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One seizure was enough

Mon, 07/03/2006 - 21:27
Hi, All, I'm new here--stopped by the site looking for info after having my first (and so far, knock on wood, only) seizure two weeks ago. I'm 28. It scared the daylights out of me and my family. My EEG and MRI were clear. Doctor said right now the best thing to do is try to stay healthy and wait and see what happens next--that if something's wrong, I'll have another. Could be just a fluke or a blood sugar thing, etc. I'm sure you folks know the possibilities better than I. I would like to perhaps get a second opinion (did not love neurologist #1) and keep gathering information. Anybody else had just one? Or have any advice for me in this uncertain time?? Thanks for providing this place for support and info, y'all...I appreciate it. --w.e.

Comments

Re: One seizure was enough

Submitted by angel_lts on Mon, 2006-07-03 - 21:38
Make sure things like, magnesium, b complex, calcium, iron, low sodium, blood sugar level are checked. WHich I am sure the doctor did already! They can all cause seizures if are too low. Sorry to hear about the scare. And hopeful that was your first and ONLY! best of luck to you Lisa http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/epilepsyapproach/

Re: Re: One seizure was enough

Submitted by Zara on Thu, 2006-07-20 - 01:52
If everyone had just one.... Sorry haven't had just one though you have a strong liklihood of not having anymore if that makes you feel any better. Even better chance of not having them hourly. Diagnosed with Myoclonus... Andrew Strasser

Re: One seizure was enough

Submitted by destiny4400 on Thu, 2006-07-20 - 11:36
Hey..I guess I kinda know how you feel.. I had my first seizure 10 years ago and until a couple of weeks ago.. it was my only. All my tests would come back clear also and they couldnt figure out what the problem was so they done a video EEG where they admitted me in the hospital and made me sleep deprived and tried to induce seizures.. after 7 days of that I had one and thats when they diagnosed me with epilepsy. (so i guess this was my 3rd I just had) So my advice to you would be to find a doctor that will do a video EEG just to make sure it's not epilepsy. Because, I stopped taking my meds 7 years ago.. and this seizure came out of nowhere.. was when i was driving with my 3 little girls.. scared me to death.. I never want another one and i promise this time i wont stop taking meds. so if I were you i'd want to find out to see if you need medication.. you never know when they can happen.

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