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Men and epilepsy

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Introduction

Epilepsy affects approximately 225,000 males in the UK. Boys and men tend to be slightly more likely to have the condition than girls and women - though no one really knows why. While there is lots of information available for women living with epilepsy, there is very little that is specifically aimed at men.

In 2004, Epilepsy Action sent a survey to men living with epilepsy. We asked if there are any areas of life that they feel epilepsy has an impact on, and also how knowledgeable they feel about the condition.

As a result of the survey, we produced this information. All the quotes in this section of our site are from men who replied to our survey.

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I just live life to the full and try not to let the condition put me down. As my doctor says to me, "Live around the condition and don't let it live around you".

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Comments

Having had epilepsy for approx. 35yrs. & having gone through all the tribulations as a teenager. The day I started to accept it was the first day I started to live properly & did not let the seizures dominate my life. I have broken my neck as a result of a seizure, got on with life, travelled the world twice on my own.
The only worrying thing at this moment & for approx. 20yrs now is my sex life.
I have met someone now, wish to have a normal relationship but cannot perform (i.e. E.D.).
I do believe it is my medication! What about the use of Viagra? My blood pressure is normal, nothing else to worry about. Does anyone know? I do not wish to go to my doctor with this as he would refer me on!

Submitted by Declan Nugent (not verified) on 13 July, 2008 - 13:43.