Seizure in dementia

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Avatar n tn I've had a recent history (child history of trauma, injury and other issues) of seizures. After CT's, MRI's and several VEEG's I have been diagnosed with PNES or non-epileptic seizures. I believe that this diagnosis is right since I've previously been diagnosed by a therapist with PTSD, dissociative amnesia and conversion disorder (they referred me to the neurologists for further evaluation of the seizures).
Avatar f tn she had a seizure and in the hospital for 10 days. Now she is in a rehab center and lost down to 82 pounds. She is having involuntary muscle movement of the head, neck and shoulders. I think the movement is indicative of brain deterioration. The center is focusing on feedings and pain control. She is on morphine, fentanyl path and klonipan as well as Dilantin. She still twitches. I am thinking about calling Hospice. does she have a chance of recovering???
Avatar n tn She has been on disability since 2006. In 2007 she moved back in with me. Right now she is on amantadine, Lexepro, and Topomax. Every day I see her go down hill I try to remember that we were no expected to have 1 year, let alone 40.
Avatar f tn If someone with Alzheimer’s disease has a seizure, a healthcare provider will perform a careful assessment that includes blood tests, a CT scan or MRI, and an EEG to assess the seizure type and any other underlying cause for the seizure. From these tests, an antiepileptic medication will be selected to help control the seizures.Hope this helps you . Take care and regards !
Avatar f tn I now am loosing my memory to the point of being diagnosed with early dementia. This is bad. I have lost the ability to work in my 30 year career and now am at risk of my normalcy. The dr.s do not know what do to help me. I feel they are missing something. What else could this be? I see many on here with same to similar complaints. I can barely get through the day between head attacks and things important that I have forgotten. Can any one help me out here?
Avatar f tn How do I find a neurologist who is educated in Effexor withdrawal? I have a mild seizure disorder, my Mother was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, and I am "addicted" to Effexor, which I have taken for 10 years and cannot seem to break free from. Put that all together and I feel as though my worsening memory issues spell our DEMENTIA in big, bold letters. Can anyone make any suggestions? Thanks...
Avatar f tn Thank you ! I saw my Dr yesterday to discuss . I'm 59 and recently had a 'bad seizure' in Church which led to tests . My Dr said they were small strokes in my brain . He also said I could have early onset of Dementia . I like your answer better ! More tests will be done because after the episode that put me in the hospital I haven't been the same .
Avatar f tn If anything, the thing that would worry me would be the shaking, and not because of seizure activity because seizure activity can be controlled with medication. In dogs, shaking often signifies pain, so I am wondering if there are arthritic or neurological changes going on in her body that are painful for her.
Avatar m tn Protein in urine is 4+. Blood work shows kidneys are ok. High salt levels (eats Hills WD dog food). Only an occasional Chex for a treat. Trouble walking (back pain?) Loss of appetite. Only urinated once today and hard for him. Trying to avoid it. Back legs crossing at times (seizure?) Very upset & stressed. Does not want to go outside. Stays near walls/couch ect when walking. No longer jumps Seems to be hurting. Not sure what to do. Do not want him to suffer.
Avatar m tn Mostly this is caused by excess use of alcohol, as a side effect of some sedatives, Parkinson’s disease, shy-Drager syndrome, a degenerative disease characterized by a drop in blood pressure when standing, and dementia related to age or disease. This is something that can be diagnosed by a combination of recording BP in several positions, MRI of the brain and sleep studies. Medically this is treated with Clonazepam, however please do not start this without consulting a doctor.
Avatar m tn Was put on prednisolone 4 days ago 20mg twice a day, no more twitches but seems not like her happy self, could I cut in half and still get benefit of no twitches but my happy dog back.If anyone knows what could be causing her to almost have seizure like episodes I would love to know.
