Treatment

Treatment

Epilepsy can be managed through lifestyle modifications, medication and surgery. Depending on your type of seizure disorder, one or more treatments may work best for you. Your multidisciplinary care team at the Northwestern Medicine Comprehensive Epilepsy Center will work with you to develop the best plan of care to manage your seizures.

Treatment plans may include:

• Lifestyle modifications
• Diet therapy
• Medical management
• Surgery

Depending on your symptoms and other factors, your care team may also recommend the following:

• Psychiatric support
• Social work
• Immunotherapy
• Specialty care for women