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Support/Resources For Epilepsy

Support is an important part in your epilepsy treatment. This not only includes support from your loved ones, but also from organizations that have information about the most cutting-edge research concerning epilepsy.

The Epilepsy Foundation
The Epilepsy Foundation has information about epilepsy, including information about cutting-edge research and support groups in your area.

American Epilepsy Society
If you are looking for the most current information about new research in epilepsy, this site is a very informative one.

Epilepsy In Young Children
If you have a child with epilepsy, this site is one you must visit. It is a site intended for parents or caregivers to children who have epilepsy. It is sorted by stories (as told by caregivers), by state, and by diagnosis. You can contact the individuals who have posted their stories via email if you have questions, a similar situation, or just need support.

About.com's Epilepsy Forum
Do you have any questions regarding epilepsy or seizures? Are you looking to talk to people who are going through the same thing you are going through? If so, the About.com Epilepsy Forum may be the place for you to share your experiences with epilepsy, as well as learn from others.

National Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke (NINDS)
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is an organization dedicated to providing information about diseases that affect the brain, including epilepsy. This site has useful information about epilepsy, as well as other disorders, like Alzheimer's disease and stroke, that can also cause seizures.

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