Why choose Ascension Wisconsin for epilepsy care
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes seizures. There are many different types of epilepsy and seizures. Having epilepsy can affect your daily life. We’re here to help. Neurologists at Ascension Wisconsin sites of care start by listening to you, to better understand you. Then, we deliver care that’s right for you. Our neurologists specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy and seizure from all causes.
We understand that seizures can be scary. Our epilepsy care team is here for you and your family. We provide emergency care as well as video-electroencephalogram (EEG) monitoring.
Epilepsy treatment options
Your care team is led by a neurologist certified in epileptic diagnostic testing, evaluation and treatment. To help diagnose your condition, we use brainwave testing with video-EEG monitoring, brain MRI and other tests to help understand the care plan that’s right for you.
Your epilepsy treatment options may include:
- Medication therapy to help manage seizures with antiepileptic (anticonvulsant) medications
- Vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) placement: a device implanted to stimulate a nerve that, over time, can stop seizures
Multispecialty epilepsy care team
Your long-term emotional and physical health is our priority. People with epilepsy are at a higher risk for depression, and your emotional health is important in your recovery. To deliver care for the whole person, we have a multispecialty care team that includes:
- Epileptologist, a neurologist with specialized training in seizures/epilepsy
- Epilepsy nurse practitioner
- Epilepsy nurse
- Neuropsychologist
- Neurosurgeon
- Physical and occupational therapists
Your care team educates you and your family about what to do during a seizure emergency. You learn how to recognize symptoms for epilepsy and other brain disorders.
A seizure is an emergency
When you or a loved one is experiencing a seizure emergency, it’s important to get care right away. Signs of a seizure may be different depending on the type.
Some seizures can cause:
- Collapse or shaking
- Disorientation of surroundings
- Staring spells
Some causes of epilepsy include:
- Brain tumor
- Central nervous system infection
- Stroke
- Traumatic brain injury
- Unknown origin