The Neurobiology of Epilepsy - with Suzanne O’Sullivan
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Epilepsy is a group of disorders characterised by seizures caused by excessive brain activity. Seizures can range from periods of vigorous shaking or uncontrolled pupil dilation, to getting up and running out of the room you're in or suddenly spitting and swearing at the person in front of you.
In this talk, Suzanne O'Sullivan discusses how she must follow the trail of her patients' symptoms - and the stories they tell her - to deduce the anatomical location of the areas causing their seizures. Only then does she have a chance of offering them any treatment, and hopefully a cure.
Suzanne O'Sullivan qualified in medicine in 1991 from Trinity College Dublin. She is trained in both neurology and clinical neurophysiology. She has been a consultant since 2004 and has been at The National Hospital for Neurology and The Epilepsy Society since 2011. Her specialist interests are in epilepsy and in improving services for people who suffer with functional neurological disorders.
This talk and Q&A was filmed in the Ri on 10 May 2018.
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I feel guilty watching these for free. Quality, quality content.
they have a patreon if you wanna throw a buck or two their way ^^
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I'm under the care of this lady and I can honestly say that she's been there for me through and through with day to day problems I face. if you're lucky enough as I am I'm sure you'd agree, she doesn't like me saying it but I do say she's my guardian angel! ❤️
I had a focal seizure that changed to a tonic clonic seizure while having an EEG. My neurologist was both shocked and excited. He couldn't hide his excitement, what an opportunity to see his patient actually having a seizure plus get a EEG of it!
The trouble is that most neurologists DON'T look at the clues and don't even study the symptoms properly. Your average neurologist will give you a five-minute CNS examination and then tell you they can't find anything wrong, so it must be "psychological".
An outstanding narrative from a committed clinician. Wonderful with interesting perspectives on life for all.
As someone who had grand mal seizures from ages 6-14, would love to hear more lectures around epilepsy from a neurological and spiritual perspective. This lecture really spoke to me and encompassed a cohesive, deeper, and well-rounded understanding. Thank you Suzanne, more like this please!
Thank you for this information. I love learning about epilepsy. Having epilepsy since I was a baby it's like learning more about myself.
Fascinating- mine start with fear too, I have never heard that before.
Thank you!!!
I have epilepsy. This is a brilliant talk. My neurologist's emotionally supportive ways has made all the difference to me.
I've had a temporal lobectomy done twice. I've had most of these test done. I thought this woman had a fantastic presentation and today I learned more about my disorder. I would love for her to be my neurologist.
So educational and so respectful.
wonderful. thank you
Excellent Video! Great Quality content
What an absolutely wonderful presentation! I was quite moved by it, somehow.
Wonderful talk!! I've had seizures since I was 17 and the drugs help but knowing the science behind it is so much more helpful. There is a chance most people with seizure disorders will have to take medicine for the rest of their lives. This information, if someone is willing to go through with the tests and time it takes to administer them, could change how we live. Sounds to me like a cure, if you will.
Thank You
❤❤❤ Thanks for your time Doc.. 😇🎩💪💐
Just about to finish one of your books and it's amazing how it changed my perspective of how I see life, big big fan doctor you are incredible!
Thank you. My husband had Epilepsy for 40 years.it is painful to see him he had 7 brine surgery.
📖I learned so much tonight !! This is a Perfect Lecture, BRAVO ! 📈
This is really moving though. Thank you so much RI for your work
I have severe epilepsy. Love this documentary!
Great lecture! So informative, and presented in a way that's easy to understand with only some basic knowledge of neuroscience.
I have epilepsy since age of six when they first started and my family didn't know what was wrong I having uncontrolled fits , finally after couple of tests found out I had it. Days can be hard in my experience childhood teens and twenties I at my worse. I'm only one in my whole family both sides to have it no one else does
Stay strong, August
hi ! i need experimental lecture like that of syzdlo's also in physics and biology .
just amazing tnxAlot ❤
I thought magnesium solved my epilepsy, while belly button massage was the game changer
Magnesium supplements?
@@bentutsibensamale7520 I'm sorry I have to update, not magnesium but belly button massage. I'm seizures free for 3 months now! Breath In and exhale completely, while holding my breath I practice a belly button massage with index and middle fingers from both hands till I can resist, than I take a big breath. This stimulate vagus nerve effectively so my nervous system is ok
@@zambrocca my 4 years old nephew was born with seizures 2 hours with no pills he will get them
My dad had occasional seizures
I m trying to learn more so I can help
I also want to know if I m carrier of it's variant of u know any lab
@@bentutsibensamale7520 personally, I learned to stay miles and miles away from doctors and pills.
Absolutely amazing. My dog is epileptic and has petite mal and grand mal seizures... I assume originating from frontal lobe but they also spread at times. Just remember folks it's not the end of the world as it feels at times( for folk FIRST experiencing this, it can be incredibly terrifying) We've learned how to live with it as rough as it is. Now fairly well controlled on Phenobarbital and Leveterecetam, with CBD as a back up that almost always stops them if and when they happen.... we average about 1-2 breakthrough seizures a month with him at this point, sometimes less. Hope is there folks. 😊😊😊❤️ blessings 😘
Julie's seizure, more like Julias Ceaser. im sorry i couldnt stop myself
Some viewers might find the videos of epileptic seizures to be disturbing. Fascinating talk, though.
A question to ponder about the girl who runs when she has an episode. Has no one yet invented a Portable EEG Unit that can store the information for the doctors? After all in 1969 they could monitor an astronaut's health in real time from a quarter of a million miles away.
They have. For some seizure types, your method is used where the data is logged over a few days.
She is so nervous.
But she pushed on thru.. I think she is genuinely upset about her patients ailments... I have epilepsy too and it's a horrible subject at the best of times. #Empathsareus.. ❤❤❤🎩💪🎨😇
Let me take out a moment in my busy life to send a thank you note to a very amazing doctor who is full of love and commitment,Dr ogie is truly a blessing to the world thanks for curing my epilepsy...
I have Julie's seizures.
What is the best way you found to deal with them?
Julius Ceasar.
Julie's Seizure.
Why not Deep Brain Stimulation? Seems primitive to remove any part of the brain.
DrObahistoricalherbs.
Let me take out a moment in my busy life to send a thank you note to a very amazing doctor who is full of love and commitment,Dr ogie is truly a blessing to the world thanks for curing my epilepsy...