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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 jderry on Tue, 2008-11-18 - 09:05
While in the hospital during the work up for my surgery cutting back on my sleep was part of the way they used too find out where my sez were starting.Like anyone can get a good night sleep in a hospital
Re: Breakthrough seizure caused by lack of sleep
Submitted by MichaelK on Tue, 2008-11-18 - 23:04
What kind of surgery was it? My neurologist hasn't given me a good explanation about this. Has it helped you?
Re: Breakthrough seizure caused by lack of sleep
Submitted by MichaelK on Tue, 2008-11-18 - 00:08
That's an interesting question. From what I understand, having too many seizures increases the likelihood of having more seizures. Eventually, this could lead to brain damage.