Dear Debbie answers 4

Recent questions: 

• Are there any clubs for teenagers who have e in Lincolnshire? Amethyst
• Message for CJ in Portsmouth Debbie
• Does my friend have epilepsy? Kirsty
• Neurologist won't answer my questions? Skyla
• Is there a website for young teenagers with epilepsy? - Charlotte
• Does a person always become unconscious while having a seizures? - Trudi
• Message for Dawn in Minster - Debbie
• Message for Kim in Teddington - Debbie
• I don't want to be someone I'm not - Sarah
• Can I have extra time in exams? Are EEGs Scary? Holz
• will I finish my qualification? Kirstie
• Do I need to tell people about my seizures? Katlyn
• Are the doctors right? Angelliner
• Do I have to tell lecturers about my epilepsy? Kim
• what are the side affects of Lamotragine? Krisite
• How do i get hold of medi jewellary? Rebecca
• I think i've got epilepsy - Caroline
• why have seizures returned? Charlotte
• Message for Wendy in South Yorkshire - Debbie
• can you die from a seizure? Tiffany
• Can someone have e if they have bad migraines? Alex

Message to Kim in Teddington

I think you would find a personal reply to your questions really helpful. Please send your email to our epilepsy Helpline team and they can send you a fast response.

You can send your question to them at helpline@epilepsy.org.uk They will send you a reply ASAP if you type ‘Debbie Urgent’ in the subject box of the email.

Debbie

Message for Dawn in Minster

I think you would find it helpful to speak to an adviser on the Epilepsy Helpline, freephone 0808 800 5050. The lines are open Monday – Thursday 9am – 4.30pm and Friday 9am – 4pm.

Alternatively, you can send your question to them at helpline@epilepsy.org.uk They will send you a reply ASAP if you type ‘Debbie Urgent’ in the subject box of the email.

Debbie
 

Dear Debbie

Can you die from a seizure?

Tiffany, Indiana

Hi Tiffany

In the UK, epilepsy affects around 456,000 people. Each year, about 500 people die from Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). It can be really scary when you first find out about this condition. However, it is good to know that there are things you can do to help reduce any risk, such as remembering to take your medication as prescribed by your doctor. If you are worried, you might also find it helpful to talk to your doctor about this.

I hope this helps.

Debbie