Epilepsy 

 You’re Not Alone

If you have epilepsy, you don’t have to feel you are coping alone. Geisinger’s advanced epilepsy monitoring and deep brain surgical techniques are helping people lead seizure-free lives.

Some 2.5 million Americans experience seizures triggered by a sudden, uncontrolled surge of electricity in the brain.

But you have an advantage many of them do not.  You have Geisinger, with the most comprehensive treatment available in the region. And Geisinger epilepsy specialists are helping people reduce the number and severity of their seizures…even eliminating them altogether.

Specializing in Seizures

It’s important for you to get an accurate diagnosis in order to be treated appropriately. Neurophysiologists at Geisinger (specialists in the nervous system) monitor patients closely first and can often simply prescribe or change medications to control seizures.

A new surgical technique helps people with continuous, disruptive seizures. Geisinger neurosurgeons place electrodes into the brain to record seizure activity. This pinpoints the diseased part of the brain, enabling the surgeons to remove only the affected tissue. Healthy surrounding brain tissue is spared.

If you’ve been on a physical and emotional rollercoaster caused by seizure disorders, request an appointment with one of our specialists, to get an accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment. We want to help you live well, be safe and regain your independence and self-esteem.

We also provide

• Vagus nerve stimulation, similar to a pacemaker for the brain
• Access to clinical research trials
• Nutritional plans
• Support groups

What causes seizures?

Seizures can be one-time events, or continuous throughout life. Epilepsy can be the result of trauma, an unknown stroke before or during childbirth, or other unknown factors. The most important thing for you to know? How to get the most accurate diagnosis and treatment. If you suffer from seizures, call for an appointment with one of our specialists today.