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Symptoms after a seizure

Tue, 05/19/2009 - 05:35
Most often I have nocturnal seizures but occasionally they do happen during the day.  Does anyone experience a general muscle achiness from head to toe?  Sometimes it is so bad I cannot go back to sleep even though I am exhausted.  As well as feeling like you have been clenching your teeth. 

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Re: Symptoms after a seizure

Submitted by pawps on Fri, 2009-05-22 - 09:33
I also feel as if I have been hit by a bus the next day. Muscles in the legs, neck and back feel as though I have done strenuous exercises, and if I bite my mouth, that is excruciating for a while. I find a herbal remedy helps for the bruising - it is called Arnica here in South Africa. One justs dissolves a few little pills under the tongue. You are not alone!

Re: Symptoms after a seizure

Submitted by cg25 on Fri, 2009-05-22 - 17:22
I just had a seizure last night and everything still hurts. I couldn't eat my sandwich at lunch because I can't seem to chew currently. my doctor tells me this is normal and to take Advil. I understand how frustrating the pain can be!

Re: Symptoms after a seizure

Submitted by kjcanada1979 on Sat, 2009-05-23 - 00:31

I have horrible after effects!!!  My head is usually pounding, my arms and legs feel like jello.  I feel so weak and I dont want to move.  Most of the time my mouth hurts from gritting my jaw during and biting off pieces of my tounge.  I usually sleep for a few days after a seizure.

I have horrible after effects!!!  My head is usually pounding, my arms and legs feel like jello.  I feel so weak and I dont want to move.  Most of the time my mouth hurts from gritting my jaw during and biting off pieces of my tounge.  I usually sleep for a few days after a seizure.

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