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With a little bit of planning, most people with partial seizures are able to lead active, fulfilling lives. You can, too. These tips can help you stay as healthy as possible and head off seizures before they happen.

Because seizures may happen at any time, it helps to be prepared. This is true even if medicine usually keeps your seizures under control. Start by telling those you live and work with about your health condition. Make sure they know what to do if a seizure happens

For most people, medicines can control partial seizures. But there are many kinds of partial seizures, so it may take some time to find the best medicines for you. Your doctor may try several kinds of medicines at varying doses before finding what works best for you.

Seizures can be caused by irritation or damage to the brain from trauma, scar formation, tumors, stroke, or infection. Usually the cause is unknown. However, most partial seizures can be successfully treated. With treatment, most people with seizures lead normal, fulfilling lives.