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ice pick headaches and seizures
Sun, 07/28/2013 - 22:14Comments
Re: ice pick headaches and seizures
Submitted by Aimee2532 on Mon, 2013-11-11 - 10:49
Re: ice pick headaches and seizures
Submitted by 9livecat on Mon, 2013-11-18 - 11:22
Dr.Sanjay Gupta did a report on migraines for cnn. the ice pick headaches made me vomit and i would see blinding bright lites/couldn't see and was afraid of going blind.i discovered running helps keep em to a minimum as for the epilepsy run in the zone watch your breathing don't hyperventilate and watch your sodium level-if that drops too low it'll trigger a seizure.sounds like you know their frequency level mine are monthly.have you checked what you eat.msg makes me sick. msg free is easier diet to follow than gluten free.
i hope it helps you and that you feel better soon.there's lots of help here on this site.epilepsy is just a challenge don't let it eat you alive.
Dr.Sanjay Gupta did a report on migraines for cnn. the ice pick headaches made me vomit and i would see blinding bright lites/couldn't see and was afraid of going blind.i discovered running helps keep em to a minimum as for the epilepsy run in the zone watch your breathing don't hyperventilate and watch your sodium level-if that drops too low it'll trigger a seizure.sounds like you know their frequency level mine are monthly.have you checked what you eat.msg makes me sick. msg free is easier diet to follow than gluten free.
i hope it helps you and that you feel better soon.there's lots of help here on this site.epilepsy is just a challenge don't let it eat you alive.
Re: ice pick headaches and seizures
Submitted by Stanstedy on Sun, 2013-11-10 - 21:47
These sound like auras before the seizures. Some doc may tell you they are migraines. I have had the similar stabbing headach pain plus a very sensitive scalp tingling; a day later came the simple partial seizure. I have had epilepsy since 1969. Various headach pain relievers help just some; the best thing when it gets to being 48 hours is to avoid any mental stimulation, coffee and rest in a dark room. Actually I have had one now for about two days. My family notices I am out of it but trying to take a nap is difficult.
Prayer does help.
Best wishes on getting better.
Stanstedy
These sound like auras before the seizures. Some doc may tell you they are migraines. I have had the similar stabbing headach pain plus a very sensitive scalp tingling; a day later came the simple partial seizure. I have had epilepsy since 1969. Various headach pain relievers help just some; the best thing when it gets to being 48 hours is to avoid any mental stimulation, coffee and rest in a dark room. Actually I have had one now for about two days. My family notices I am out of it but trying to take a nap is difficult.
Prayer does help.
Best wishes on getting better.
Stanstedy