Keeping a seizure diary
A seizure diary can be a helpful record of what’s been happening with your epilepsy, for you and your doctor or epilepsy specialist.
You can use a seizure diary to record anything to do with your epilepsy. For example, when you have seizures, what type, and any possible seizure triggers. You can also record if you’re having any possible side effects from your anti-epileptic drugs.
If you feel that your seizures may be linked to your periods, you may also wish to record this in your diary.
You can order seizure diaries from our online shop, or highlight the diary below and print it out. Use print selection to avoid printing the rest of the page.
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Comments
I have been epileptic since I was 3 years old.When I was seven,I was put into a 'special school' so that my epilepsy could be monitored,but I still kept a'seizure diary'(for my own peace of mind).And even now all this time later(I'm now in my forties),I still do.I almost find it comforting,instead of thinking,'Did I have one or not?' Also I can keep track of my seizures then get back to my GP if I'm having trouble controlling them.