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Breakthrough seizure caused by lack of sleep
Sun, 10/12/2008 - 02:58Due to some of the pressure I am under I do not get enough sleep. Last night was one of those examples where I chose to work extra and it caused me to have a breakthrough seizure after 6 weeks of having no seizures whatsoever. Is it really important to tell my neurologist about this? He will only prescribe more medicine for me or recommend that I have surgery, neither one of which I want. What is the best thing to do?
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Re: Breakthrough seizure caused by lack of sleep
Submitted by MichaelK on Mon, 2008-10-13 - 22:20
Thanks, Diana. I'm trying to put myself on a regular schedule of at least 8 hrs. every night. I've let myself get into the habit of staying up late while studying for two professional exams that I need to pass.
Again, thanks for your help!
-Michael
Re: Breakthrough seizure caused by lack of sleep
Submitted by ghost on Mon, 2008-11-17 - 09:22
i started at prolly age 16. am 21 right now and usually my seizures start when i barley wake up and only sleep like 3-5 hours. what is the consquences of having to many seizures , would you know ?
Re: Breakthrough seizure caused by lack of sleep
Submitted by MichaelK on Mon, 2008-10-13 - 22:26
Hi Toni, Thanks for your reply. I definitely agree with you that anything, including stress, can be a big factor and I just need to get back in my schedule. I'm trying to do that now and we'll see how it goes. Wish me luck!