Seizure disorders in humans

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Avatar f tn Evening primrose oil may lower the seizure threshold and use is contraindicated in patients with seizure disorders, schizophrenia, or individuals receiving anti-seizure or anti-psychotic medications. Therefore, before using this herbal supplement for hair loss I would consult your doctor to see if it is appropriate or if they can recommend something else due to you taking Seroquel (which is classified as an anti-psychotic agent).
Avatar n tn It has been known for quite some time that thyroid hormone lowers the seizure threshold in humans and can cause seizures in patients with Graves’ disease (Epilepsia. 1980;21:91-96). Thyroxine therapy for hypothyroidism has also been shown to induce seizures in certain cases (Neurology. 1985;135:1792-1793). This pro-seizure effect on the brain is not well defined, other than to say that it is believed to be a direct action on cerebral cells by thyroid hormone.
Avatar f tn It's always best to consult more than one vet (even at a different vet clinic) with issues as serious as this. At 17 years old (WOW! by the way), your poor baby boy definitely deserves a better quality of life, and it doesn't seem to be achievable on this particular drug. You must remember that it takes a while for a dogs system to adjust to the drug (even in a young dog) so it is difficult to say whether this is achievable in such an extremely old dog. Ask your vet.
Avatar f tn hello........ my aunt, she is 30 years old has night panic attacks, she wakes up with crying. the crying begins in her sleep and when she woke up she doesn't realize what is happening. the cries are low, continues like a child cry. if she is asked why she is crying? what happened? her reply is "nothing", i don't remember any thing what is happening and she complains of severe body pains which persist for one- two hours later disappears.
Avatar f tn Hello, Tara. I agree that having mood disorders is out of control these days, with seemingly everyone on something or other to keep them 'balanced'. I would even venture to say that 3/4 of these people don't need help at all, just think they do because everyone else does. Humans have moods for a reason, and that reason is related to survival and health. It would be very unhealthy to NOT have moods.
Avatar f tn There is no simple, definitive test for a seizure disorder. Often, seizure disorders are diagnosed based on patient history and observation of a seizure. If your daughter had a seizure lasting 30 min., that would qualify for a diagnosis in the minds of many clinicians. I'm sure you'll follow up with the diagnosing doctors and others as necessary. I hope the seizure turns out to be a one-time event.
Avatar f tn ) two times daily. In the event of a seizure, he gets two more immediately. The meds have not affected his personality. He loves to swim in our pool, hang with our dogs, chase his ball and get all the treats he can manage. I suggest getting your guy to the vet for evaluation and possible medication. Good Luck.
Avatar f tn Also read somewhere that mycoplasma could be the culprit in some autoimmune disorders. It seems we just don't know that much about intracellular infections.
Avatar f tn Elevated serum concentrations of all-trans reoinoic acid in early gestation are cnsidered teratogenic in humans. Because of its relatively poor systemic absorption after topical administration, however, use of the creams is not thought to present a significant fetal risk. Most of the evidence indicates that topical Retinol does not increase the risk for congenital malformations. I really doubt that there will be any problems.
Avatar m tn Meaning that if an EEG is done during an attack (such as the convulsion you describe above) and the EEG shows the seizure in the brain waves, then the seizure can be confirmed. In other people, convulsions occur but these are due to stress and not true seizures coming from epileptic activity in the brain, in which case the EEG will not show epileptic activity during the convulsion.
Avatar f tn His MRI came out clear but the doctor said that his EEG showed seizure activity in his left frontal lobe and gave him an rx for Keppra. They didn't give him an explanation as to what the cause was and so I called them. The first nurse told me that he is having complex partial seizures. After looking at the information it's possible that some of the things he's always done in his sleep are really seizures. They didn't explain why he was convulsing during the day with no warning.
498656 tn?1213446919 I am not sure if she is having them due to medical condition that has been diagnosed or not...some people have seizure disorders ...alcohol withdrawal can also cause seizures for heavy drinkers...my father in law would try and quit and he would have seizures and we would have to take him to the ER....I have had patients who are heavy drinkers and a couple days into their stay all kinds of crazy stuff starts happening and they end up in restraint...called DTs..i am not sure of all of her history.
Avatar f tn It sounds like a possible seizure. They can manifest in many different ways and it's not uncommon to see that head tilting behavior. It's also typical to that they need to sleep quite a while after having a seizure. Since he's had two episodes that you know of, it's definitely time to see your vet. Try not to panic. I know seeing a seizure of any kind is extremely scary, but epilepsy in dogs can usually be well-managed with medications.
1221035 tn?1301000508 Does anyone know what DMD's, if any, that can be taken safely by people with seizure disorders?
Avatar n tn This drug is mainly used in the treatmen for seizure disorders, trigeminal neuralgia (pain). Dosage is 100-200 mg once or twice daily until unless changed ny a competent physician.
4943237 tn?1428991095 For instance, dogs can be trained to sense a seizure episode and alert their humans a seizure is coming on. I think our pets are able to discern much more than humans can. Call me crazy about this suggestion but stranger things have happened. Just a thought...
Avatar n tn (Currently available) antipsychotics can cause permenant movement disorder such as tardive dyskinesia. However, they must wait a period of time for withdrawl dyskineis to pass. From my knowledge atypical antipsychotics can increase the seizure threshold but this effect is generally not permanent. It would be best to see a neurologist who is a movement disorders specialist and have them do full follow up including an EEG (the specific kind to try to set off seizures) and an MRI.
Avatar m tn There is an excellent thread regarding phenobarbital dosing and side effects in dogs having seizure activity. My family is in a similar situation, our 9 year old coon hound in excellent health had 3 grand mal seizures in less than 24 hrs. We had a basic work up done at the vet after the first seizure which essentially came back normal. We have started her on phenobarb and prednisone, but I am glad I checked out the thread b/c I did not know the medication side effects were so profound...
168348 tn?1379357075 I have had dogs with acquired autoimmune disorders. My one dog "Hope had Myasthenia gravis (MG) an autoimmune disorder of the neuromuscular junction and Megaesophagus, which is not an autoimmune form in which was also treated with the same Med's as humans would receive. (Though with Cellcept and Mestinon med's, it was much cheaper to get the med's out of Canada). With people I don't think you can do this legally though. Only animals I believe.
Avatar n tn It was awful so I do understand how brain chemical disorders and electrical disorders can make you appear healthy but in reality you are as ill as anyone else with a problem. just believe in yourself and ignore the jerks and realize most people understand.
401370 tn?1233324682 In status epilepticus, the most serious seizure disorder and a medical emergency, the seizure does not stop. Electrical discharges occur throughout the brain. The discharges produce a generalized seizure lasting more than 15 minutes or recurring seizures between which the person does not completely regain consciousness. The person has convulsions with intense muscle contractions and cannot breathe adequately.
Avatar m tn Conversion disorders are disorders in which the patient suffers from symptoms of diseases that he does not actually have. The symptoms of a pseudoseizure are almost same as those of an epileptic seizure, but their origin is psychological, not neurological. One of the characteristic differentiating feature of an epileptic seizure is that there is an abnormal discharge of electricity from the brain during the seizure whereas there is no such electrical discharge during a pseudoseizure.