Seizure symptoms onset
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I'm afraid that epilepsy is an equal opportunity disease. My seizures started out of the blue in my early 20s. Until that time, I thought you were either born with epilepsy or it was brought on by brain injury or some other specific cause. I have since learned that many cases of epilepsy, like mine, are diagnosed as idiopathic (no known cause), and you just take your meds, adjust your life and live with it. Of course, you should try to find out if there is some treatable cause.
I am 37 years old and had a grand mal seizure in March 2008 and then 2 in the same day in July 2008. After the first seizure I had all the standard tests which came back normal. They have now put me on 300mg. of Dilantin and have not had any grand mal seizures since, however I have experienced other types of seizures. My husband seems to think that I have had these other types of seizures between the times of the grand mal seizures, we just didn't know what they were then.
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.
t know her age, but hormones can cause this problem on a fairly regular basis. At times, symptoms will be minimal before serious hypoglycemia hits, and the symptoms may be as subtle as a headache or slight nausea or even simple yawning without reason. She will feel bad for a few hours, or even for most of the day, but she does need to get those carbohydrates in her stomach. Keep trying the juices or carbonated drinks to settle her stomach.
He had a blood sugar of 73 when the paramedics tested him, but they feel that had risen due to the seizure activity. They felt that his blood sugar had been much lower. He was put on seizure watch for 1 week to make sure it was not a different condition. He hasn't had one since. It is a very scary experience. He does not remember the seizure at all.
My husband has been having strange symptoms for the past 4-5 years. He has never had any of them checked because everyone tells him he's crazy when it comes up.
He's 20, and 6'3, and weighs 200lbs. He's in great shape, and he works out regularly. He eats a very healthy diet.
When he starts showing symptoms, I guess I'll call it having an "episode", they can last between a day or two and three weeks.
The first thing is his mood swings.
I've been told by my son's doctor that unless he is having a seizure it will not show up on an EEG. I don't know about the factors that cause epilepsy but there are hundreds of reasons known and unkown for seizures.
Does anyone else have these symptoms? (Vandy diagnosed Autonomic Disorder/possible POTS in my daughter 6 years ago.) Two odd things about her- the onset age and the seizing. She began passing out at age 3 and still does at 22. By passing out, I mean that she actually seizes, stiff limbs and body and back arched, and then after it ends is usually nauseated, takes awhile to be able to stand, and is worn out the rest of the day.
Child demonstrates sudden onset change in behavior from talkative, engaged in social or playful behavior to either fixed stare, or nystagmus with lip smacking, strong pressure sound (like a pressure cooker). He becomes non-verbal - with excessive drooling . After the fixed stare resolves he appears to focus on finger play between the thumb and first or second finger other symptoms above remain.
I am wondering if my 15yo son's symptoms which began recently could be diabetes. Initially I thought of epilepsy but now not so sure. He had an inital seizure a few weeks ago after a night with no sleep. He said he felt weird, his eyes rolled back and he began to convulse. Not sure how long that lasted. Since then he has been fine till yesterday and today he has said he felt dizzy and thought he may be going to have a seizure again.
It does sound like a possible seizure though. Did anyone happen to witness the onset? After a seizure it it very common to be completely wiped out and sleep for hours. Definitely see your doctor. Have you had any medication changes or any changes to recreational drugs or alcohol use? Not assuming anything, just had to ask. Keep us posted.
My dog is 9 years old. He started having sudden onset seizures about a year ago. About a month apart. Then for 24 hours he has cluster seizures and then fine again for a month. Very said puliminary tests look good but to go into more detailed testing is much more expensive so we couldn't afford it but he was fine otherwise so just once a month we would make him comfortable for the day, allow the seizures to pass and continued on with life. This past episode has been so much worse.
The pain progressed into vomiting everytime she ate for a couple weeks. Then she began to pass out after eating, which has now progressed into seizure like episodes several times a day regardless of eating or not. She hs been extensively tested by neuro, cardio, gastro, EEG during "seizure" was negative as were all other tests. All doctors referred her to psych. Today, a urine test from several days ago came back positive for e coli.
Here are my symptoms: I suddenly get freezing cold from the inside moving outward. It is very painful. This often signals the onset of disorientation in which I lose periods of time from a few seconds to a prolonged period where my productivity does not equal the time that has elapsed. There is often an intense headache that feels as if I have a small Lincoln log wedged behind my left eye. My vision is very inconsistent throughout the day.
Both the events were the same and at the same time,no other symptoms except for a headache, which went after he had a cup of milk and biscuits.This time again his EEG showed the same mild abnormality.Doctor prescribed tabs for 3yrs.We still don't feel it is Epilepsy and have not started the medications.He is 11yrs old, will be 12 in sept. His height is 4' and wt.31 kgs.Please suggest what to do?
Thank u.
Furthermore, psychotic episodes may be an acute change like that seen in delirium, stroke, or seizure. Depending on the complete history, including family history, associated symptoms, and clinical examination, imaging findings will likely be in different anatomical locations.
As a general rule, MRI is better for looking at anatomy and for pathological conditions (e.g.
If Danny had any underlying predisposition to seizures, the sleep apnea could actually have caused the onset of seizure. The breathing actually stops for 10 - 15 seconds. There is a reduced blood and oxygen supply to the brain. This is perceived as stress, by the brain cells. They fire more vigorously, and a brain prone to seizures will have seizures.
What is more important here is "why does he have seizures ? " Can you identify any family member with seizures ?
Fast onset, lasting time 40s-2min. Sense of time is altered, hard to concentrate or focus/answer simple questions. Environment around seems to spin slowly back and forth but no feelings of nausea. Hard to navigate direction i.e. when walking through doorways may cling to one side and bump shoulder. Objects feel closer or further away than they really are. Somewhat similar to the view of a "fish eye lense" on cameras. Able to hold balance and not likely to fall even walking.
I am 67 years old and otherwise in good health. I occasionally have episodes of sudden onset weakness in my shoulders and both arms. I have to sit down immediately or I feel is if I will pass out. This passes very quickly but is so scary. Is this a symptom of Parkinsons, or is this a seizure of some sort?
Hello to everyone! I am brand new to this group and have enjoyed reading all of your posts in regards to PVCs over the past few weeks. I have finally decided to join up and give my two cents and pose a question...
I have had PVCs for the past few years, diagnosed by the typical tests five years ago (EKG, ECHO, Holter). Just because I have a "diagnosis" doesn't make life easier with them, that's for sure.
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