Are people with epilepsy also mentally handicapped?
FAQ | NYU Comprehensive Epilepsy CenterMany people mistakenly believe that people with epilepsy are also mentally handicapped. In the large majority of cases, this is not true. Like any other group of people, people with epilepsy have a range of intellectual abilities. Some are brilliant and some score below average on intelligence tests, but most are somewhere in the middle. Most have normal intelligence and lead productive lives.
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Epilepsy Information and Frequently Asked Questions: What Is...Estimates range from about 1.4 to 2.7 million people, depending on the diagnostic criteria and study method used. Epilepsy can occur at any age but is most frequently seen in the very young and the elderly.
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FAQ | NYU Comprehensive Epilepsy CenterThe belief that people with epilepsy are violent is an unfortunate image that is both wrong and destructive. People with epilepsy have no greater tendency toward irritability and aggressive behaviors than do other people. Many features of seizures and their immediate aftereffects can be easily misunderstood as "crazy" or "violent" behavior. Unfortunately, police officers and even medical personnel may confuse seizure-related behaviors with other problems.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsBy law in the United States, people with epilepsy and other handicaps cannot be denied employment because of their seizures. However, epilepsy varies greatly in severity, and people with more severe types may find it difficult to work or attend school. About 75% of adults with epilepsy are employed.
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Epilepsy Foundation-Frequently Asked QuestionsSome people have seizures shortly after birth and continue to have them throughout their lives, but this is a very small number. Others will develop epilepsy in childhood or later in life as a result of things which injure the brain – trauma, serious infections, metabolic problems. Often there is no known cause, in which case people may have an inborn tendency to develop the condition.
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Epilepsy Foundation-Frequently Asked QuestionsNo. It is not possible to swallow your tongue. Occasionally, the tongue will block the airway (which is why the “swallowing” myth developed), but this can be prevented by placing the person on one side, allowing gravity to keep the airway clear of the tongue and any fluids in the mouth. You should never try to pry open the mouth when someone is having a seizure. It will not aid breathing and it may seriously damage teeth and jaw.
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Epilepsy Foundation-Frequently Asked QuestionsSeizure type (and sometimes cost) affects which medicine is prescribed. Phenobarbital is relatively cheap, treats most types of adult seizures, and is still used extensively. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) and phenytoin (Dilantin) are also widely used. Primidone (Mysoline), valproate (Depakene or Depakote), and ethosuximide (Zarontin) are also frequently prescribed.
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Epilepsy Foundation-Frequently Asked QuestionsYes, if they meet the requirements of the local department of motor vehicles. These requirements usually consist of a period of complete freedom from seizures (anything from three months to a year, depending on the state) and may include a letter from a treating physician. People who have seizures despite medication will not be licensed and therefore cannot drive legally.
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Epilepsy - Frequently Asked questions about epilepsy, seizur...People with epilepsy can lead normal, productive lives provided they are effectively treated for their condition. Most people with epilepsy can work, go to school, exercise, socialize, and drive a car. Of course, limitations may vary depending upon seizure type, time of day when seizures occur and the level of control which has been achieved. It is important to remember that each individual with epilepsy has varying abilities and limitations; generalizations should not be made.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsGenerally, people who have epilepsy but who have been seizure-free for 12 months or more should be able to drive. Some states issue restrictive licenses that limit the times of day and distance that people with epilepsy may legally drive.
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Epilepsy - Frequently Asked Questionsestimated 1% of the population has epilepsy. In Florida that's more than 145,000 people. The Epilepsy Foundation of America estimates that 2,500,000 Americans have epilepsy.
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Epilepsy Foundation-Frequently Asked QuestionsNo, some people do not wear medical identification. However, many do. They wear ID bracelets or necklaces and these should always be looked for and checked in cases of possible seizure.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsEpilepsy is a chronic medical condition produced by temporary changes in the electrical function of the brain, causing recurrent seizures which affect awareness, movement, or sensation. "Recurrent" is a key word because a dog who has an isolated seizure does not have epilepsy. Also note that epilepsy is not a disease but rather a neurological disorder that affects the brain and shows itself in the form of seizures.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsThe AB2034 programs are active in 27 counties for the homeless and mentally ill. For further information call Access. (access number for your county)
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