Stress as a seizure precipitant
Published: 23 Jun 2021
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This is a paper that highlights that stress is a common and important seizure precipitant reported by epilepsy patients.
Highlights from the paper:
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We summarize the literature on stress and seizures and corresponding treatment trials.
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Depression and anxiety are higher in patients with stress-triggered seizures, with anxiety as an independent influential factor.
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Small prospective trials using general stress reduction show promise in improving outcomes in patients with epilepsy.
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Future research should clarify mechanisms of stress-seizure relationship and establish evidence-based treatment recommendations.
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Author: Heather R. McKee, Michael D. Privitera