sleeping.
Brain scans have found no abnormalities. She'd like to know what's
going on. Read more here and respond with your words of wisdom.

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