When people with epilepsy are told about Sudden Unexpected
Death, they naturally wonder “Will it happen to me?” But
actually, the chances of dying from SUDEP are remote. Though it
is still difficult to know exactly how many people with epilepsy
die each year due to SUDEP, estimates range from 7–17%
(according to the National Institute of Health) and perhaps 50%
among patients with refractory epilepsy. Most of us live a full
life span and should not spend time worrying about potential
epilepsy-related catastrophes. But people who live with epilepsy
or with a loved one who has epilepsy should be aware that
epilepsy occasionally can be fatal… About the author Phylis
Feiner Johnson has been a professional copywriter for 30 years.
She also spent 20 years with epilepsy. She writes from the heart
to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy
research. For further information, contact The Epilepsy
Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania at http://www.efepa.org/ and
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