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seizures from sleep deprivation, is there anyone else?
Sat, 07/29/2006 - 21:19Topic: Teen Zone
im 19 and got my first seizure when i was about 15...i just found out i may have to take my meds for the rest of my life after having another one about 4 weeks ago while being weaned off of the meds. I would love to hear any comments or advice from anybody who has seizures, especially those caused by sleep deprivation.
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Re: Re: seizures from sleep deprivation, is there anyone else?
Submitted by Moe on Tue, 2007-01-09 - 18:34
I'm 34 now, I was diagnosed when I was 2 years old and have had seizures while awake, while at a restaurant, and while sleeping. I have had 2 grand mall, one of that put me in the ICU for a week. When I look back 99% of the time they happen in my sleep pretty much at 4:00am on the nose. The intensity varies; there are times when I am totally aware of what is going on and other times when I find myself standing in my shower. With me it's more of stress related - I have worked as a touring musician for years and dealt with very little sleep without a problem but when I am off the road and have stress in my life it's a guarantee that one is coming.
I've lived my entire life taking medication - when I am sick I can't take any type of decongestant and in the summer I have to stay away from allergy medications - that's the like I've learned to live with. At times it sucks, but it's better than that week I spent in the ICU.
Re: seizures from sleep deprivation, is there anyone else?
Submitted by limony on Mon, 2007-01-15 - 23:07
mine are def triggered by sleep deprivation...like if i stay up really late a few nights in a row and always wake up at say 10am (winter break for example) then stay up sorta late & get up for school at 6am, im pretty much guaranteed some myclonic jerks that morning and during school.
Re: seizures from sleep deprivation, is there anyone else?
Submitted by bittersweet09 on Sat, 2006-12-16 - 13:51
hey i'm 15 and was just diagnosed w/ epilepsy. all 4 of my seizures were sleep deprived induced too but i just started taking meds to ensure i dont have another one. its really scary and kind of a big deal so i'm looking for a friend who can empithize with all this. I'm sorry about your seizue , especially since it was just as you were trying to get off meds. i'm kind of new to this, but i'm here if you want to talk! life is bittersweet