epilepsy
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She had suffered a similar mid-race seizure there but, because epilepsy is difficult to diagnose and seizures are often the only symptom, subsequent medical tests were unable to identify the cause.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
This time, Warner Judd got an answer when she was diagnosed with focal epilepsy, meaning her seizures typically start in one side of the brain and cause unusual feelings, sensations or movements.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
She could not keep her epilepsy medication down which led to more seizures.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Phoebe was struggling to walk, and was misdiagnosed with Todd's Paralysis, a neurological condition experienced by individuals with epilepsy where a seizure is followed by a brief period of temporary paralysis.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
"I have...I have epilepsy, and I'm supposed to have surgery tomorrow."
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
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