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Mind pulses, head zaps?
Thu, 03/03/2005 - 07:47Topic: Family & Friends
Every few months, my husband has something happen where it's like he feels pulses in his head that interupt his concentration. they only last about 2 seconds but can happen every minute or two. This lasts about 5 days before it goes away. He has not had a major seizure for about 7 years, so he is very fortunate, but we're concerned about these "head zaps" and the doctor doesn't really seem to know what to tell him. He just increased his meds. Sometimes it happens when life is stressful and sometimes it just happens, so we don't know if it is really related to stress. Has anyone else ever had this happen?
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RE: Mind pulses, head zaps?
Submitted by angh2 on Mon, 2005-02-14 - 09:20
i'm so glad that you posted this message. i'm in the process of getting diagnosed and this is one of my major problems. i'm just glad to know that i'm not the only one. i thought i was going crazy :}
RE: RE: Mind pulses, head zaps?
Submitted by AvidRunner22 on Mon, 2005-02-14 - 09:23
i thought i was nuts too..i get them in my temples, usually followed by a headache or a staring spell. there is no pattern to these "taps" though...sometimes a few times a week, sometimes i'll go a few weeks with none
RE: RE: RE: RE: Mind pulses, head zaps?
Submitted by spiz on Mon, 2005-02-21 - 23:39
Batman, Do you know why they hurt so bad? And why does it burn so bad immediately after the zap? I was just hoping that maybe you would know. Thanks, Spiz