Anorexia and seizures

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Avatar f tn The doctusaid anorexia isn’t the cause as the problem is only in one small area of the brain. She said sometimes epilepsy happens and there is no known cause. My anorexia was awful, took over my whole life then it developed in bulimia and gradually I stopped. I still have cycles where I find myself slipping into staving myself, it’s a life long battle.
Avatar f tn I’ve suffered 2 seizures within the last 2 months at the age of 38, no previous history. Undergoing test at the moment. Doctor said sounds like I have epilepsy. Is is normal to develop suddenly at this age? No family history. I did suffer from anorexia in my early 20’s, my periods stoped for over 8 months. No trigger for my seizures but both times happened as soon as period ended. I’m on the pill.
Avatar n tn My girlfriend experiences non epileptic seizures about 6 times a year for the past 2-3 years now, usually after dealing with an extended period (1-2 weeks) of high stress. She has a past history of anorexia and was briefly hospitalized (2 days) at one point (4-5 years ago). Her weight is now normal even though she still only eats once a day. As a child she passed out easily (needles, blood etc) and was told she would grow out of it. Instead she now has seizures.
Avatar n tn i have been having seizures since 2008 , i was pregnant and began sick with fever and found out i had a spleen tumor which ended in a partial spleenectomy, after that i began having seizures. Every seizure is worst for me itake dilantin for the seizures, I has a seizure about 3months ago and i havent been the same since i have extreme back left shoulder pain tender almost, my left side of my stomach aches a dull pain like when i had the tumor on my spleen.
Avatar f tn Anorexia can lead to many complications and I hope that you are having your daughter treated for this problem, Anorexia is not due to any type of medication but a deeper underlying problem. I would certainly doubt any connection to a breast abnormality at age 11 and I think you need to seek the advice of some sort of support group that deals with anorexia. This is a dangerous condition that can lead to death if not addressed by the proper professionals and reversed as soon as possible.
Avatar f tn I would advise exactly the same thing. You must take her to the vet immediately. Could she have eaten any toxic plants out there? Puppies chew on lots of things, and it's possible what appears to be a harmless garden plant could have affected her if she'd eaten it. There was a long list of plants toxic for dogs online which I found once but did not keep. I'll try and find it again and post back. In the meantime -get her to the vet quickly.
Avatar n tn She suffers from mild epilepsy (absence seizures only) however the seizures are now being controlled by 2 different drugs (Epilim and Zarontin). She has a stutter and she suffered a bit from anxiety when she was younger. She is a dancer so is very active, and she is in Year 12 so under quite a bit of stress with school work. The symptoms are not severe and also quite vague but I know that something just isn't "right" - any ideas what it could be?
179856 tn?1333547362 I was just reading about Portia DeRossi's anorexia and it says when she was down to 82 pounds she "was told she was suffering from a handful of serious conditions: osteoporosis, organ failure, cirrhosis of the liver and the auto-immune disease lupus." how would anorexia cause cirrhosis does anybody know? I'm just curious because I never heard of that before and was wondering how it was related.
Avatar f tn Yes you can have stomach pain along with many other symptoms. Anorexia and Anorexia Nervosa are actually two different things.. Anorexia is simply not eating, it doesn't necessarily mean you don't WANT to eat, just a lack of eating for whatever reason. Anorexia Nervosa (what people are usually talking about when they use the term Anorexia) is when you don't eat because you think you are fat, or you have a strong fear of gaining weight.
Avatar f tn Proper nutrition is the goal in treating Anorexia. Food is medicine. To learn more about anorexia and treatment options, visit the bella vita website.
1305597 tn?1275336446 Another medication in its family is venlafaxine (Effexor) and it CAN cause weight gain, and large increases in blood pressure.
Avatar n tn My mom has been addicted to fiorinal with codeine for over 20 years now. in addition to that she has been, at the same time, taking xanax, percocet, valium, and soma's. she was taking upwards of 30+ fiorinal daily at one point but has gone down to about 6-10 a day right now, but still mixing with the other benzo's. she recently tried to get off them and had the withdrawal seizures.
