tonic clonic seizure nursing intervention

blood pressure, but a slight blood clot got to the brain from the hole in the heart and caused a stroke 8 months ago. Last week he had a Tonic Clonic seizure this happened after a very active day of therapy for his left hand which is still not responding, hours at a the YMCa working out and working with his Saebolt which opens and closes the hand. He did have 3 beers the previous day with a buddy and his wife thinks that is what caused it, but the neuorologiest said no.

I was on it for three days and then my epileptologist stopped the medication. The following day, I had another tonic clonic seizure on the stairs in the barn and landed on the concrete floor. I was transported by Life Flight to the hospital where my epileptologist worked. The paramedics reported that my breathing was very shallow and my blood pressure was through the floor. I had two more seizures following and was given Ativan to stop the seizures.

I have have one instance of a tonic clonic seizure, and serveral instances of complex-partial seizures (according to my newest neurologist). My question concerns to results I received for my MRA test. My EEG was normal, once again, and my glucose tolerance test was also normal. However, it appears as if my MRA showed signs of mild encephalopathic hippocampo gyrus (bilaterally). I have absolutely no idea what this means, and my appointment isn't for another couple of weeks.

My fear is that I will have a seizure, I have delt with someone else having a medication withdrawal seizure (tonic-clonic, or clonic tonic I forget what the order is) and that dreadful noise is forever stuck in my head! PLEASE, I want to know what the likelihood of me having a seizure is, I have been taking the fioricet for a few months now, and have lowered it down to 3 a day. I must have a professional estimate or reccomendation before I have another breakdown!

When I was 8 years old I began having seizures, which at the time were diagnosed as tonic clonic seizures, I was given anti-convulsant drugs (epilim) and after two years of being seizure free (age 11) I was taken off the drugs, I never again suffered a seizure until I was 28 years old and in my 8th month of pregnancy. My seizure in pregnancy was not tonic clonic, it was more of a partial seizure affecting the left side of my body. I am now 33 and still suffer from these 'seizures'.

i had a clonic-tonic seizure about 3 weeks ago. i was put on keppra and now am having a lot of confusion and am very tired and extremely moody. is this related to the seizure and or the medication?

“It can manifest as an alteration in mental state, tonic or clonic movements, convulsions, and various other psychic symptoms. It is caused by a temporary abnormal electrical activity of a group of brain cells. The medical syndrome of recurrent, unprovoked seizures is termed epilepsy, but some seizures may occur in people who do not have epilepsy”. Taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seizure What are the symptoms? Have any of you seen the seizures while it is happening?

He went 4 months without a seizure, then switched to the generic Dilantin and 2 weeks later had a partial seizure, then a tonic clonic seizure within 2 days, both at night while he was sleeping and again has no recollection. His Dilantin levels were low, he went back on the regular Dilantin and increased his dosage to 300mg in the am and 300mg at night. It's been 3 days and no seizures. Does he have Epilepsy?

It sounds like you may be having tonic-clonic (primary generalized seizures.) Do you have any odd sensations in between these events, or just before you pass out/start shaking? I REALLY think you should see a neurologist--having uncontrolled seizures is very serious (or even just passing out, i.e. syncopy), especially if you are swimming or in the tub, near a stove, etc.

i was diagnosed with epilepsy aged 8. I had tonic clonic seizures, complex partial and myoclonic seizures. I have been seizure free on medication for several years now. A large proportion of my seizures occured during sleep. I reduced my meds several years ago with the help of my neurologist as i was keen to get pregnant. Lately i have been wakening feeling extremely groggy and tired which lasts throughout the day and my body aches when i waken. I feel some days like i have been hit by a bus.

Primary Generalized Seizure, Absence Seizure, Atypical Absence Seizure, Myoclonic Seizure, Atonic Seizure, Tonic Seizure, Clonic Seizure, Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Partial Seizure, Simple-Partial Seizure, Complex-Partial Seizure, Secondary Generalized Seizure, Psychogenic Seizure, and Hypoxic Seizure.

These seizure types may not present with the convulsions noted in the more generalized tonic clonic seizures. You have noted that you also have headaches accompanying these? For how long have you noted this ? Have you ever been assessed by a physician with regards to your symptoms?

