A number of professionals in the community can help support you with epilepsy. We have compiled a list and slideshow of epilepsy care professionals in the community and their roles in assisting with epilepsy. We’ve also created a template for keeping a list of these contacts. Please feel free to print and fill in this template if you think it will be useful to
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the 2022 Annual general Meeting of Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust (EWCT) will be held at the meeting room, Trust Waikato building, 4 Little London Lane, Hamilton, on Tuesday 13th September 2022, commencing at 6.30 pm. Welcome by chairperson Apologies Confirmation of minutes of the previous AGM held on 14 September 2021 Matters arising Patron, Tim Macindoe’s
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles Just as epilepsy affects us all differently, it can impact men in ways that are different from women’s experience. It can also change throughout a person’s life, from childhood through adulthood. This fact sheet is designed to help men understand better how seizures can impact on their life and ways to manage. https://www.efepa.org/living-with-epilepsy/men-with-epilepsy/#ME1 Specialised diets can
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EWCT has had a year of celebrations, although with sporadic lockdowns throughout the year we were unable to celebrate in style. We have celebrated 10 years as the regional epilepsy provider and we have grown from strength-to-strength in that time. We have written a short article about our history, and that of our predecessor group (Epilepsy Waikato) in the Waikato region. Our trust board comprises
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The Daily Encourager has published an article on EWCT’s new book “Understanding and Managing Epilepsy“, and EWCT’s donation of 100 books to the Waikato Hospital. “These books will be very useful for hospital clients with epilepsy, especially those newly diagnosed, and family members, who will be keen to learn more about the condition and what sort of help is available in the community” Have
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Celiac disease, epilepsy, and the gluten-free diet Celiac disease, or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is an immune response in the small intestine to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. When gluten is eaten the body overreacts and is unable to properly absorb nutrients in the food which leads to an immune response leading to malnourishment, loss of bone density, miscarriage, infertility, certain cancers,
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Having epilepsy can affect our oral health in a number of ways. Medication use The medications we use can cause Gingival hyperplasia which is a common and mild form of gum disease which causes irritation, redness and swelling of our gingiva (the part of our gum around the base of our teeth). Gingival overgrowth can prevent proper care of our teeth and gums and it
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles Both migraine and seizures are episodic conditions, meaning that a person does not experience symptoms all the time, and flares may come in episodes. Certain things can trigger an attack of either condition or increase the likelihood of them occurring This article looks at the connection and explores the research into the link between seizures and
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Epilepsy affects at least 50,000 New Zealanders. The regional epilepsy provider in the Waikato region, Epilepsy Waikato Charitable Trust (EWCT), has just published a new book on epilepsy, “Understanding and Managing Epilepsy – an Introductory Guide”. Written by Maria Lowe, the epilepsy advisor for EWCT, and David Lowe, chair of EWCT’s Trust Board, it is the first general book on epilepsy to be published in
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EWCT brings you the latest news on epilepsy-related articles Generalized seizures can cause injuries to the tongue, inside the cheek and it may also damage the temporomandibular joints ( the hinge joint between the temporal bone and the lower jaw.) A person during a seizure could also aspirate a tooth into the lungs. Unfortunately, the drugs used to control this disorder can also produce side
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