.... definition of epilepsy: a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain. death rate of epilepsy: The standardized mortality rate (SMR) is shown to be 1.6-9.3 times higher in this population. Epilepsy-related causes of death account for 40% of mortality in persons with epilepsy and include the following : Death due to the underlying neurologic disorder in symptomatic epilepsy.
.... i went to the doctor and they said i have severe epilepsy, but i am doing well and i'm now on meds for it! #goodnews #beatingepilespy