Medical term:

epileptically


epileptic

 [ep″ĭ-lep´tik]
pertaining to or affected with epilepsy.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.

ep·i·lep·tic

(ep'i-lep'tik),
Relating to, characterized by, or suffering from epilepsy.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

epileptic

(ĕp′ə-lĕp′tĭk)
adj.
1. Affected with epilepsy.
2. Of, relating to, or associated with epilepsy.
n.
One who has epilepsy.
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ep·i·lep·tic

(ep'i-lep'tik)
Relating to, characterized by, or suffering from epilepsy.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

Patient discussion about epileptic

Q. what are the chances for a one time epileptic seizure? I had an epileptic seizure a few years ago and after all the tests it appeared to be a one time seizure. I know having one indicates my tendency for this kind of seizures so should I be afraid now to do things that might bring it up again- like alcohol, drugs, being exposed to flashing lights or having lack of sleep? what are the chances of it to come back after 5 years? any help will be very appreciated....thanks!

A. After 5 years with no recurrence of seizures after a one time episode, tha chances of having another one are low, almost exact to the general population. I would not advise you to start heavily drinking alcohol and doing drugs, because these things can certainly have an effect, however you need not be afraid.

Q. if some one gets a one time epileptic seizure- he have to take medication all his life? how do they decide if it's a one timer or it's going to continue from this day forth?

A. I had a one time epileptic seizure 5 years ago (due to lack of sleep- probably) and didn't have to take any medication though I did have some tests made like EEG and CT every half a year for some time. Like everything else in life- you can't decide it's not a one time till you get the second- which I hope you wont of course...
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Q. will my son get over his epilepsy he has had seizers since he was 6 months old he is know 3 and a half

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