Product Description
Taking the lead from real patients' questions and insights, this new edition of a best-selling guide gives must-have information to those diagnosed with epilepsy — the most common neurological disorder in children, adults, and the elderly. Written by a leading expert, this guide answers common questions, assuages patient's fears, and encourages epileptics to take an active role in their medical care.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 10 reviews)

Good Reading by C. Manuel (Fairfield, CA)

5 Stars
July 03, 2009
Awesome information and so worth the reading. I strongly encourage anyone epileptic, like me, to keep such material by your bedside or in the home library.

A good resource by C. Wagner (On the banks of the Wabash far away)

5 Stars
April 12, 2009
More coverage than the usual general publications. Of course, that means all does not apply to your situation, but what does? And, since this is the third edition and only a year from copyright, the information is reasonably current and the reader can always search Amazon for the fourth edition. The section on resources is particularily important, since treatment, etc. will continually change, for the better we would hope. The important websites will be constantly updated. The glossary and index are a helpful bonus.

Excellent Intro to Epilepsy by C. Freyer (San Francisco, CA, USA)

5 Stars
September 08, 2008
People with epilepsy come up to me all the time at walks, in clinic, at events, and tell me that "Dr. Devinsky's book changed my life." So I read it, and it changed mine, too. I am now working for an epilepsy research study that Dr. Devinsky is leading called the Epilepsy Phenome/Genome Project, and my daughter is a participant. Together, we're working with Dr. Devinsky to try to make better diagnoses and improve treatment for people with seizures. I'm sure some of our findings will be included in future editions of the book. Anyway, to sum up, an excellent book by an amazing physician, this book is written for people with no medical background. You definitely won't feel overwhelmed with scientific jargon; Dr. Devinsky breaks it down into ideas and terminology that is easy to understand. This book will also make you more effective if you must discuss your or a loved ones' epilepsy care with your physician.

Epilepsy Patient and Family Guide by D. Henderson (Spokane WA)

5 Stars
December 28, 2007
This is a very informative book. I would recommend to both freinds and family members of Epilepsy patients.

everything you need to know about epilepsy by Mel Fan (NYC)

5 Stars
December 28, 2007
I found this book very beneficial and loaded with many important facts and information for lay people to comprehend.

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