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Did i have a seizure?
Fri, 05/21/2010 - 16:32Ok so i'm a 22 year old female. I think I may be having seizures . . . does this sound like one? I'm diagnosed with major depressive disorder along with major anxiety. I've been on a number of antidepressants and mood stabilizers. I'm currently withdrawing from Celexa and transitioning to Zoloft. I was warned of all the normal withdrawal symptoms [anxiety, upset stomach,dizziness, headaches, etc.
But something else has happened the last couple of nights. I've had three episodes, all during the night. I was asleep during the night, i woke kind of groggy, then i realized my whole body was shaking [not like cold shivers, but almost convulsions]. I wasn't scared by it, it was a weird de Déjà vu feeling: like it happened before and was normal [even though nothing like this has ever happened]. I continued to shake for what felt like 4-5 minutes [not really sure]. Then I guess i fell back asleep, or at least that's all i remember. I woke the next morning with a headache but fine otherwise.
The second and third were pretty much the same except i recall hearing myself moaning or whimpering, and a sense of anxiety. . . and then back to sleep i think.
I don't know what to make of it. If anyone can give me any ideas . . . i would greatly appreciate it . . .
Comments
Re: Did i have a seizure?
Submitted by kroger04 on Sun, 2010-05-23 - 11:38
Thank you for the reply. I've set an appointment with my dr. But I can't get in until June 1st. Since then I've had one more episode…
I'm just ready to get some answers…
Re: Did i have a seizure?
Submitted by kroger04 on Mon, 2010-05-24 - 21:04
So it's been three days since my original post. I have not had another "episode" during the night. However, something else is going on now. I am . . . twitching . . . My left side, specifically my left arm, fingers, and the left side of my face. My arm and fingers just jump. I've had carpal tunnel in the past, and was treated using electrode patches to stimulate my muscles [ which caused my hand and fingers to jump, and twitch]. That is exactly what it feels like minus the stimulation . . .
I'm not sure if this has anything to do with the prior episodes . . . but i figured that it couldn't hurt to add it.
Any comments/replies are GREATLY APPRECIATED!
Re: Did i have a seizure?
Submitted by Nerak95 on Sat, 2010-05-22 - 23:47
Although Zoloft hasn't been evaluated in patients with a seizure disorder, there were a few patients that experienced seizures in an OCD development program. Most of these patients had some relationship with epilepsy. Accordingly, the manufacturer states that Zoloft should be introduced with care in patients with a seizure disorder.
Whether this poses a risk to you is uncertain. I certainly would contact your physician immediately and explain to him/her what you have been experiencing. If an episode like this would occur if you're driving, it could present a dangerous situation.
Karen
Although Zoloft hasn't been evaluated in patients with a seizure disorder, there were a few patients that experienced seizures in an OCD development program. Most of these patients had some relationship with epilepsy. Accordingly, the manufacturer states that Zoloft should be introduced with care in patients with a seizure disorder.
Whether this poses a risk to you is uncertain. I certainly would contact your physician immediately and explain to him/her what you have been experiencing. If an episode like this would occur if you're driving, it could present a dangerous situation.
Karen