Cleveland Clinic Guide to Epilepsy: Essential Reading for Families

One in 10 Americans will experience a seizure in his or her lifetime. If you have had a seizure or if you’re one of the 3 million Americans experiencing epilepsy, you might not know how best to cope with this common condition. Many myths surround epilepsy, and it’s hard to separate them from the facts. In Cleveland Clinic Guide to Epilepsy, Dr. Elaine Wyllie, a world-renowned pediatric neurologist and epilepsy specialist, sets the facts straight. She shares insights, discoveries, and inspiring stories from the front lines. Inside you’ll find guidance to help you: • Understand your diagnosis in order to gain the best care possible. • Know what to expect when you or someone you love has a seizure. • Discover the newest treatments and what to do if the medications aren’t working. • Get the facts about epilepsy in people of all ages and understand issues specific to children, seniors, and women. • Find inspiration and encouragement from the powerful stories of people who have experienced epilepsy.

Elaine Wyllie, MD, Professor, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, is a world-renowned thought leader and expert in neurology and epilepsy medicine. She is editor of Wyllie's Treatment of Epilepsy, now in its sixth edition, which informs physicians in countries on every continent. Dr. Wyllie publishes and lectures worldwide on epilepsy research, and her many honors include the prestigious American Epilepsy Society Research Award. She maintains a busy practice at Cleveland Clinic caring for children with epilepsy from all over the world, and her latest research is focused on innovative approaches to epilepsy surgery. For more on Dr. Wyllie's work, visit www.ElaineWyllieMD.com. Together with her husband, Dr. Robert Wyllie, Cleveland Clinic's Chief of Medical Operations, Dr. Wyllie is the proud parent of two accomplished sons. Her fitness program includes ballroom dancing with her husband on a professional level. If you are interested in seeing this side of her life, you may find their dance videos at www.TangoWyllieOnVimeo.com.