Seizure disorders schizophrenia

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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).
1392168 tn?1280074408 I have heard of this happening. Although I've never experienced it personally, I've researched it. They are called phantosmia. They can be caused by a simple sinus problem, like you said. Most likely, this is your problem. However, other fairly common causes are brain injury and seizures originating from the temporal lobes. Since you didn't mention any injury, that leaves seizures. However, most people only have this symptoms as a warning to a bigger seizure.
1321145 tn?1280552668 how much probability id there in overlaooing of schizophrenia and psychosis
Avatar n tn There have been numerous diseases added recently to the suspected list of autoimmune disorders such as Schizophrenia. In the past HLA B27 was not correlated to autoimmunity but now obviously it is. I am positive for HLA B27 and have Lupus. My sister has autoimmune thyroid disorder and psoriatic arthritis. A brother has ulcerative colitis and years ago had Schizophrenia. I suspect a genetic HLA B27 connection to Lupus but as yet no one seems to have any knowledge.
Avatar f tn that sounds like schizophrenia symptoms or other mental disorders, try asking him more questions and look up symptoms of schizophrenia and if they match, try and find a physchologist for him to see. schizophrenia is a very scary disorder. Hopefully it isnt.
Avatar n tn (Antianxiety) The main uses for Ativan are anxiety, irritability in psychiatric or organic disorders, preoperatively, insomnia, and as an adjunct in endoscopic procedures. It's "unlabeled" uses are antiemetic prior to chemotherapy, status epilepticus, rectal use, alcohol withdrawal and seizure prophylaxis. Nowhere in any medical reference does it state Ativan is used for the treatment of depression.
Avatar f tn My interest lies in mental health and endocrine disorders, specifically hypothyroidism. Your thyroid certainly CAN induce mental disorders. There is some debate as to which came first the chicken or the egg however. Most doctors will believe you had the psychological condition prior to the thyroid problem, and the thyroid problem just aggravated it. I am not convinced of this due to my own experience and research on the topic. Regardless, the two diseases can go hand in hand.
Avatar n tn I have staring spells and am prone to seizures at times but I have never felt so foggy and sort of dizzy and out of it. I have schizophrenia and my family doctor thinks it is anxiety. I recently had blood work taken but I am not sure if they regularly test for tia or an impending stroke. The sensations went away after an hour or so. Is this a precursor of something to come or could it be a seizure or anxiety? I have felt similar to this about a couple months ago...
Avatar n tn Is it common that an Alcholic also has mental disorders such as BiPolor, Anger issues, or Schitzo...........? What are the symptoms of Bi Polor?
1021784 tn?1306363011 Lurasidone is indicated in the treatment of Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder, and may also be used for treating other Psychotic Disorders, Depressive Disorders, PTSD, OCD, and Tic Disorder. Lurasidone can also be used in the management of behavioral disturbances, such as agitation and impulsivity, that can occur in various conditions like Impulse-Control Disorders, Disruptive Behavior Disorders, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
Avatar n tn An adoption agency called us today and presented my husband and I with a possible adoption opportunity. But here's the thing. They have a list of issues that run in their family that makes me quite nervous. here is the following issues: 1. Intermediate explosive disorder (mostly in the men in her family) 2. the birth-father is Bi-polar 3. schizophrenia runs in the family. What are the chances of this baby developing these disorders?
671285 tn?1292660161 When are mental illnesses/disorders usually diagnosed? I mean, can an adult female have symptoms for bi-polar disorder or schitzophrenia? What I am trying to ask is when or around what age do these disorders show?
Avatar f tn People with schizophrenia doesn't realize that they are hearing stuff aren't there, and they usually response to these hallucinations as if they are real while they aren't. I've noticed that you're posting too much about it, and no you don't have schizophrenia. And you aren't showing any symptoms other than hallucinations. Schizophrenia jsmt only about hallucinations it's about losing touch with reality.
Avatar f tn OK well I have ocd and I have had a fear of having schizophrenia! Ever since then I have been "hearing" things. Especially when I have that fear on my mind BUT I was in the bathroom and I thought I heard someone say "hello? Die" so I came out of the bathroom and I asked my mom what she said and she said that she was just talking to the cat... But she didn't say hello die! It sounded like someone was actually saying it ....