1 hour after I got home he had a Tonic Clonic seizure and turned blue. I called 911. They look him to Children Hospital in St. Paul. They put him the Epilepsy Unit and did an EEG. They found 5 other Myclonic seizures in his sleep. MRI looked fine and all blood tests came back fine. They diagnosed him with Generalized Infant Benign Epilepsy. They put him on Keppra. So far I have only witnessed 2 little jerks, I guess they are Myoclonic seizures.

There are different types of epilepsy with different characteristics like grand mal epilepsy you have tonic clonic generalized muscle contractions, frothing, unconsciousness, twitches, metal confusion, some may lose bladder and bowel control, usually preceded by an aura of impending seizure. aura is a strange feeling of muscle stiffening, hearing weird sounds, smelling strange smells etc. absence seizure manifest as brief staring spells where the person is cut off from the surroundings.

Absence Seizures, Atypical Absence Seizures, Myoclonic Seizures, Atonic Seizures, Tonic Seizures, Clonic Seizures, Tonic-clonic Seizures, etc. Myoclonic seizures seem to be listed as a recognized MS symptom. Your doctor also has to be aware of the medication you are taking. Tegretol can cause generalized slowing of an EEG. Check out http://en.wikipedia.

My dad said he started having these this past summer but never told us about it. We (family) found out eventually when he had the typical tonic clonic seizure around 5 am this past December. I was freaked out because I never saw anything like it. I didn't know what to do. He got out of it after a couple min and he didn't even know what happened. These days he doesn't get the tonic clonic seizures but he gets these (I don't know what they are called) maybe absent seizures?

He had an absence seizure followed by a blow to the head when he fell, followed by a tonic-clonic seizure. There is no major drug use reported, and no history in the family of epilepsy or any other seizure disorder. What could have caused this?

one can also have different types of seizures at the same time like generalized tonic clonic and absence seizure. These causes need to be ruled out and caution exercised in future. Anti epileptic drugs may not be required unless an organic cause is detected. Hope this helps. Take care.

Do you have family history of seizure? How you know that it was tonic clonic? Describe your symptoms to the doctor, how you felt before and after the seizure. Ask doctor what could be the cause for seizure and whether medication is needed or not. Investigations like MRI and EEG are done to find out the cause. Relax, and avoid driving for a while till you see the doctor.

Three years ago, I had two tonic clonic seizures from unknown causes and was diagnosed with epilepsy. I had many neurological tests done and it was determined that my seizures were NOT a result of a head injury (my EEG tests were also normal). Without any hesitation, I was allowed to continue playing football for the rest of my high school career. Since my seizures, I have been put on Keppra and have been completely seizure free.

This question involves a recent occurrence of drug use followed by an isolated incident of a tonic-clonic seizure. S/he consumed ecstasy, did not eat for 24 hrs, was pretty well hydrated, but did not sleep for nearly 36 hours. By the next morning, s/he suffered a seizure which lasted for 1-2 minutes. After the convulsions, s/he was foaming at the mouth, and woke up dazed and confused. S/he was sweating, while also hot/cold at the same time.

ve had seizures in the past, and had another tonic clonic recently so my doctor upped my Lyrica (which was prescribed after the MS diagnosis) to seizure-control levels. I (honestly) thought I was doing great. The Lyrica was (in my opinion) helping me feel better, so I thought I was on the right combination of medications. Two days ago, after I had showered and washed my hair, I realized that I had patches of missing hair on my head.

November 2007 I had my first tonic clonic seizure, I have had 3 more since then. After the first seizure I notice that MY gastroparesis had changed dramically. Most of the foods that I have not been able to digest for 2+ years I can now eat and I have not had any nausea since.. After the first seizure, I had a MRI, MRA, CAT, all "unremarkable". The sleep deprived EEG showed spike waves in the left frontal and temporal lobes.

MS has been known to cause seizures. I thought I was having seizures, but they turned out to be tonic-clonic spasms.

What could it be? My son just had a seizure and is now light headed, dizzy, throwing up and sweating. He is in the hospital but I am trying to do some research. Please help. Thank you.

Okay, so back in May I took some Benedryl to help me sleep as I had not been sleeping well for several days. Shortly after I took the Benedryl I had a grand mal/tonic clonic/generalized (?) seizure and was unconscious for several days. While I was out they took an MRI or CAT scan or whatever it is of my brain to rule out brain tumors (which I knew it wasn't).

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