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Item Details
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EPILEPSY
ANSWERS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS |
| By: |
Brian Chappell |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£19.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1859590624 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781859590621 |
| Publisher: |
CLASS PUBLISHING |
| Pub. date: |
1 November, 2001 |
| Pages: |
208 |
| Description: |
Covering all aspects of epilepsy, this practical handbook guides the reader through the complicated maze of diagnosis and treatment, and shows them how to deal with their epilepsy with confidence. Two experts in the field answer over 220 real questions from people with epilepsy, offering advice on how to live an active and full life. |
| Synopsis: |
To be told that you have epilepsy can be a shocking and even traumatic experience. Faced with this news, most people are anxious to obtain all the facts and to learn as much about epilepsy as they possible can. This book is written especially for those people. It covers the obvious medical issues regarding the different types of epilepsy and the treatment available for each type. It also answers questions on important issues such as employment, drugs, pregnancy and contraception, and other people's attitudes. The expert authors answer over 220 real questions from people with epilepsy - giving you the knowledge you need to lead an active and fulfilled life. Cuts through the confusing medical jargon, explaining the terms in plain English Gives positive, practical advice on every aspect of living with epilepsy - from jobs to holidays, from practical matters to relationships and leisure time Includes letters from people with epilepsy describing their experiences Lists details of over 40 organisations offering information and support Tackles the questions you may feel uneasy asking your doctorQuestions include: Does everyone with epilepsy have the same type of seizure? Can your inherit epilepsy? Do all antiepileptic drugs have side effects? Do doctors disapprove of complementary medicines? I find it difficult to talk about my epilepsy to my partner, is there anyone else I can talk to? Does my employer need to know about my epilepsy? Does alcohol affect epilepsy, and if so, will I have to stop drinking completely? Will sex start my seizures up again? Will I be allowed to learn to drive? Will our travel insurance cover epilepsy? Are there any forms of sport or exercise I should avoid? Do epilepsy drugs cause impotence? |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Class Health |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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