What is status epilepticus?

Status epilepticus (SE) refers to a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure. This condition is most common in known epileptics.

How do members experience status epilepticus?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with status epilepticus*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for status epilepticus*

Who has status epilepticus on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 2
30s 3
40s 1
50s 4
60s 5
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 6
Female 10