Avatar f tn Hi, My husband was seen by a neurologist and was told that the CT scan showed 10+ mini strokes and these strokes have caused him to have seizure activity at night . He falls out of bed because of violent body tremors . The neurologist wants him to have an MRI but my husband is refusing and will only get Brain scan done. His personality is slowly changing . Some days are good and other days he is mentally dull,, almost dazed.
Avatar f tn I hope he gets the care he needs and everyone has a safe and comfortable place to live in the near future. Dementia is a scary and insidious disease and is very very hard to deal with for many people. Understanding is key.
Avatar n tn A single seizure that results from such a stimulus is called a provoked seizure (and is a nonepileptic seizure). One explanation for seizures in persons with anemia may be deprivation of blood supply to the brain and hence a low level of oxygen supply to the brain that may cause the seizures. Hope this helps you. Take care and regards!
Avatar n tn There are boxed warnings on the labels (also you could go to the medication website as well) stating to use caution about the use of antipsychotics in people who are elderly especially people with dementia. It would be worthwhile to see a neurologist who specializes in gerontology. There are medications specifically designed to treat dementia that might be able to be used without these concerns of which they would have more knowledge of.
Avatar n tn I am being met with resistance and am concerned that the attending physician is completely in the dark about several studies regarding the negative effects of these particular drugs in elderly patients with dementia, or any helpful alternatives. Are there any alternatives to using antipsychotic medications in this case? I have a hard time believing he is being kept in this state for other than that it makes him less work for the staff. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Avatar m tn In 1892, Czechoslovakian neurologist Arnold Pick first documented a type of dementia in which degeneration of cells occurs in the cerebral cortex (the outer layer of the brain) where cognitive and behavioral functions are controlled. Unlike Alzheimer's, Pick's disease is very often diagnosed in patients who are not yet 65. Studies have shown that certain gene mutations prompt loss of a protein called progranulin (PGRN). When this protein remains low, cerebral cortex cell death occurs.
Avatar n tn Is there any kind of help for people in the first stages of dementia beside Namenda.? Is there anything in the health food stores that can be taken.? And does vitamin B1 help.?
Avatar f tn My mom was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia in October 2015. Her disease has progressed a lot in the last 4 months. I found out recently that one of her sisters also had dementia. My question, am I at a higher risk to get this disease? If so is there a time when symptoms would begin to show in me?
Avatar m tn Seroquel (the brand name for the other medication you speak of) is an antipsychotic and from what the prescription label states it should not be used in people who are elderly who have dementia but you could discuss this with a neurologist, in the meantime look up the medication website. Namenda is one of several medications that helped some family members I know who have dementia. It would be best to consult with a neurologist and discuss all this with them.
427279 tn?1210919821 Hi Deb, There's the saying "been there, done that, got the t-shirt".... Well in my instance, my husband and son were going to actually make me a t-shirt because of my forgetfulness. In '99 I had a hysterectomy. It seems at that time that's when I started to forget things. It got to be a regular thing for me to say "I can't remember anything since the surgery." so they were going to put that on the t-shirt for me!! Then one time it became too much.
Avatar n tn dementia or alzhemier <can't spell it, can also show the same signs as a reaction to medication, or a different illness that has gone undiagnosed you should talk to that family members doctors. if it is a medication problem it can stop the signs but if it is dementia or alzhiemers then they have medication that can help prolong the person lives and reduce early problems.. but there is no cure at this time.. just don't get angry or overreact..
Avatar f tn That's complex. It depends when it first started. Dementia is very clinically specific and only a neurologist could distinguish between that and psychosis though dementia usually involves forgetfulness and memory loss. I do know that elderly relatives I have that were diagnosed with dementia improved with the medication Namenda.
Avatar f tn My daughter has taken many different meds in the past in trying to control these seizure like episodes. (Zonisamide, Lamictol, Topiramate, Clobazam) She currently takes Keppra (2500mg daily) Valproic Acid (750mg daily) Levocarnitine(1980mg daily) Klonipin(2.5mg daily) we use 1mg ativan tablets to help relax when needed and have diastat 7.5mg My question is , what do you think?