What is epilepsy?
A group of disorders marked by problems in the normal functioning of the brain. These problems can produce seizures, unusual body movements, a loss of consciousness or changes in consciousness, as well as mental problems or problems with the senses.
How do members experience epilepsy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with epilepsy*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for epilepsy*
*Data from patients with epilepsy, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with epilepsy*
*Data from patients with epilepsy, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has epilepsy on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 231 | |
| 20s | 660 | |
| 30s | 2,062 | |
| 40s | 2,706 | |
| 50s | 2,659 | |
| 60s | 1,868 | |
| 70+ | 761 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3,427 | |
| Female | 7,510 |
Talk to people with epilepsy
12,577
12K+
members say they have this condition