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Seizures: Monitoring device

Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Sep 26, 2020 | Replies (17)

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@colleenyoung

@1634517678, you hit the nail on the head. When considering a device, one needs to be clear on what they want the device to do:
To notify someone when a seizure occurs by alarm, text message or phone call.
• To track and record how often seizures occur.
• To learn what your or your loved one's seizures look like.
• To have a safety check during or right after a seizure.
• To let someone know where you are if you are alone during a seizure.

This factsheet from the Epilepsy Foundation helps guide people to choosing the right device for them
- Considering a Seizure Alert Device https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/DAS100_Seizure_Alert_Devices_09-2018_FINAL2.pdf

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Our neurologist & mayo doctor stated devices can make people more anxious because it will give false positives. We use a high quality fitbit to track heart rate & sleep and works just fine.
Jen