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Epilepsy

Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder and affects people of all ages. It is a chronic disorder of recurring, unpredictable seizures. A person can be diagnosed if they have two unpredictable seizures. During a seizure, a person experiences abnormal behavior and sensations, sometimes losing consciousness. Many people have more than one type of seizure and may have other symptoms of neurological conditions. Seeing a neurologist and having an MRI scan to look at the brain and EEG to record the electrical activity of the brain is very helpful to diagnose types of seizures.

Epilepsy is caused by malfunctioning nerve cell activity in the brain. It may occur as a result of a genetic disorder, brain injury, or a stroke. Any age, gender, and race can be affected. There are an estimated 3.4 million people nationwide that are affected by epilepsy. Having seizures and epilepsy can affect the individual’s safety, work, driving, and more.

Warning Signs

  • Keep track of behaviors – Identify and watch for certain behaviors, environments, or physical and emotional signs that come right before an attack, this can be known as a trigger.
  • Aura – Be aware of a warning “aura”. This could be a taste or smell. This may allow you to lie down in time to avoid falling or seriously injuring yourself.
  • Recurring seizures – If you are experiencing recurring seizures, this could be a sign of epilepsy.

Is There a Treatment for Epilepsy?

Most people with epilepsy find relief from their symptoms with the most common forms of treatment. Treatment might be as simple as taking a medication or require more invasive treatments. It is recommended to see a doctor if you injure yourself during a seizure, having a seizure that lasts longer than 5 minutes and failing to regain consciousness or breathe after the seizure is over.

Christopher Jimenez, MD

Christopher Jimenez, MD
Name
Christopher Jimenez, MD
Medical Specialties
General Neurology, Dementia, Electromyography, Epilepsy, Headaches/Migraines, Multiple Sclerosis, Neurology, Neuromuscular Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Stroke
Location

7000 SW 62nd Avenue, Suite 300
South Miami, FL 33143
(305) 665-6501

Claudio Osorio, MD

Claudio Osorio, MD
Name
Claudio Osorio, MD
Medical Specialties
Epilepsy, Headaches, Seizures, Migraines, Memory Problems, Neck and Back Pain, Tremors, Stroke, Balance Problems, Botox Injections, EEGs, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Concussion, Dementia, Dizziness, Fainting, Facial Pain, Gait Disorders, Alzheimer's disease, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Neuropathy, Neurophysiology, Numbness, Parkinson's Disease, Spasticity, Stroke, Tingling, Traumatic Brain Injury, Vertigo.
Location

12015 Whitmarsh Lane
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 680-4058

Cory Lamar, MD

Cory Lamar, MD
Name
Cory Lamar, MD
Medical Specialties
Epilepsy, Headaches/Migraines, Neurology, Seizures, Traumatic Brain Injury
Location

800 Goodlette-Frank Rd N, Suite 250
Naples, FL 34102
(239) 667-5878

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Dargelis Chi, MD

Dargelis Chi, MD
Name
Dargelis Chi, MD
Medical Specialties
Neurology, Balance, Botox Injections, Dementia, Epilepsy, Headaches/Migraines, Neuropathy, Numbness, Stroke, Vertigo, Carpal Tunnel, Concussion, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, tremors, Tourette syndrome
Location

6500 Cow Pen Road, Suite 305
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
(786) 446-9220

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Dyanet Alvarez, MD

Dyanet Alvarez, MD
Name
Dyanet Alvarez, MD
Medical Specialties
Epilepsy, Headaches/Migraines, Neurology, Neurophysiology, Seizures
Location

7000 SW 62nd Avenue, Suite 300
South Miami, FL 33143
(305) 665-6501

Enme Corrales-Reyes, MD

Enme Corrales-Reyes, MD
Name
Enme Corrales-Reyes, MD
Medical Specialties
Epilepsy, Headaches/Migraines, Multiple Sclerosis, Pediatric Neurology
Location

14201 W. Sunrise Blvd., Suite 206
Sunrise, FL 33323-3207
(954) 686-7057

Ernesto Alonso, MD

Ernesto Alonso, MD
Name
Ernesto Alonso, MD
Medical Specialties
Back Pain, Balance, Botulinum Toxins, Concussion, Dementia, Electromyography, Epilepsy, Fibromyalgia, Gait Disorders, Headaches/Migraines, Memory, Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Neck and Back Pain, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Neurology, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neuropathy, Numbness, Pain Management, Parkinson's Disease, Physical Therapy, Seizures, Sleep Disorders, Spasticity, Stroke, Tingling, Traumatic Brain Injury, Tremors, Vertigo
Location

4241 NW American Lane
Lake City, FL 32055
(386) 288-5311

915 NW 56th Terrace
Gainesville, FL 32605
(386) 288-5311

Hassan N. Batayneh, MD

Hassan N. Batayneh, MD
Name
Hassan N. Batayneh, MD
Medical Specialties
neurology, epilepsy, seizures, neuromuscular disorders, EEG/EMG studies, migraines/headaches, dementia, Parkinson's disease, sleep disorders, insomnia, sleep apnea
Location

5950 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 203
Lauderhill, FL 33313
(954) 406-0124

Heather N. Britton, MD

Heather N. Britton, MD
Name
Heather N. Britton, MD
Medical Specialties
Neurology, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's disease, tremors, Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Epilepsy, Seizures
Location

2825 North State Rd. 7, Suite 207
Margate, FL 33063
(954) 979-1212

Jeffrey Gelblum, MD, FAAN

Jeffrey Gelblum, MD, FAAN
Name
Jeffrey Gelblum, MD, FAAN
Medical Specialties
Alzheimer's, Dementia, Electromyography, Epilepsy, Headaches/Migraines, Parkinson's Disease, Familial Amyloid Polyneuropathy, Seizures, Pain Management, COVID-19 Long Haulers, Neuro2Go
Location

2801 NE 213 Street, Suite 1004
Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 936-9393

601 University Boulevard, Suite 102
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 909-0080

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