Seizure symptoms related to arachnoid tumors
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Thanks for using the forum. I am happy to address your questions, and my answer will be based on the information you provided here. Please make sure you recognize that this forum is for educational purposes only, and it does not substitute for a formal office visit with a doctor.
Without the ability to examine and obtain a history, I can not tell you what the exact cause of the symptoms is. However I will try to provide you with some useful information.
At the very least he should get an EEG, which would identify abnormal brainwaves caused by seizure activity. An MRI or CT of his head might be in order to check for things like tumors, but keep in mind that brain tumors can cause just about any symptom. If his doctors won't believe him, try to get a video of him while he's having an episode to show them.
I have a lot of migraines and tension headaches. I also have DDD and an extra vertebra in my tailbone. My 4 yr olds decompression surgery, they removed part of the posterior fosfa (not sure I spelled correctly) and part of his top vertebra. They opened his dura and it hemorrhaged out really bad. The pre surgical MRI showed a 15 mm chiari extension into his neck. The doc said he did not expect it to be so bad.
I had an arachnoid cyst removed in 2005. I had a seizure as a result of the cyst pressing on my brain. At the time I had no knowledge on what my condition even was, I just went with what the dr. Said and had it removed within 5 days of finding out it was there. I do wish I would have researched diff. treatment options before I just let the Dr. cut out part of my brain. It seemed to be a great fix at first but several years later I am still dealing with symptoms:( You def.
Hi, probably your symptoms are related with arachnoid cyst as symptoms due to thoracic outlet syndrome include neck, shoulder, and arm pain, numbness, or impaired circulation to the extremities (causing discoloration). Often symptoms are reproduced when the arm is positioned above the shoulder or extended. Patients can have a wide spectrum of symptoms from mild and intermittent, to severe and constant. Pains can extend to the fingers and hands, causing weakness. Please visit website http://www.
My husband was on anti-seizure medication (Dilantin) and b/c he developed a rash, had to be switched to an anti-anxiety medication (Lorezapam) which is supposed to keep the symptoms at bay but obviously, isn't the long term solution. My husband is suffering from headaches and we all know, the meningiomas are there, particularly the large one that put enough pressure against his brain to cause the seizure to begin with.
It is hard to answer your questions without the findings typed out, but this can mean many things. Depending in the type of cyst's you have will determine the course of treatment if any is needed, some people have asymptomatic cysts. You will have to discuss it with your doctor on rather it is or isnt causing issues. Im also not sure what you mean be disks out...this is Unfortunitly too vague but if you can type your findings out, I can try to help more..
My husband had a seizure about 3 weeks ago while at work, he is type 1 diabetic and thought the seizure was due to his blood sugar falling dangerously low. However; at the hospital a CT scan was performed and they found a cyst in his brain. He was told to follow up with his primary physician. Last week he had a contrast and no contrast MRI on his brain.
I have had a cyst in my frontal lobe since I was 5 yrs old. The doctors mentioned that the cyst was dead due to excess of calcium. At age 5 I had a seizure but nothing was done about it. At age 13 I had two more seizures and thats when doctors put me on Tegretol 200mg. An MRI was taken at age 5 and at age 13, the size of the cyst remained the same. The seizures only occur while I am asleep. As of now the Tegretol has worked but pretty soon I wont have insurance to cover the medicine.
I'm not familiar with Depression "causing" seizures, I do know some who have seizure suffer with depression also. Maybe the depression can be the frustration of not understanding what is going on with our bodies, that get to me at times for sure.
Have the Dr's mentioned increasing any of the medication? If you are on seizure medication during the EEG it won't show any seizure activity from what I was told.
My dad is 76 years old and has been recently diagnosed to have an Arachnoid cyst in his frontal lobe. He has had 2 episodes where he lost consciousness for less then a minute. His eyes were rolled up and he did not remember anything of the episode. We are meeting with the neurosurgeon to understand the next steps. Otherwise he does not have any other symptoms. Looking at his age we are worried that surgery may do him more harm or help.
Hi, I have a 5 year old son that had 2 partial complex seizures back in March. His tests showed that he has a 4cm arachnoid cyst (sp?) in his left temporal lobe. His neurologist said that it's fine for him to have this kind of a cyst and that it's not related to his seizure disorder. His EEG showed a "misfiring" that would lead to a tendency towards seizures. He also has problems with speech, fine and gross motor skills, and a history of sleepwalking frequently.
You have been on a slow taper program, the chance that you have suffered or will suffer a seizure is pretty non-existant. You need to follow up with your doctor if you continue to have these concerns.
Sinusitis causes every single symptom you complain of....as can anxiety. You have obviously been very very very preoccupied with every aspect of this taper..which is most definitely adding to your symptoms and keeping that anxiety cycle going in full swing.
Interesting problem. It is known that types of seizure activity and brain injury can lead to phantosmia. Prodromes for migraines can also have similar symptoms. In addition, damage to the nerves for olfaction can also be implicated. Although no cause may be found, the need to rule out any of these other issues mandates a thorough evaluation by your physician. Good luck.
continued followup with your neurologist is recommended to determine if you are having symptoms from the arachnoid cyst. You may also need a referral to a neurosurgeon if you are having symptoms from the arachnoid cyst.
Thank you for this opportunity to answer your questions, I hope you find the information I have provided useful, good luck.
From the research I have done, the back of your brain, somewhere controls your involentary functions(breathing, heartbeat, liver/kidney,etc.). I think my kidney trouble is related to the cyst. I dont mean to rant about my symptoms, but you are the first person I have come across, that has the same location of the cyst =) There is no doubt in my mind this is why I have headaches, I would guess the same can be said for you. Let me know if you are having anything like I mentioned.
I was diagnosed with a sub arachnoid cyst at the age of 17yrs. I am now 21yrs old and I feel like I can't walk right or think as knowledgeable as I used to. I have seen over 4 neurologists and they all told me that surgery was not an option because at that time I was doing o.k. but now I feel like I can not balance myself and feel like I'm on a merry go round. Is this related to my cyst?
I have an arachnoid cysts that I only just found out about. "small left anterior temporal arachnoid cyst". It was meant to be a CT scan to "rule" out anything as I was just diagnosed with OCD, but this has been found.I cant get in to see my doctor for some time and I am concerned. My questions are as follows:-
Will it grow? Do they all grow?
Could it be causing my OCD?
What is my life expectancy?
Will my doctor refer me to Nuerologist?
Could it be anything else?
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