Treatment
Our goal is to help you achieve a seizure-free life, and our specialists understand that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach for treating epilepsy. Every patient is unique, so we will customize a plan that works for you using the latest treatments, including medications and surgery.
Two-thirds of epilepsy patients can gain control over seizures through medication, with no to minimal few sideeffects. There are several anti-epilepsy drugs available in the U.S. Our team works with you to find the option that’s best for you, using careful monitoring over time.
For patients who continue to have seizures despite trying two or three medications, the chances of becoming seizure-free with more medications is very low. Surgical treatment may be needed to stop seizures from recurring and negatively impacting brain functions.
Stimulation
Vagal nerve stimulation can be successful for some patients. It involves implanting a device (like a pacemaker) under the skin of the chest and attaching it by wire to the vagus nerve in the neck. It sends mild electrical impulses to the brain, which can help regulate abnormal activity and prevent seizures.
Diet
Certain diets have been shown to help manage epilepsy in children and adolescents. This includes ketogenic, modified Atkins and low glycemic index diets. The ketogenic diet is a high fat, low carbohydrate diet that puts the body in ketosis – forcing it to use fats, rather than carbohydrates, for energy.
