It’s as common as diabetes and a medical condition like asthma, so why is so little known about epilepsy? With as many as one in 103 people affected, epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in the UK. Many of you reading this will have epilepsy yourselves, or will have family members, friends, work colleagues or neighbours who have epilepsy.
The first port of call is usually the GP who, if there is a suspicion of epilepsy, refers patients for the expert opinion of a hospital consultant. This specialist is likely to be a consultant neurologist but could be a consultant physician who may have a specialist interest in epilepsy.
If you think back to your first appointment, it is likely to have consisted of the specialist taking detailed notes of the events which have been happening, as described by either you or a reliable witness.
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You should be aware that certain situations can increase your seizure frequency— read our list here.
Certain geometric patterns, flashing and flickering lights can provoke some people towards having seizures.
