The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Epilepsy

by Elaine Wyllie

Expert medical advice from an award-winning physician at one of the nation’s best hospitals for the treatment of epilepsy and seizures. Epilepsy and seizures affect more than three million Americans of all ages. Approximately 200,000 new cases of epilepsy and seizures occur each year. For anyone affected by this disorder, The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Epilepsy can help.

Dr. Elaine Wyllie, a world-renowned neurologist and epilepsy specialist, guides you through all aspects of epilepsy, from the definition of seizures and their underlying causes, to treatment with medicine or surgery. The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Epilepsy provides a comprehensive, one-stop source of information about epilepsy, while also outlining clear and concise actions for maximizing care and treatment of this disorder.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Medical

192 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2007

Reviews

[Cori · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a very general overview of epilepsy in general. The good thing about it is that it's written simply without an excess of medical terminology to wade through. I was looking for more information about epilepsy in children. (Although the title doesn't say it is about pediatric epilepsy, it does say that it is written by a "renowned pediatric neurologist" so I guess I expected a focus on children. There is a chapter.) Besides that, I just found it glossed over a lot of subjects that were explored in depth in another book I just read (Seizures and Epilepsy in Children). If you wanted general information about epilepsy or are doing a research paper, this would do fine. If you want more about the nitty gritty of what's going on in the brain and more detail about seizure types, treatment options, etc. keep looking.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was the perfect first book to read. Touched upon each of my current fears and questions and provided several different plans for action as well as resources for further study. Definitely feel more calm about N's diagnosis and what course we should take as her parents.

[Liza · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was the first I read on the topic, and its great for that. Its a basic, general overview, with helpful diagrams and glossary. It won’t go into detail about much, but gives a good starting point for further research. Written in language that is easy to understand. I was able to read this in a day.

[Michael W Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

Patient

Wish I had found this book 10years ago. Should be required reading for everyone who has epilepsy. Great book and the Clinic is a great facility. Had surgery 7 years ago and have been seizure free since..

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good, calm overview.

[Blanche DiAngelo Noodle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really basic

[Sheila · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book, available on Kindle, is a straightforward look at epilepsy, treatments for epilepsy, and living with epilepsy. Includes statements such as "Some epilepsies can't really be "fixed" or helped adequately by drug therapy. Surprising as it may seem in the 21st century, there are still some epilepsies that do not respond well to any of the medications on the market. Current estimates indicate that 60 percent of epilepsies can be treated effectively through moderate doses of medication. But that means that approximately 40 percent of patients will have epilepsy that is refractory, or difficult to control with drugs, usually from the outset."

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book taught me everything I could possibly want to know about seizures and epilepsy, without going into detail about all the rare epileptic disorders, which would make the book much longer. I trust the Cleveland Clinic and the information presented in this book.

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very basic but good book on epilepsy. Will get you familiarized with the lingo so that you can further your research with a good background.

[Jessica Nekuda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very easy to read. Loads of super useful information!