So what is epilepsy exactly?

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that shows itself in the form of seizures, which are disturbances in electrical activity of the brain. No two forms of epilepsy are alike. The most common ones are Grand Mal, Petit Mal, and Complex Partial.

The majority of epilepsy cases are caused by previous head injuries, but in other cases, the cause is unknown. It can occur in any age, race, and economic status. In rare cases, you could also be born with it.

Symptoms of seizures:

• jerking of arms and legs
• high-pitched screams and wails
• loss of consciousness (some are unable to see or hear) 
• staring spells/vacant glances
• auras (majority of them happen BEFORE a seizures strikes) that can include dizzy spells, a sour taste in the mouth, experiencing strange odors, and nausea. 
• possible incontinence
• possible death
• injuries and sprains afterwards

Triggers:

There are some things that trigger a person's epilepsy. Every person's triggers are different, of course. But here are a few that I've heard about the most:

• flashing lights
• stress
• hot and/or windy weather
• menstrual cycles

Can epilepsy go away? Is there any cure?

While there currently is no proper cure for epilepsy, there are some people who do outgrow it or have had surgeries to improve their quality of life...less seizures or none at all. Like I mentioned to you all before, every person is different, so I want to try my hardest not to give false hopes to anybody about such issues.