Avatar f tn Hearing voices if often related to schizophrenia but you have different kind of bi-poar and schizophrenia ranging from simple personality disorders like schizotypal or schizonoid to much more complex disorders. I don't want to scare you but i just want to suggest you seek external help like psychotherapy and maybe join some support groups. I would really try to work with a therapist and try to get an accurate diagnosis if i were you. Before you hurt yourself please seek some help.
Avatar f tn A person can have both ADD and schizophrenia. The medications used to treat ADD can worsen the symptoms of schizophrenia but they can be used within a psychiatrist's discretion as long as the effects are monitored for. Ask your psychiatrist more about why they came to these conclusions to begin with.
1351968 tn?1278205300 Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but what is the difference between Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia? I've been told by doctors that there are many similarities, and that sometimes Bipolar can even become Schizophrenia over time, if its not treated properly. Is this true?
Avatar m tn What you are experiencing could be hallucinations and delusions and they can occur with certain medications, stress, sleep deprivation, in certain brain disorders and with schizophrenia or bipolar disorders. You will need to consult your primary care physician for re assessment and he may then refer you to a psychiatrist if needed. Hope this helped and do keep us posted.
Avatar f tn Yes, more of the pure-o OCD without the compulsions and yes I am in therapy. My first fear used to be that I was becoming a murderer because I would have violent intrusive thoughts. And then studying mental illness in my class created the fear that I'll develop schizophrenia. The Zoloft has worked and shown improvement but now with these illusions I'm scared I'm developing schizophrenia. Do you know if that's an early sign of schizophrenia?
720657 tn?1233011567 m sorry if you read my post the wrong way. Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders are treatable with antipsychotics. Very much so. Its just the term that's scary. I say this having made a full recovery from schizoaffective disorder. Please don't think of another label/term to worry about. Just speak to your psychiatrist more closely about the whole concept. It took me a while to come to terms with it too but like other psychiatric disabilities it is treatable.
3178266 tn?1344536316 This is an antipsychotic/Antidepressant and is used in the treatment of most of my symptoms. It is a very important med that I take. It Treats symptoms of schizophrenia, unusual suspiciousness or emotionl withfrawal and causes depressed, anxious or tense feelings. Symptoms of mania associated with bipolar disorder , racing thoughts, irritability, aggressiveness, agitation, Impulsive behaviour or excessively elevated mood.
Avatar m tn This is a very common fear for people with anxiety disorders, but you have to understand that anxiety disorders and psychotic disorders are very different conditions, it's not like an anxiety disorder will morph into a psychotic illness. Those conditions present in their own unique way, and the diagnostic criteria are VERY different from that of anxiety disorders.
Avatar f tn Haldol and Orap are antipsychotics and can commonly cause short term movement disorders and have twice a potential as current atypical antipsychotics to cause tardive dyskinesia.
Avatar n tn I was diagnosed with bipolar over 10 years ago. I think I've been on every med out there and the 1 dr. also prescribed an anti-seizure. Then I went through ECT and was taken off the anti-seizure meds. I asked to stop that last May. Recently I had a grandmal seizure and was put back on anti-seizure med. I feel great overall and was told - maybe I don't have bipolar afterall. So...did I go through all that for nothing?
Avatar m tn I recently got a fear of having schizophrenia. I fear that out of no where I start hearing voices and seeing things. I have anxiety and panic attacks. I do go to a psychologist and a psychiatrist they said I have anxiety panic attacks. I do take medications but in a low dose. I dont hear voices or see hallucinations..etc. But Im really afraid that out of no where I start hearing voices or hallucinate. Has anyone else had this fear or has it. Could anyone give me some advice. Thanks....
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 It is basically used to treat people with schizophrenia and bi-polar....it helps to restore certain chemcials in the brain called neurotransmiters....it is not a narcotic type drug.....I hear they also use it for anxiety disorders also....hope this helps out some....take care...
Avatar m tn The toxoplasmosis parasite may also trigger the development of schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, Tourette’s syndrome and attention deficit disorders." What would I go about doing to possibly see if a link exists between the two? If I were to add a photo, would a professional be able to gaze at it (pun not intended) and give some possible opinions which may help?