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Cluster Seizures
Mon, 02/21/2011 - 17:24For the last 10 years my (undiaganosed) seizures have occurred only 4-6 times a year but when they do, I get a cluster of at least a dozen and more over the course of a 24hour period.
I saw a neuro for the first time last month (Jan/11) because I didn’t realize that I might be having seizures until I did a little Googling last summer (2010). I’m assuming they are simple partial seizures since I remain conscious and aware.
My neuro said that my description (see pkimmer story) was that of seizures but I forgot to ask what kind. I’m seeing her in a week (28Feb’11) to get her assessment now that MRI has come back normal like all of my other tests. Until then, can anyone shed some light on the SEIZURE CLUSTER aspect? The only thing I’ve found in my research pertains to tonic clonic or seizures complex partial seizures where consciousness is lost. Even then, they talk about a lot fewer seizures within a 24 hour time frame so I’m quite confused about it...ANYBODY??? Thanks for listening : ) pkimmer
Comments
Re: Cluster Seizures
Submitted by tcameron on Wed, 2011-02-23 - 17:23
Hi,
That's interesting about Ativan and anxiety. Yes, anxiety can induce seizures for me. Several other in my epilepsy support group take Ativan to combat clusters. Did you know that A LOT of AED's are also used for anxiety and bipolar disorders? It's been determined that these conditions are neurological, and are often located in or near the same part of the brain. Stress would be a more accurate definition for the trigger, but anxiety causes stress!
I only take the Ativan (lorazepam) after my first seizure. If taken too often, it loses its effectiveness.
I find a fever, even as low as 99* (stress), too much exercise at the gym (stress), and of course, missing any pills are definite triggers. It's difficult to keep track of all those pills! I take 4 different AEDs every day. Most of my seizures have no known cause.
BTW, most of us can't find any triggers for our seizures.
I hope this helps!
T. Cameron
Hi,
That's interesting about Ativan and anxiety. Yes, anxiety can induce seizures for me. Several other in my epilepsy support group take Ativan to combat clusters. Did you know that A LOT of AED's are also used for anxiety and bipolar disorders? It's been determined that these conditions are neurological, and are often located in or near the same part of the brain. Stress would be a more accurate definition for the trigger, but anxiety causes stress!
I only take the Ativan (lorazepam) after my first seizure. If taken too often, it loses its effectiveness.
I find a fever, even as low as 99* (stress), too much exercise at the gym (stress), and of course, missing any pills are definite triggers. It's difficult to keep track of all those pills! I take 4 different AEDs every day. Most of my seizures have no known cause.
BTW, most of us can't find any triggers for our seizures.
I hope this helps!
T. Cameron
Re: Cluster Seizures
Submitted by tcameron on Wed, 2011-02-23 - 17:23
Hi,
That's interesting about Ativan and anxiety. Yes, anxiety can induce seizures for me. Several other in my epilepsy support group take Ativan to combat clusters. Did you know that A LOT of AED's are also used for anxiety and bipolar disorders? It's been determined that these conditions are neurological, and are often located in or near the same part of the brain. Stress would be a more accurate definition for the trigger, but anxiety causes stress!
I only take the Ativan (lorazepam) after my first seizure. If taken too often, it loses its effectiveness.
I find a fever, even as low as 99* (stress), too much exercise at the gym (stress), and of course, missing any pills are definite triggers. It's difficult to keep track of all those pills! I take 4 different AEDs every day. Most of my seizures have no known cause.
BTW, most of us can't find any triggers for our seizures.
I hope this helps!
T. Cameron
Hi,
That's interesting about Ativan and anxiety. Yes, anxiety can induce seizures for me. Several other in my epilepsy support group take Ativan to combat clusters. Did you know that A LOT of AED's are also used for anxiety and bipolar disorders? It's been determined that these conditions are neurological, and are often located in or near the same part of the brain. Stress would be a more accurate definition for the trigger, but anxiety causes stress!
I only take the Ativan (lorazepam) after my first seizure. If taken too often, it loses its effectiveness.
I find a fever, even as low as 99* (stress), too much exercise at the gym (stress), and of course, missing any pills are definite triggers. It's difficult to keep track of all those pills! I take 4 different AEDs every day. Most of my seizures have no known cause.
BTW, most of us can't find any triggers for our seizures.
I hope this helps!
T. Cameron