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Mind pulses, head zaps?

Thu, 03/03/2005 - 07:47
Topic: 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: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Mind pulses, head zaps?

Submitted by spiz on Thu, 2005-02-24 - 02:11
Dayna, What?! You had a pity pool party and didn't invite me? I'd a brought my swimsuit, flippers and a beach ball that we could have thrown at anybody that seemed to be too happy! ( Ahem! I meant the ball could be thrown-not the swimsuit or flippers......ok,the flippers too but the swimsuit stays.) Seriously, I'm so glad you're feeling better. I was worried. I never thought they could be seizures either but I know I do find them scary at times. My doctor said they were probably due to stress but that it could be E related too. He said that stress could bring on epilectic symptoms in a non-epilectic person.Which to me is saying that a person without epilepsy that is under stress can have this happen to them but it doesn't mean they are epileptic.Did that make sense? Sometimes what comes out of a person's mouth isn't always what enters my ears. That's why I prefer everything written, I can refer back to it as many times as I need to and not feel so unsure about repeating it. But that's how I understood it. But in my opinion anyone that has these symptoms should definitely mention it to their doctor(s). If for no other reason than to make them aware. -Spiz

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Submitted by Happykatt on Mon, 2005-02-28 - 13:37

Hi All,

Just wanted to shoot out a quick update post!  I had my scheduled Doctors visit friday.  He loaded me up on an antidepressant and 2 anxiety medications.  Recommended that I see my GP soon, about the migraines, and the weird (Head Zap) thing.  Asked if I'd ever been hospitalized for suspected seizure activity, since I used to have fainting spells back in my teen and college years.  I am 36 now. Hubby now thinks that maybe I should see a neuro. doc. instead.   I am not sure how all of this works out with our medical insurance.  I just paid $250 for the visit on friday. 

Completely coincidentally..........my neice was rushed to the ER this weekend.  It was obvious that she had suffered some type of seizure.  They are still running test today, as I write this post to determine more.   Will know more later today,  I hope!  In the meantime, I will sit by the phone.......an pray

"When it rains, it pours"  

Hope everyone else is having a good day!

Happykatt :)

 

Hi All,

Just wanted to shoot out a quick update post!  I had my scheduled Doctors visit friday.  He loaded me up on an antidepressant and 2 anxiety medications.  Recommended that I see my GP soon, about the migraines, and the weird (Head Zap) thing.  Asked if I'd ever been hospitalized for suspected seizure activity, since I used to have fainting spells back in my teen and college years.  I am 36 now. Hubby now thinks that maybe I should see a neuro. doc. instead.   I am not sure how all of this works out with our medical insurance.  I just paid $250 for the visit on friday. 

Completely coincidentally..........my neice was rushed to the ER this weekend.  It was obvious that she had suffered some type of seizure.  They are still running test today, as I write this post to determine more.   Will know more later today,  I hope!  In the meantime, I will sit by the phone.......an pray

"When it rains, it pours"  

Hope everyone else is having a good day!

Happykatt :)

 

RE: RE: RE: RE: RE: Mind pulses, head zaps?

Submitted by johnsus on Tue, 2005-03-01 - 08:03

YOU'RE A GOOD MAN BATMAN. FUNNY THING. THE SURGEON THAT THAT  INSTALLED MY
SON'S VNS WAS CALLED BATMAN BY THE OTHER DOCS. I'VE LEARNED A LOT FROM
READING ALL THE EMAILS ON THIS SITE.  ANYBODY HAVE ANY INFO ON ZONEGRAN.
OUR NUERO IS WEANING MY SON OFF TOPOMAX OR CARBATROL. THANKS.

YOU'RE A GOOD MAN BATMAN. FUNNY THING. THE SURGEON THAT THAT  INSTALLED MY
SON'S VNS WAS CALLED BATMAN BY THE OTHER DOCS. I'VE LEARNED A LOT FROM
READING ALL THE EMAILS ON THIS SITE.  ANYBODY HAVE ANY INFO ON ZONEGRAN.
OUR NUERO IS WEANING MY SON OFF TOPOMAX OR CARBATROL. THANKS.

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