Facing Your First EEG

EPILEPSY NEWSLETTER
From WebMD
Week of September 28

In This Issue:
> Are We Overmedicating Our Children?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Rd0Nec4j0BaK0BUsP0EN
> Understanding Epilepsy and Seizures
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Rd0Nec4j0BaK0BUsQ0EO
> First Seizure, Frightened Mom
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Rd0Nec4j0BaK0BUsR0EP

Today's Top Story: All About an EEG
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Rd0Nec4j0BaK0BUsS0EQ
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that measures and records the
electrical activity of your brain. It is used to help diagnose
epilepsy and other conditions. Get the details here.
Also See:
> Foods That Help You Focus
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Rd0Nec4j0BaK0BUsT0ER
> Aging With Epilepsy
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Rd0Nec4j0BaK0BUsU0ES

HEALTH NEWS HEADLINES

Are We Overmedicating Our Children?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Rd0Nec4j0BaK0BUsP0EN
A new study shows American children are three times more likely than
children in Western Europe to be prescribed antidepressants and
stimulants.

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> Chelation Study for Autism Abandoned
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EDITOR'S PICKS

Understanding Epilepsy and Seizures
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Rd0Nec4j0BaK0BUsQ0EO
Seizures are a sign of epilepsy, but not everyone who has what appears
to be a seizure has epilepsy. Here's how to tell the difference.
Also See:
> Experts Answer Your Epilepsy Questions
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Rd0Nec4j0BaK0BUsa0Ee
> Helping Someone During a Seizure
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Rd0Nec4j0BaK0BUsb0Ef
> The Best Snack You Can Find
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Rd0Nec4j0BaK0BUsc0Eg
> Sleep Habits May Trigger Migraines
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Rd0Nec4j0BaK0BUsd0Eh

MEMBERS ARE TALKING

From the Epilepsy Support Group message board:
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Rd0Nec4j0BaK0BUse0Ei

First Seizure, Frightened Mom
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/e2Rd0Nec4j0BaK0BUsR0EP
This member's son recently had a seizure -- his first. He is scheduled
for an EEG and a visit to a neurologist, where they hope to find out
what's going on. She is fearful and has many questions. Read more here
and respond with your words of wisdom.

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