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Todd's Paralysis

Thu, 08/02/2007 - 13:04
Topic: Living With Epilepsy - Adults
Does anyone have a problem with Todd's Paralysis? I think I sure do. I've been suprised to learn that most people on here don't even know what it is, and I can't find anything about it on this site, so here is some info about it... NINDS Todd's Paralysis Information Page NINDS is part of the National Institutes of Health What is Todd's Paralysis? Todd's paralysis is a neurological condition characterized by a brief period of transient (temporary) paralysis following a seizure. The paralysis - which may be partial or complete - generally occurs on one side of the body and usually subsides completely within 48 hours. Todd's paralysis may also affect speech or vision. The cause is not known. Examination of an individual who is experiencing or who has just experienced Todd's paralysis may help physicians identify the origin of the seizure. It is important to distinguish the condition from a stroke, which requires different treatment. Is there any treatment? Treatment of Todd's paralysis is symptomatic and supportive because the paralysis disappears quickly. What is the prognosis? An occurrence of Todd's paralysis indicates that a seizure has occurred. The prognosis for the patient depends upon the effects of the seizure, not the occurrence of the paralysis.

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I have had the problem with

Submitted by fluff.devon@googlemail.com on Sat, 2015-03-28 - 19:29
I have had the problem with swallowing and also chocking afterwards .in hospital they give me oxygen which helps but gp won't so I have to wait till I see neurologist. It is scary but at least she not alone

Re: Todd's Paralysis

Submitted by shesarebel on Sat, 2009-04-18 - 17:00

Hi All, I have suffered from this on three occasions now, the first time being the worst....it lasted a whole lot longer than the 48 hrs they tell you about. My case was pretty severe, i was chairbound for a long time. This time being the third, i am back to using a walking stick after a tonic-clonic seizure last Tuesday. Its hard going i was seizure free for a long time....i was back to work and driving too. Now im way back at the start again....

Hi All, I have suffered from this on three occasions now, the first time being the worst....it lasted a whole lot longer than the 48 hrs they tell you about. My case was pretty severe, i was chairbound for a long time. This time being the third, i am back to using a walking stick after a tonic-clonic seizure last Tuesday. Its hard going i was seizure free for a long time....i was back to work and driving too. Now im way back at the start again....

Re: Todd's Paralysis

Submitted by Rem on Sat, 2009-05-02 - 11:26

Hi,

I've had epilepsy for over 20 years, I have managed to control the daytime seizures, but I have nocturnals almost every night.  I have pins and needles and some weakness on my right side to a greater or lesser degree most days.

After a severe seizure, I get todd's paralysis on my right side, no movement at all, this can last anything from 3 to ten days, with  gradual improvement starting with my arm gradually gaining strength, but my leg can be paralysed for over a week after a really bad seizure.

My right side seems to be permanently weaker than my left and I really would like to know if anyone has suffered or had any knowledge of permanent residual weakness due to regular episodes of Todd's.

Thanks for listening.

Rem.

Hi,

I've had epilepsy for over 20 years, I have managed to control the daytime seizures, but I have nocturnals almost every night.  I have pins and needles and some weakness on my right side to a greater or lesser degree most days.

After a severe seizure, I get todd's paralysis on my right side, no movement at all, this can last anything from 3 to ten days, with  gradual improvement starting with my arm gradually gaining strength, but my leg can be paralysed for over a week after a really bad seizure.

My right side seems to be permanently weaker than my left and I really would like to know if anyone has suffered or had any knowledge of permanent residual weakness due to regular episodes of Todd's.

Thanks for listening.

Rem.

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