Talk with your doctor about epilepsy. Talking openly and often with your doctor can help you make the best choices.
Tips for Talking to Your Doctor
Here are some tips that will help:
Some Questions to Ask Your Doctor
About Epilepsy
About Your Risk of Getting Epilepsy
About Treatment
About Lifestyle Changes
About Outlook
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Last reviewed March 2019 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Rimas Lukas, MD Last Updated: 3/26/2019