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Can't tell if I'm having a seizure while sleeping, please help!?
Mon, 06/15/2015 - 22:18I am 17, almost 18. I was recently diagnosed with epilepsy, and I also have endometriosis. I've had 2 major seizures. Originally they thought they were just stressed induced, and after having a EEG they found not only are they caused from my brain, but also my heart rate drops significantly when I have them. Anyways, because I have endometriosis (that was found during a surgery) I am always in the hospital with kidney infections (which are painful) around the rime I menstrate. Well, the passed couple times I've came home from the the ER after they've gaven me morphine some weird stuff has happened. I'll wake up to my teeth chattering and my tongue fidgeting on the roof of my mouth, my legs or arms will spaz from intense itching, and I'll be in the fetal position (I usually lay on my back). I can't tell if I'm having a seizure or not. It's gotten to the point where I won't take it anymore and just stay in pain. Can anyone help or try give me a little insight?
I read your post and think
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2015-06-16 - 16:24
I read your post and think you need to discuss this issue with your neurologist. If you are taking meds for your epilepsy then the "morphine some weird stuff" could have brought on other seizures which you might not have known you would have.Always let the doctors know all the neds you use and that also includes over the counter meds since they can counter other medications.