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Navigate the Epilepsy Care Journey
Epilepsy Foundation Texas helps individuals and families navigate the epilepsy care journey by providing trusted information, practical resources, and guidance every step of the way. Whether you're seeking a diagnosis, looking for specialized care, exploring treatment options, or interested in advancing epilepsy research, you'll find resources to help you make informed decisions and confidently take the next step.
I Need a Doctor
Every epilepsy journey begins somewhere. Whether you're experiencing seizures for the first time or looking for more specialized care, these resources will help you take the next step with confidence—from finding the right provider to preparing for your appointment and understanding your care options.
Let's start by searching insurance networks to find a doctor and prepare for that first visit.
Finding an Epilepsy Center
Finding the right epilepsy care can make all the difference. Whether you're newly diagnosed, seeking a second opinion, or exploring additional treatment options, specialized epilepsy centers offer expertise and services that may not be available through a general neurology practice.
The resources below will help you locate accredited epilepsy centers, learn about advanced treatment options, and connect with specialists who can provide comprehensive, team-based care for children and adults living with epilepsy.
Do I Need More Specialized Care?
Your neurologist may recommend an epileptologist or a comprehensive epilepsy center if additional expertise, specialized testing, or advanced treatment options are needed. This may be appropriate when seizures are difficult to control, the diagnosis is unclear, or more complex care is being considered.
What are My Treatment Options?
Seizure treatment is not one-size-fits-all. The right approach depends on the type of seizures, the person’s age and health history, and how well seizures respond to medication. The good news is that many people with epilepsy are able to successfully manage their seizures with the right care plan.
Medication
For most individuals, treatment begins with anti-seizure medication. In fact, about two-thirds of people with epilepsy achieve good seizure control with medication alone. If the first medication doesn’t work or causes side effects, doctors may adjust the dose or try another option.
Seizure Medication List - Epilepsy Foundation
Epilepsy & Seizure Medications - Cure Epilepsy
Specialized Care
If seizures continue despite trying medication, additional evaluation may be needed. A neurologist—or an epilepsy specialist called an epileptologist—can assess whether other treatment options may help.
Surgery
For some people whose seizures start in one specific area of the brain and do not respond to medication, epilepsy surgery may be an option. In carefully selected cases, surgery can significantly reduce or even eliminate seizures.
Neurostimulation Devices
Implantable devices such as vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), responsive neurostimulation (RNS), or deep brain stimulation (DBS) may help reduce seizure frequency for individuals who are not candidates for surgery or need additional support beyond medication.
Seizure Devices - Epilepsy Foundation
Neurostimulation Devices - Cure Epilepsy
Dietary Therapies
Medical diets, such as the ketogenic diet, may help reduce seizures—particularly in children with certain types of epilepsy. These diets are managed under medical supervision.
Dietary Therapies - Epilepsy Foundation
Ketogenic Diet for Epilepsy & Seizures - Cure Epilepsy
Treating Underlying Causes
Sometimes seizures are linked to an underlying condition, such as a brain injury, genetic disorder, or other medical issue. Identifying and treating the underlying cause can improve seizure control.
When Should You Seek Specialized Care?
If seizures are not controlled after trying two appropriate medications, it may be time to seek care at a specialized epilepsy center. Comprehensive centers offer advanced testing, team-based care, and additional treatment options.
A Message of Hope
While epilepsy can feel overwhelming, there are many treatment options available. With the right evaluation and care team, most individuals are able to find a treatment plan that helps them live full and meaningful lives.
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Learn more about Epilepsy Treatments - Cure Epilepsy
Visit Epilepsy - CDC website
How Can I Participate in Research?
Navigating epilepsy care doesn’t stop with today’s treatments—it also includes helping shape what comes next. Through national initiatives led by the Epilepsy Foundation, individuals living with epilepsy have opportunities to contribute to research that advances understanding, treatment, and innovation in epilepsy care.
One such initiative is empowER&D™ (Empowering Epilepsy Research & Development), a secure, patient-centered platform where people living with epilepsy can choose to share health information, connect electronic medical records, and participate in research efforts. By contributing real-world data, participants help ensure epilepsy research reflects lived experiences and drives progress toward better care.
We encourage individuals and families who are interested to explore this opportunity and learn more through the Epilepsy Foundation.