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Have you felt a seizure like this?
Mon, 11/11/2013 - 12:33Comments
Re: Have you felt a seizure like this?
Submitted by Scoobs on Mon, 2013-11-18 - 17:22
I have not heard of seizures exactly like that but it sure sounds like some kind of seizure.
Having said that, I have a simple 'stop gap' that you might give a try. Melatonin. It's available over the counter and the pharmicist can let you know more about it but it regulates your sleep patterns and also regulates the seratonin that your brain produces, while sleeping.
Being sleep depraved in a top symptom and if you can help with his sleeping, you just may head off some of the activity that is going on.
a doctor advised me to take 9- to mgs, not the 3 that I was on. It makes a HUGE difference in my sleeping.
If you do have him start taking it, you will know if it is working because if he doesn't dream now, he probably will start after a few days. I did...(but not on the 3mg).
I realize you said this was a 'long story' but insurance or not, get him to a neurologist and talk with your pharmacist about any drug complications. The Melatonin is very inexpensive and available over the counter.
I have not heard of seizures exactly like that but it sure sounds like some kind of seizure.
Having said that, I have a simple 'stop gap' that you might give a try. Melatonin. It's available over the counter and the pharmicist can let you know more about it but it regulates your sleep patterns and also regulates the seratonin that your brain produces, while sleeping.
Being sleep depraved in a top symptom and if you can help with his sleeping, you just may head off some of the activity that is going on.
a doctor advised me to take 9- to mgs, not the 3 that I was on. It makes a HUGE difference in my sleeping.
If you do have him start taking it, you will know if it is working because if he doesn't dream now, he probably will start after a few days. I did...(but not on the 3mg).
I realize you said this was a 'long story' but insurance or not, get him to a neurologist and talk with your pharmacist about any drug complications. The Melatonin is very inexpensive and available over the counter.
Re: Have you felt a seizure like this?
Submitted by law609 on Wed, 2013-11-13 - 01:58
I'm sorry to hear this happened. It sounds like a complex partial/simplex seizures. The same thing happens to me except the no trembling & the long lasting part.
He needs to get to a doctor soon. If he has a MRI or EEG they would be able to find out. Insurance or not, he shouldn't wait as it could get worse. A doctor may put him on meds right away where he can be ok & live a normal life without it happening again.
He should've never have dropped out. The worst thing for him is to let this rule his life instead of getting it taken care of. You hope with all this & school he doesn't fall in a bad depression.
I hope it gets better & it doesn't happen again.
I'm sorry to hear this happened. It sounds like a complex partial/simplex seizures. The same thing happens to me except the no trembling & the long lasting part.
He needs to get to a doctor soon. If he has a MRI or EEG they would be able to find out. Insurance or not, he shouldn't wait as it could get worse. A doctor may put him on meds right away where he can be ok & live a normal life without it happening again.
He should've never have dropped out. The worst thing for him is to let this rule his life instead of getting it taken care of. You hope with all this & school he doesn't fall in a bad depression.
I hope it gets better & it doesn't happen again.