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Epilepsy Support Network Of Orange County

Epilepsy affects 32,000 people in Orange County. For 11,000 of these individuals medical treatment has been ineffective and they continue to have seizures. Because epilepsy is a complex neurological condition, many times people need help sorting through medical, educational, social and emotional aspects of the condition. Most of what the general public knows is based on harmful oversimplification, myths and outdated information, further perpetuating the problem.
Epilepsy Foundation
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Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder and affects people of all ages
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Epilepsy means the same thing as "seizure disorders"
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Epilepsy is characterized by unpredictable seizures and can cause other health problems
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Epilepsy is a spectrum condition with a wide range of seizure types and control varying from person-to-person
Epilepsy.Org
The Basics
It is estimated that 65 million people are living with epilepsy around the world. The word 'epilepsy' is derived from the Greek word meaning 'to be seized, to be overwhelmed by surprise'.
To have epilepsy is to have a tendency to have recurring seizures. Anyone can have a seizure, if the brain is exposed to a strong enough stimulus.
