Tuesday, August 31, 2010

What is a Seizure Diary?

A seizure diary is a record of when seizures occur, and what happened during the attack. These can be recorded on any diary, spreadsheet or calendar (e.g. Google or a free "Gus' Pet Wash" promotional calendar). I have offered some basic requirements for a diary and links to sites with ready-made templates for seizure diaries. I welcome recommendatons and reviews! Dr. Rotenberg, Houston TX

What to record

In their simplest form, they consist of a "count" of seizures within a day, week, or month, which will let your doctor calculate the seizure frequency. More sophisticated diaries, however, can include information about other factors as well:


http://www.epilepsy.com/seizurediary - links to a FREE iphone app for a seizure diary

http://seizurediary.org/ - Many types of diaries in pdf form. Includes forms for infantile spasms.

http://www.epilepsysociety.org.uk/AboutEpilepsy/Whatisepilepsy/Seizures/Seizurediaries From the UK a pdf formdiary

http://www.growingstrong.org/epilepsy/diary.html - A basic diary in excel form.

Nice sites sponsored by the makers of anticonvulsants -

From UCB there is a site on preparing for a physician visit. There is a detailed history form with a short diary -
http://www.keppraxr.com/neurologist/preparing.aspx

From Eisai http://www.banzel.com/Support/SeizureDiary.aspx

http://www.lundbeckshare.com/pg420_seizure_diary.aspx - From Lundbeck

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