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First seizure
Thu, 01/21/2016 - 21:24Hi,
I had the first seizure ever last week on Tuesday. I went out for a good amount of time and my co workers called an ambulance right away. I was foaming from the mouth and staring off as well as grunting and staring off into space. I bit my tongue real good and finally came to when the paramedics arrived. I vaguely remember any of this and can only recall being in the ambulance on the way to the ER, but barely. I have felt horrible since then and it doesn't seem to be getting any better. I am now having issues with the pressure in my ear canals changing and having a weird feeling in my head and chest at times. The ER simply said it was a seizure, ran blood work and a CT scan and said everything looked normal. I don't feel normal and am worried this is going to happen again. Does anyone have any input about this and why I am having these symptoms? I don't have insurance so it's very difficult to see a neurologist for a follow up. Any suggestions or input would be greatly appreciated.