Seizure precautions in elderly

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Avatar m tn Hi everyone, About a month ago I woke up at night with a sensation of my heart stopping and starting again. I went to the ER without needing an ambulance and everything checked out fine. I met with a cardiologist and had an echocardiogram done which came out normal. All EKGs/blood tests done were normal (including thyroid). In spite of that, every 2-3 days I've been getting palpitations.
Avatar n tn My 11 year old son suffered a local seizure in left leg followed by a general seizure in 3 hrs. he was suffering frm high fever and was on malaria drug along with doxycycline. his reports like MRI, veinography, CFS, EEG AND OTHER BLOOD TESTS R NORMAL.what could be the reason of seizure? will it repeat. what r the precautions to be taken.
Avatar n tn First I would like to know who perscribed Ativan to you for depression. And why they have kept you on if for "years." Ativan is NOT an antidepressant and has no affinity for that disorder. It's a short acting benzodiazipine. (Antianxiety) The main uses for Ativan are anxiety, irritability in psychiatric or organic disorders, preoperatively, insomnia, and as an adjunct in endoscopic procedures.
691463 tn?1227419054 we have an elderly cat of 17, he is suddenely much more lethargic than usual, as if in a daze and drooling heavily, we wonder if he may have had a stroke, he experienced something like a seizure couple of weeks ago.
Avatar f tn Month ago I had a seizure while sleeping where I lost control on urination and i ignored it (I didn't even understand that this could be a seizure or what is a seizure!) , till now I had 3 seizures while sleeping but without urination problem and I got simple seizures while I am awake ( sometimes I just loss concentration and i just focus at nothing ) the Dr.
Avatar n tn An EEG and MRI brain would be necessary to know the seizure activity. Your doctor might brief you more on the precautions that you need to keep in mind while on work or driving. Take care and update on your progress.
Avatar f tn Tramadol does indeed lower the seizure threshold. Withdrawal from tramadol can provoke seizures in people who do not have a seizure disorder, as is also the case with many anti-convulsants used off-label in pain management but FDA-approved for seizure control. My docs won't even consider tramadol or certain tricyclics for me since I have a history of seizures. However, in your case the benefit of pain relief might outweigh risk of seizure.
Avatar m tn But a three year old dog should not have these problems and in a young dog this can be indicative of seizure activity. People tend to think that a seizure means the dog is convulsing or thrashing on the floor but there are different types of seizures. It is entirely possible for a dog to appear as though it is just zoning out and staring off into space. It can be a mild head tremor.
Avatar f tn It sounds like a possible seizure. They can manifest in many different ways and it's not uncommon to see that head tilting behavior. It's also typical to that they need to sleep quite a while after having a seizure. Since he's had two episodes that you know of, it's definitely time to see your vet. Try not to panic. I know seeing a seizure of any kind is extremely scary, but epilepsy in dogs can usually be well-managed with medications.
Avatar m tn I hardly ever get sick but last year I took a flue shot for the first time and got really sick. So I'll probally stick to the ole imune system apparatus myself, even though the health media is pretty adament about asthmatics being particularly at risk for this virus. Just one more thing to worry about, the media do love a good panic!
Avatar m tn SDH is subdural hematoma is also commonly seen in the elderly and in alcoholics, who have evidence of cerebral atrophy. It is also more common in patients on anticoagulants, especially aspirin and warfarin. Patients on these medications can have a subdural hematoma with a minor injury and it is abnormal localized collection of blood in which the blood is usually clotted or partially clotted.. The treatment of a hematoma depends on its location and size.
Avatar f tn He was placed on Keppra 500mg orally twice a day for seizure precautions due to the fall. He has been on the medication for approximately three weeks. He is tired, blah, and feels short of breath. I know it will take time to heal but do you know how long he should have to be on the medication and/or how long he will feel this way? I'm not sure how much activity to encourage. If you have any information or advice to ask the neurologist, I would greatly appreciate it!!
Avatar n tn Benzo's are very addictive...it doesnt matter, Valium, Xanax, Klonopin, etc... I tried to cold turkey Valium once, and I almost died !!! - After that I tappered slowly off them. I have read much about benzo's and it only takes 1 month for the body to become dependant for it. Your MOTHER MUST BE VERY CAREFULL, do not let her try to cold turkey off any benzo...she can have a seizure, coma or die...very dangerous.
Avatar f tn oms-gabapentin 300 mg was prescibed to my mom for nerve pain and its a seizure medication? Any explinations she isnt epaleptic?
493068 tn?1224765315 Speaking as a novice and non-scientist, I don't see how you could infect others with HCV if there is no HCV in your blood, unless you relapsed. Given the stigma, though, it seems inevitable that there are on-the-ground worries all around, whatever the facts. The legal and scientific implications on the one hand and people's deep-seated reservations on the other are not the same thing.
Avatar m tn i never had an outbreak before, only one week ago i had a little white pimple in my penis so i poped it but that was it. it was not in the head. it was in the shaft. so can it be possible that antibodies of varicella got the test mixed up?
Avatar n tn It would depend on the cause of the seizures. Also some medications can lower the seizure threshold including many antipsychotics but only a doctor or psychiatrist would understand this in full. It would be worthwhile to discuss these concerns with them and what the appropriate means of follow up would be.
Avatar f tn it all depends. if you do its not that serious. your in control of your body. if you want to use condoms to protect you from unwanted pregnancys and std. thats up to you. if he doesnt like it.
Avatar f tn Interactions with other drugs must be considered, and therapy in elderly patients requires careful management. Current dosing recommendations are reviewed, and practical guidelines for the optimal use of warfarin are provided". Hope this helps, and if you have any further questions or comments you are welcome to respond. Thanks for your question. Take care.
Avatar f tn What are the precautions that should be taken for oral sex when both partners have hsv2? Is oral sex even possible without transmitting hsv into oral hsv?
7463033 tn?1399311106 Not being rude but my baby is way more important to me than an elderly lady sitting in her poop for 30 minutes . (my employer waa on her way home from work !! But still insisted I do clean her eveb though that's not in anyway in my job description) I feel I was told to do it because they didnt want to deal with it . Sorry this is so lengthy ! Advice && is it safe ?
Avatar f tn If that is the case, with removal of the meningioma, seizures will in most cases stop. In some patients, anti-seizure medications are used for a while after the meningioma is removed. If your seizures are not due to meningioma, other possible explanations could include the effect of certain drugs which lower seizure threshold, sleep deprivation or alcohol which can precipitate seizures in someone prone to have them, a genetic predisposition to seizures, etc.
1580703 tn?1651904887 Prednisolone can also aggravate pre-existing seizure disorder. Certain precautions that your physician would be taking care of are, using the lowest possible dose, for the shortest time, alternate day dosing can be followed if possible, and gradual withdrawal to limit the adrenal suppression. Usually a treatment for more than 3 weeks is taken as long term. I cannot advise the dose, which can cause neurological symptoms and side effects. Consult your physician for the needful in your case.
Avatar m tn Another thought- has he been eating solid foods or is he only taking in liquids? If he has only been taking in non-solid food, this could wind up causing bulk not to form in stools.
Avatar f tn t produced it for the past 6-8 months with no ETA in sight. I was able to get my paws on the last 30 day supply available in pharmacies within a 30 mile radius but don't know what I'm going to do when it's gone. My vet said they use an online pharmacy that will compound the formula but it will be in a liquid formula and my dog (in actuality, my diva) absolutely will NOT take liquid meds. I'm fairly certain she'd have a heart attack if I had to force it down her 2x a day...