Seizure Every 2 Years - 18 years old

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I am 18 years old and have had 4 tonic-clonic seizures, almost all exactly 2 years apart. After my 3rd one, they put me on Keppra. A few weeks ago I was out of the country and had my 4th seizure. Since I have been back I have had the type of "aurora" that I have only had right before I have had my seizures. It makes me nervous that it has happened twice since I've had my most recent seizure, especially because I am in college and do not want it to happen in class. Does anyone have any insight to maybe why I have been having the aurora lately or to having the seizures almost exactly 2 years apart?

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Hey there Is there some

Submitted by Cricket266 on Mon, 2017-04-03 - 16:45

Hey there Is there some stress factor that happens every two years ?? I had a similar issue but it was due to increased stress at a certain time . As for the worrying abt class ... I hate to tell you that thinking abt what ppl will think will cause stress and ... You got it :) after time it will not seem such a big deal I've had many seziures in public and it's not that bad :) just try and keep some good friends around to explain that you have an illness and you are not wierd or on drugs . It helps a ton :) keep your head up Cricket

"Aura".That means that your

Submitted by mereloaded on Fri, 2017-04-14 - 08:39

"Aura".That means that your treatment needs to be reassessed. Communication with your doctor is key. If you are still experiencing symptoms despite treatment then you need to report those to your doctor. My son had a seizure on his way to class in college on his freshman year first semester! . He decided to stop taking his meds and sleep until whenever then get up for his 730 class, so it was just a matter of time. It was so much drama and everyone was scared. There were ambulances, crying classmates, hysterical professors, campus police...a full blown humiliating spectacle. I hear you. Avoid this at all costs! Take precautions such as consistent bed times, taking your meds on time, no alcohol or drugs, good 8 hours of sleep, a lot plenty of time to get ready, and for the love of God, take your medication on time every day. I know college is fun and all the parties tempting, and the urge to fit in is huge. Don't forget that you can still do most of that BUT you have to take care of your health. Don't learn the hard way like my son. Learn from his experience that health should be your priority. Recognizing the signals that your body is telling you like: go to sleep now! It is too late! Turn off the video games, eat, you need more rest etc.etc. is important. If you don't feel well learn to say no, rest etc. talk to your parents. Call your doctor. Don't hide it. Your parents are not bodily present to tell you to go to bed or remind you to take ur meds, it all falls on you now. This happens. I remember my son's doctor gave him a "college speech" before he went. She said "there are 3 risks. 1- alcohol and drugs will be in college. If you take them your chances of a seizure will increase. 2- overnighters you can't do. Staying up late and inconsistent sleep patterns will put you at risk. Sleep 8 hours ever night. 3- don't forget to take your meds. This is the no,bear one caysebthat will make 1 and 2 even worse.". My son sighted and said, yeah, yeah whatever. I understand that teenagers feel invincible and think that is not gonna happen to them. He thought all my worry and advice before he left was just one one a nagging overwhelming overprotective mother. Well, it only took six weeks before I received "the call". I knew it was gonna happen too. The doctor saw it a mile away and I'm sure it happens a lot in the first semester. His license was taken away because of this. His own professor's called his doctor to report him! He failed his first semester because of this. Luckily he was able to withdraw late due to medical reasons. He was very weak and sleepy afterwards so he missed a lot of class etc.etc. luckily since the professors (and everyone at his university it seems) saw what happened and the gossip spread like wildfire, we were able to get the classes dismissed even though it was way after w/d period. Now he is on his second semester (well first again I suppose) and doing extremely well. He has taken his health more seriously now and is proud of taking responsibility and control of it. I finally have a good night of rest. Anyway, learn from his awful mistakes and don't let that happen to you! If you don't feel well call your doctor! Tell your parents! You are an adult now, don't be afraid to say that you are not feeling well. Are you enrolled with the office of students with disabilities? I know, zoo know, but believe me they helped a bunch and they are there for you.Good luck!

