What is epilepsy? -- Why so many tests? -- At the doctor's office -- Medications -- Medication side effects -- Alternative therapy -- Brain surgery? -- Can I drive? -- Seizures and work -- Women and epilepsy -- My child with epilepsy -- Epilepsy and the elderly -- First aid and safety tips -- Clinical research: should I participate in a drug trial? -- Who else can help? -- Nonepileptic seizures -- Appendix A. My health record -- Appendix B. Pharmaceutical and medical device companies -- Appendix C. Resource guide -- Appendix D. National Association of Comprehensive Epilepsy Centers -- Appendix E. Driving and epilepsy -- Appendix F. Epilepsy summer camps -- Appendix G. International epilepsy resources -- Appendix H. Internet resources
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