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For many people living with epilepsy, the stigma that surrounds the condition is a big problem. A large part of this is the misconceptions, which are often taken for granted.<\/em><\/p>\n

This blog post aims to debunk some of the most common epilepsy myths.<\/p>\n

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MYTH #1:<\/h2>\n

You shake and jerk when you have epilepsy<\/p>\n

FACT #1:<\/h2>\n

Shaking and jerking while unconscious is normally associated with tonic-clonic seizures. There are actually many more types of seizures with very different symptoms.<\/p>\n

For more information, check out The Epilepsy Society\u2018s useful guides.<\/p>\n

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MYTH #2:<\/h2>\n

Epilepsy is rare<\/p>\n

FACT #2:<\/h2>\n

Epilepsy is actually very common: over 500,000 people in the UK have epilepsy. That\u2019s nearly 1 in every 100 people. Epilepsy occurs in people of all ages, social classes and ethnic backgrounds.<\/p>\n

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MYTH #3:<\/h2>\n

You are born with epilepsy<\/p>\n

FACT #3:<\/h2>\n

In fact, epilepsy can develop at any time. Genetics can be a factor, but there are other causes such as head trauma and strokes which are more common. The number of people who first experience a seizure above the age of 65 is nearly as high as those who first experience one as a baby.<\/p>\n

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MYTH #4:<\/h2>\n

Everyone with epilepsy has frequent seizures<\/p>\n

FACT #4:<\/h2>\n

Actually, the majority of people living with epilepsy are able to control their seizures with anti-epileptic medication.<\/p>\n

While some people still don\u2019t respond to medication, the majority of people living with epilepsy are able to lead \u2018normal\u2019 lives. Despite this, there is still a serious need for research into epilepsy: the condition is by no means a solved problem!<\/p>\n

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MYTH #5:<\/h2>\n

You should always call 999 when someone is having a seizure<\/p>\n

FACT #5:<\/h2>\n

The majority of seizures are not medical emergencies, and it is not necessary to call 999. However, there are several exceptions to this. You should call 999 if:<\/p>\n

\u2022 You know that it is someone\u2019s first seizure<\/p>\n

\u2022 The seizure lasts for five minutes or longer<\/p>\n

\u2022 The person is injured during the seizure<\/p>\n

\u2022 The person is pregnant or has diabetes.<\/p>\n

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MYTH #6:<\/h2>\n

Epilepsy is contagious<\/p>\n

FACT #6:<\/h2>\n

It is completely impossible to catch epilepsy off someone!<\/p>\n

Article originally published on 21st October 2016 by telmenow.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Epilepsy, Seizures, Convulsions – All The Facts – GNC Dubai<\/a><\/h4>\n

Epilepsy, Convulsions, seizures or fits are some of the most common neurologic disorders, with an annual incidence of 35 to 52 cases per 100,000 persons. It is a central nervous system disorder that affects the nerve cell activity in the brain characterized by the presence of recurrent, unprovoked seizures.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n