there are many different forms of seizures, and there are also many different forms of epilepsy. most forms of epilepsy cannot be cured. in most cases, drugs can make life easier for those suffering from it. in very few cases, (which are difficult to treat), surgery may help. in some cases, only eating special things (called a diet) may help. a special diet has been developed; it is called ketogenic diet. when it was developed, it was mainly used to treat certain children with epilepsy, before good drugs became available. today, it is used to treat certain cases where drugs do not seem to help.