327385 tn?1378360731 00) IGF 131 (63-330) im not on any meds but keppra for my seizures. should my endos take in mind of my tumor, craniotomy and gamma knife when looking at my labs? im confused and worried my pituitary is failing. please give me some advice on my labs and do i need hormone treatment?
611964 tn?1223767720 Can Chronic Lyme's disease cause seizures? I have so many symptoms that everyone has talked about, and waiting on the western blot to come back, and I have had Lyme's twice. Had a , or so they think, a seizure. Anyone heard of this symptom?
Avatar m tn When chronic intoxication from prolonged use occurs, it usually involves ingestion of greater than recommended doses and is manifested by ataxia, slurred speech, and vertigo. Therefore, careful supervision of dose and amounts prescribed is advised, as well as avoidance of prolonged administration, especially for alcoholics and other patients with a known propensity for taking excessive quantities of drugs.
398501 tn?1334702273 the high dose will come at about xmas time so wondering how safe it is to drink with them as will be taking them day and night by then. MY seizures are partial seizures and have between 5-10 attacks a day (estimated).
Avatar f tn But I have been on a few different anti-depressants and they all have the suicide warning and the one about seizures.... I think if your doctor knows your history and prescribed them... BUT I WOULD CALL. I would call the doctor just to make sure that nothing was overlooked just to be safe and to ease your mind.... If your gut instinct says no I would investigate for sure....
Avatar f tn I am currently medically stable but have been struggling for three years with hypothyroid symptoms( constant fatigue, brain fog,cold hands, slow motor skill, anxiety and depression worse, and a couple other symptoms) despite my bmi being normal, and proper nutrition. I am currently on thyroid meds but the only result is that my tsh is very low. Other wise I am still feeling the same and some symptoms are worse.
Avatar m tn One Neurologist claims that all symptoms are caused by seizures. However, no documentation found that states seizures cause weight loss, or numbness in hands and feet that lasts 24 hours a day. What tests are left to be performed?......Colonscopy was also normal.
Avatar m tn know what to do about him, because he has like, no muscle mass left on him! He says he is experiencing aches and pains all over, and he is blind in hsi left eye, and has had surgery to move the muscle so that his eye looks the right way, because it crossed inward before. But I have heard this happens to other people as well. It is dizziness/vision blacking out, and last time the searing pain brought him to his knees. And he said last time that the pain was in his right eye.
Avatar n tn Hi iam a female of 24yrs i feel heaviness and dizziness whenever i move my head in space (side to side) i dont whats the problem is the problem is with my vertebral artery or is it anorexia. Pl. guide me as soon as possible.
785277 tn?1244324809 I can only speak for myself. I had beautiful teeth when I was a teenager. Now from my twenties on....43, Infections!!!!I have had all my teeth root canaled, bonded, pulled, bridged, and now finally all pulled and I'm working on implants. Its not worth all the pain and suffering, I will tell you that right now. I have spent over 35,000 on my teeth over the years. Infections in the mouth can lead to death...the infection can go straight to your heart or brain.
Avatar f tn first of all your periods stop because you are starving your body, and messing up all your hormone levels and plus you have no body fat. i have had an ed for almost 12 years and i didnt get my period i think till i was 18 it is not healthy to do. i have tremendous amounts of knowledge of this disease and if you ever need someone to talk to please just leave a message for me.
Avatar f tn t happen over night and doing it right will keep it off longer... With anorexia the second you start to eat your body holds in everything including the fat because it knows you will starve it again. Also when you stop eating your body will start to eat itself (including your muscles). You can do this hun... keep it up and persevere.
Avatar f tn My Stepdad is always caling me ugly .. And when i look in the mirror i believe it sometimes, all my friends say i'm beautiful. But i don't feel Beautiful. i have a problem, I hardly ever eat anymore :( i starve myself. I'm 5'3 and 100 pounds and i'm scared that i'll become anorexic, When i don't eat i get headaches, I always carry Ibuprofen with me, i take atleast 2 or 3 a day, I just really need help ..