Seizure disorders and epilepsy
Common Questions and Answers about Seizure disorders and epilepsy
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I have epileptic seizures and what some doctors call psuedoseizures. I have had 2 strokes and have bad vertigo, and syncope. This can cause seizure like activity and is definitely not psychological. It would be nice if doctors who think they are no it alls would do more research into seizures due to autonomic dysfunction before they classify everyone not having epileptic seizures as having psychological problems.
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.
Finally, there are a few disorders of the central nervous system that can lead to weakness and seizures with normal MRI, such as certain genetic, metabolic, or mitochondrial disorders, and other peripheral nervous system disorders (such as neuropathy) that would not explain the seizures but would rather potentially explain weakness or walking difficulties.
I do know that good weed might even help certain seizure disorders, so unless you live in Texas or some other troglodite state, don't fight it, switch! I have 12 years now of stories, some would make you laugh and others scare the whatever out of ya. I'll try to remember some of the ones that might be pertinent to your situation.
My daughter has generalized seizure disorder. She had a seizure in 9th grade (age 15), 11th grade (age 17), and this past August(age 20). Then, this past February she had another one and this finally made us realize that all along her 'fainting' episodes were actually seizures. This last seizure was only 6 months apart from the seizure in August that I mentioned. She is now taking her first medications for the seizure disorder and is extremely tired. She's on 250 mg once at night.
Hello,
My 2yr (7lbs) chihuahua mix had a seizure. I've think she may have had a simple focal seizure (per websites visited). Molly didn't fall over and seize nor did she expel urine or drool. She was upright with open eyes.
My questions:
What are the causes? (couldn't get a clear understanding from the websites visited)
Can the seizures cause damage to her body?
When should I have seen by the vet?
I had Epilepsy diagnosed and my first seizure at age 30 - my social life improved. I cared more about what my life and work was doing to me. My guess is that any beer or alcohol is hirting your son. An average seizure is over in within 5", though mine are longer. There is info on first aid for epilepsy. Definitely if he falls protect his head against anything hard or sharp.
During or after a seizure he may have mucus which can be relieved by turning him to the side.
Most people with epilepsy or seizure disorders can lead normal lives. While this condition cannot be cured at present, for some people it does eventually go away. For many people with epilepsy, it is difficult to drive and participate in some recreational activities. Most women with epilepsy can become pregnant and can have a normal and healthy baby. However, it is important that regular follow-up with the attending physician and intake of medications ( Keppra ) is done.
These involuntary jerking can be myoclonic jerks which can occur in head, neck, shoulders, arms, legs and torso. These can occur alone or in combination with seizure types or epileptic syndromes, absence epilepsy, myoclonic epilepsy, etc. Myoclonus is brief involuntary twitching of a muscle or a group of muscles. It is a medical sign suggestive of underlying nervus system disorders like multiple sclerosis, parkinson’s disease, alzheimer’s disease, serotonin toxicity, some forms of epilepsy.
There are epileptiform seizures (i.e.: epilepsy) and seizures from other causes, as well as "seizure-like events" that occur for various reasons. An EEG is useful for evaluation but unfortunately not all that reliable. A 24-hour video EEG or even a 72-hour ambulatory EEG may be necessary in the case of your son. A brain MRI, ideally 10T with contrast, is something many neurologists would also likely consider.
I was diagnosed with astigmatism when I was a young child but from what I understand this eye fluttering has nothing to do with it.
I AM AN INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETIC AND HAVE BEEN FOR 13 YRS, MY BLOOD SUGAR IS QUITE WELL CONTROLLED, I HAD SOME SORT SEIZURE DURING THE NIGHT AND BECAME UNCONSIOUS MY PARTNER SAID I WAS CONVULSING, SWEATING, SCREAMING AND ARCHED MY BACK AND WAS RIGID, I HAVE NO RECOLLECTION OF THIS OTHER THAN WHEN I WOKE IN THE MORNING I HAD A SPLITTING HEADACHE MY TEMPLES AND EYES WERE SWOLLEN AND I FELT EXHAUSTED AND HAVE BEEN SUFFERING BAD HEADACHES SINCE MY BLOOD SUGAR WAS NORMAL WHEN MY PARTNER TESTED IT D
I had a grandmal seizure and has been seizure free for 12 years. Currently on 750mg of kepra and 20 mg clobazem. In august I had and episode where the left side of my body went numb, my face drooped and I was unable to speak for 2 hours. I also experienced sharp pain at the back of my left year and my skull. The hospital tests CT, ECG, EKG and bllod work showed no stroke.
Any Ideas on how to deal with an 11 year old with ADHD and Obcessive Compulsive Disorders and also suffers depression? I have had her on several meds and so far only stratera helps and she is enrolled in special classes and programs to help her both in and out of school and she still can be a hand ful at times. She did have bad lead poisoning when she was a baby and had to have a special diet and medical care and almost had to be hospitalized.
Only your neurologist(most people with seizure disorders have one, if you see another doctor for them, that is who I would talk to) would be able to make the correct decision regarding medication and your seizures. You need to make sure that you are okay and healthy before you worry about carrying a baby and then worrying about their health.
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