"Aura".That means that your treatment needs to be reassessed. Communication with your doctor is key. If you are still experiencing symptoms despite treatment then you need to report those to your doctor. My son had a seizure on his way to class in college on his freshman year first semester! . He decided to stop taking his meds and sleep until whenever then get up for his 730 class, so it was just a matter of time. It was so much drama and everyone was scared. There were ambulances, crying classmates, hysterical professors, campus police...a full blown humiliating  spectacle. I hear you. Avoid this at all costs! Take precautions such as consistent bed times, taking your meds on time, no alcohol or drugs, good 8 hours of sleep, a lot plenty of time to get ready, and for the love of God, take your medication on time every day. I know college is fun and all the parties tempting, and the urge to fit in is huge. Don't forget that you can still do most of that BUT you have to take care of your health. Don't learn the hard way like my son. Learn from his experience that health should be your priority. Recognizing the signals that your body is telling you like: go to sleep now! It is too late! Turn off the video games, eat, you need more rest etc.etc. is important. If you don't feel well learn to say no, rest etc. talk to your parents. Call your doctor. Don't hide it. Your parents are not bodily present to tell you to go to bed or remind you to take ur meds, it all falls on you now. This happens. I remember my son's doctor gave him a "college speech" before he went. She said "there are 3 risks. 1- alcohol and drugs will be in college. If you take them your chances of a seizure will increase. 2- overnighters you can't do. Staying up late and inconsistent sleep patterns will put you at risk. Sleep 8 hours ever night. 3- don't forget to take your meds. This is the no,bear one caysebthat will make 1 and 2 even worse.". My son sighted and said, yeah, yeah whatever. I understand that teenagers feel invincible and think that is not gonna happen to them. He thought all my worry and advice before he left was just one one a nagging overwhelming overprotective mother. Well, it only took six weeks before I received "the call". I knew it was gonna happen too. The doctor saw it a mile away and I'm sure it happens a lot in the first semester. His license was taken away because of this. His own professor's called his doctor to report him! He failed his first semester because of this. Luckily he was able to withdraw late due to medical reasons. He was very weak and sleepy afterwards so he missed a lot of class etc.etc. luckily since the professors (and everyone at his university it seems) saw what happened and the gossip spread like wildfire,  we were able to get the classes dismissed even though it was way after w/d period. Now he is on his second semester (well first again  I suppose) and doing extremely well. He has taken his health more seriously now and is proud of taking responsibility and control of it. I finally have a good night of rest. Anyway, learn from his awful mistakes and don't let that happen to you! If you don't feel well call your doctor! Tell your parents! You are an adult now, don't be afraid to say that you are not feeling well. Are you enrolled with the office of students with disabilities? I know, zoo know, but believe me they helped a bunch and they are there for you.Good luck!

"Aura".That means that your treatment needs to be reassessed. Communication with your doctor is key. If you are still experiencing symptoms despite treatment then you need to report those to your doctor. My son had a seizure on his way to class in college on his freshman year first semester! . He decided to stop taking his meds and sleep until whenever then get up for his 730 class, so it was just a matter of time. It was so much drama and everyone was scared. There were ambulances, crying classmates, hysterical professors, campus police...a full blown humiliating spectacle. I hear you. Avoid this at all costs! Take precautions such as consistent bed times, taking your meds on time, no alcohol or drugs, good 8 hours of sleep, a lot plenty of time to get ready, and for the love of God, take your medication on time every day. I know college is fun and all the parties tempting, and the urge to fit in is huge. Don't forget that you can still do most of that BUT you have to take care of your health. Don't learn the hard way like my son. Learn from his experience that health should be your priority. Recognizing the signals that your body is telling you like: go to sleep now! It is too late! Turn off the video games, eat, you need more rest etc.etc. is important. If you don't feel well learn to say no, rest etc. talk to your parents. Call your doctor. Don't hide it. Your parents are not bodily present to tell you to go to bed or remind you to take ur meds, it all falls on you now. This happens. I remember my son's doctor gave him a "college speech" before he went. She said "there are 3 risks. 1- alcohol and drugs will be in college. If you take them your chances of a seizure will increase. 2- overnighters you can't do. Staying up late and inconsistent sleep patterns will put you at risk. Sleep 8 hours ever night. 3- don't forget to take your meds. This is the no,bear one caysebthat will make 1 and 2 even worse.". My son sighted and said, yeah, yeah whatever. I understand that teenagers feel invincible and think that is not gonna happen to them. He thought all my worry and advice before he left was just one one a nagging overwhelming overprotective mother. Well, it only took six weeks before I received "the call". I knew it was gonna happen too. The doctor saw it a mile away and I'm sure it happens a lot in the first semester. His license was taken away because of this. His own professor's called his doctor to report him! He failed his first semester because of this. Luckily he was able to withdraw late due to medical reasons. He was very weak and sleepy afterwards so he missed a lot of class etc.etc. luckily since the professors (and everyone at his university it seems) saw what happened and the gossip spread like wildfire, we were able to get the classes dismissed even though it was way after w/d period. Now he is on his second semester (well first again I suppose) and doing extremely well. He has taken his health more seriously now and is proud of taking responsibility and control of it. I finally have a good night of rest. Anyway, learn from his awful mistakes and don't let that happen to you! If you don't feel well call your doctor! Tell your parents! You are an adult now, don't be afraid to say that you are not feeling well. Are you enrolled with the office of students with disabilities? I know, zoo know, but believe me they helped a bunch and they are there for you.Good luck!