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1559533 tn?1308948561 Yes, anti-seizure medications (Tegretol, Gabapentin, Lyrica, etc) are used to treat neuropathic pain (things like Trigeminal Neuralgia or Dysthesias.) They can also be used to treat seizure disorders. They did not seem to effect my diagnosis. They did not effect my neuro exams, MRI, VEP, LP, etc.
Avatar m tn Absence seizures usually can be controlled with anti-seizure medications. Some children who have absence seizures also have grand mal seizures. Many children outgrow absence seizures in their teen years. ____________ If you think this is what is happening, definitely talk to her pediatrician.
Avatar f tn my 16 yr old son who suffers from autism cerebral palsey ocd servere to profound hearing loss and epilepsy has suffered 3 seizures in 2 weeks, 1 tonic seizure may 2, 1 grand mal may 7 and 1 grand mal may 17. he is now taking 1000mg depakote. his depakote level is 105 (he weighs 98 lbs) since his last seizure on may 17 he now cries for hours before he falls asleep, and wakes during the night crying. i think his meds r affecting him. can u please give me an idea to help him?
Avatar m tn After the seizure ends, place the child on one side and stay with the child until he or she is fully awake. Do not try to give food, liquid, or medications by mouth to a child who has just had a seizure. If the diagnosis is indeed a seizure, discuss the best treatment option for him. Regular intake of medication will help prevent recurrences. Take care and do keep us posted.
Avatar m tn Hi there, i had a brain injury in feb and havent had any seizures yet but i was told in order to get back to driving/work etc i might have to take an anti-seizure medication. What medications are there? And i was told by someone else that they will slow down my recovery. because they are stimulants? in what way would they slow it down?
Avatar n tn Aside from my seizures 4 years ago, I had no previous history of seizure disorder. There has been no seizure activity until this most recent event. Could this seizure have been associated with the use of nitrous or lidocaine? Also, I have been experiencing severe headaches and light-headedness since the seizure.
Avatar f tn Yes very certainly a seizure. Autistic children are more prone to seizures. Hope the child is ok!
Avatar m tn Seizure disorders sometimes fade and never return, so that someone who had seizures as a child or adolescent often will not have any as an adult. The medications used to treat seizures are all so-called antiseizure or anticonvulsant meds, including Topamax, Valproate, Trileptal, etc. The choice of med depends on the type of seizure disorder, and some people require two meds (polytherapy) to achieve good seizure control.
Avatar n tn My best friends child has seizures alot, he is on a whole lot of medications and is pretty much like a zomby, He was pretty much normal up until age 3. When he was born he did have heart surgery. Then(around age 3) he had a seizure and has been on all kinds of medication since. Can he be so overly drugged that its causing all the zomby like actions, and the seizures? I think its at least 9 pills in the morning and same at night. Plus Melatonim (not sure on spelling).
Avatar f tn Note there is a difference between the cause of a seizure and a trigger. Seizures can be caused by head injury (at any time in your life), diabetes side effects, a high fever as a child or a virus/bacterium like meningitis. Triggers are things like alcohol drinks, flashing lights (like driving a car through shade/shadow or watching window blinds flickering the light from a breeze, or for some people anything raising the adrenaline level. In women, PMS is usually a trigger.
Avatar n tn Hi! I've had them since I was a child. I hit my head as a child several times. I had convulsions and throwing up at first. Then I started clumsiness. If I hit my elbow, knee,fingers and or stub my toes bam! Lights go out! I started to lose loss of temporary memory when I was a child. As I got older in my teens the pain inflictions started and then i'd passout from the pain. Sex made me passout if gone to far. I would have to be put into a bathtub to help me come out of it.
Avatar f tn it is a good question i started having seizures just a couple months before i turned 30 never a sign or any indication that led up to my first g mal but ive been diagnosed with bipolar borderline personality disorder and ptsd and for my seizures ive been tested and tested to see where they might be comin from ive always have joked sayin its my mind short circuiting cause i just process way to much at one time but after readin up on my mental diagnosis im really beginning to wonder because im now
996693 tn?1249675861 medications will at least protect your child.
12182312 tn?1427683956 If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.".
Avatar f tn I don't know about anti-depressants specifically but I am on anti-seizure meds which also cause various birth defects. I was told that it isn't 'if you take this med your child will have this problem' or even mean you'll be lucky if you're child is fine. It only increases the likelihood that your child will have a problem - by a percentage or two - nothing drastic.
3547166 tn?1347814000 A tracker for seizures that can track the times of day episodes occur and how bad the episodes are. Also the type of seizure, seizure clusters, hospital visits, before and after symptoms like sleepiness and headache. Plus medications and changes to medication.
327385 tn?1378360731 Whether or not a seizure is partial (another term is focal seizure) from the onset helps determine which medications should be used. Dilantin is a good medication for focal seizures, but it has its side effects and there are medications with less side effects for long-term treatment of epilepsy.
Avatar n tn I had one seizure about 3 weeks ago,and so far its unexplained...I just had a eeg done today and are waiting for results...could this possibly never happen again? and are there such things as only one seizure and never having another one?? What could some of the causes be?
Avatar f tn when i FINALLY got an after hours vet on the phone the advise was that it was probably a seizure and to give her 1/4 of a motrin. does this sound correct and what would cause a seizure in a perfectly healthy dog ?
Avatar f tn I read on another message board something about a child getting a seizure from anesthesia. The doctor mentioned something about a pre-disposition to seizures. Then The anesthesia causing the seizure. My question is...my 6yr old has to have dental work because he has a cavity and special needs and won't let anyone in his mouth for more than a few seconds. I don't believe in restraints for him as he has anxiety and that will add to his anxiety's.
Avatar n tn Most doctors advise staying on medications as having a seizure when pregnant can decrease oxygen to the baby. There is a small increased rate of seizure in pregnancy, likely related to hormonal and metabolic changes. Again, I am not a medical doctor - I am only a neuropsychologist (and I mainly work with children) and this is information I have learned from neurologists I work with. You really need to consult with your neurologist and gynecologist. Good luck.
1984945 tn?1326556865 Some medications can cause children to have acid reflux. Has he ever been checked for acid reflux?
Avatar f tn The pain appears to get worse following seizure events. He has be having a run of CPS recently and the pain is becomming intollerable for him. No one can tell us why he is having so much pain or what is causing it therefore nothing is done for it. I have tried drugs like brufen and panadol and panadeine. He claims these do nothing and refuses to take them for that reason. I need to stop his pain somehow.
Avatar n tn You will get the hang of it. Watching your child have a seizure is so difficult because there isn othing you can do but make sure they are safe and comfortable. Good luck!
Avatar n tn I am a Type II diabetic (diagnosed 10 years ago) on metformin (1,000 mg. daily) and prandin (2 mg with meals). I have been diagnosed with a heart problem and have been exercising regularly as part of cardiac rehab. I have been experiencing frequent sugar lows, resulting in blurred vision and dizzyness. Last week, I awoke in the hospital after having diabetic seizures. I remember feeling weak and taking some glucose tablets. Apparently these weren't enough to ward off the seizure.
Avatar n tn Other factors may also be contributory such as stress or certain triggers like food, weather, hormones, or medications. Have this evaluated further by your neurologist for proper management. Pain medications may also help. Take care and do keep us posted.