9Outlook for People with Intractable Epilepsy
The outlook for those with intractable epilepsy may vary a lot from person to person. In general, an early diagnosis may result in a better outlook in the long term. That is because it would take time to look for other treatment options when antiepilepsy drugs do not work as expected. To improve the outlook, you need to visit your healthcare provider on a regular basis for their advice and instructions. Determine possible triggers and take measures to prevent them. This would help reduce or avoid long-term effects, such as lowered quality of life, dependence on others, cognitive problems, or permanent disability. If necessary, seek emotional support from your healthcare provider or health organizations to cope with intractable epilepsy. [10]
