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One seizure was enough

Mon, 07/03/2006 - 21:27
Topic: New to Epilepsy.com
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: Re: One seizure was enough

Submitted by alwaysfishin on Fri, 2006-07-21 - 10:55
Hey, For me not knowing why was worse than knowing. I went thru three months of, "We are not sure whys" Well, I have always said, " How do you treat,"WE DO NOT KNOW" " I really hope and pray that you never had to deal with any of this again. But, if you need to talk we are here for you. I love this site. There is so much infomation here and comfort and truth...

Re: One seizure was enough

Submitted by rbarrerasTX on Thu, 2006-11-02 - 18:22
HI all, Here are my details. Diagnosed with strep on Tuesday and recieved meds. Thursday morning I had my first seizure...a gran mal. I was addmitted to the hospital for mri and eeg. all came out normal. I have no family history of seizures and no health problems except acid reflux. The doctor put me on Keppra and said I had to take for the rest of my life. I dont feel like I need too. I would rather see if I have another seizure. I am not driving since I have kids. Is there anyone else like this? Has anyone had one seizure and not taken the medication and stayed seizure free? tks Rhonda

One seizure

Submitted by gregg1 on Fri, 2008-01-04 - 00:24

Hi Rhonda,

 

My daughter is 8 years old and had one seizure this past Sunday. She has an EEG and an MRI which was normal. My daughter was diagnosed with Strep throat, similar to your story above. I just want to know what were your symptoms prior to going to the hospital? did you have a fever? headaches? what did you experience?

 

Please respond.

 

Gregg

Hi Rhonda,

 

My daughter is 8 years old and had one seizure this past Sunday. She has an EEG and an MRI which was normal. My daughter was diagnosed with Strep throat, similar to your story above. I just want to know what were your symptoms prior to going to the hospital? did you have a fever? headaches? what did you experience?

 

Please respond.

 

Gregg

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