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Epilepsy Arizona

Calling All Volunteers!

27 Jul

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Calling All Volunteers!

July 27, 2015 | By |

Do you have epilepsy? Do you have a close friend or family member who has epilepsy? Do you want to make a difference and dedicate some of your free time to helping people in the epilepsy community? Then you should come volunteer for us!  We have a myriad of volunteer opportunities available to those willing and able to aid us on our mission to prevent, control and cure epilepsy through services, education, advocacy and research.

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15 May

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2015 Golf Tournament

May 15, 2015 | By |

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2015 Charity Classic Golf Tournament at the Seville Golf & Country Club on Friday, March 27, 2015. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you next year!

 

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29 Jul

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Programs

Register for Continuing Education for School Nurses

July 29, 2014 | By |

This 3 ½ hour train-the-trainer program features a neuro-nurse explaining aspects of epilepsy, seizure types, diagnosis, treatment, and first aid for the student having a seizure. If you are interested in attending, please contact us via the form below.

 

 

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Epilepsy and Hormonal Effects

26 Apr

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Men

Epilepsy and Hormonal Effects

April 26, 2014 | By |

Epilepsy is associated with hormonal changes. For instance, experts estimate that approximately 40 percent of men with epilepsy (MWE) have low levels of testosterone, the hormone that stimulates the development of male sex organs, sexual traits and sperm. Read More

Sexuality and Antiepileptic Drugs

26 Apr

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Men

Sexuality and Antiepileptic Drugs

April 26, 2014 | By |

The use of AEDs may result in one or more of the following adverse impacts on sexuality:
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Libido

26 Apr

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Men

Libido

April 26, 2014 | By |

Several recent studies document that men with epilepsy (MWE) experience lowered libido. The following scientific data support this statement. One study found that between 50 percent and 70 percent of all MWE report decreased sexual function and/or libido. Read More

Reproduction and Fertility

26 Apr

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Men

Reproduction and Fertility

April 26, 2014 | By |

Epilepsy does have an impact on reproductive function and fertility. Statistically, men with epilepsy (MWE) have a disproportionately high risk of reproductive dysfunction, which manifests as diminished potency and abnormal sperm characteristics and can decrease fertility. Read More

Bone Density and Epilepsy

26 Apr

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Men

Bone Density and Epilepsy

April 26, 2014 | By |

For both men and women who have epilepsy, there is an increased risk of bone disease due to certain medications that have been linked to reduced bone health. These include Dilantin, Tegretol, Phenobarbital and Depakote. Read More

Parenting

26 Apr

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Men

Parenting

April 26, 2014 | By |

As a man with epilepsy, your offspring are at a slightly higher risk than the general population for developing this disorder. Recent studies show that offspring of men with epilepsy (MWE) have a 2.4 percent risk of developing it, as opposed to the general population, whose risk is estimated at 1 percent. Read More

Self-Esteem

26 Apr

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Men

Self-Esteem

April 26, 2014 | By |

There is no evidence that epilepsy per se causes low self-esteem. However, recent research suggests that people with epilepsy sometimes have difficulty forming relationships with others, possibly due to neurological damage to the temporal lobe. Read More