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Nocturnal Seizures
Tue, 01/03/2012 - 16:27Comments
Re: Nocturnal Seizures
Submitted by serenitydreams on Tue, 2012-03-27 - 02:38
Hi Jeff,
I too started last October having a seizure in my sleep and biting my tongue. I had another a few weeks ago once again biting my tongue. I took myself to hospital that time as I didn't think my poor tongue was going to stop bleeding. Then I had another this Friday night just gone. My poor tongue is a mess very swollen and eating is just not possible. I have been put on medication but what I want to know is what has started this happening.
Like you they tell me stress can be a cause but gee, if that was the case why didn't the seizures start last January as I lost all my things in the flood and yes that was stressful. Why now when I am trying to get my life back on track? To be honest its having these seizures that is stressing me. I can't work , can't get there either as I am not allowed to drive. They have approved for me to receive a sickness benefit which will help but I have rent , bills etc to pay . Being able to work and get my usual salary would be best..........sigh
The last seizure was this Friday night just gone . It was when I bit my tongue that woke me. How can I stop ,myself doing this ? I too am looking for a new neurologist as the one I saw isn't much help at all.
I have never had trouble getting to sleep or sleeping but I did read that sleep apnea can bring on seizures. If anyone can enlighten me how and why I would be very grateful...........thank you Maryann
Hi Jeff,
I too started last October having a seizure in my sleep and biting my tongue. I had another a few weeks ago once again biting my tongue. I took myself to hospital that time as I didn't think my poor tongue was going to stop bleeding. Then I had another this Friday night just gone. My poor tongue is a mess very swollen and eating is just not possible. I have been put on medication but what I want to know is what has started this happening.
Like you they tell me stress can be a cause but gee, if that was the case why didn't the seizures start last January as I lost all my things in the flood and yes that was stressful. Why now when I am trying to get my life back on track? To be honest its having these seizures that is stressing me. I can't work , can't get there either as I am not allowed to drive. They have approved for me to receive a sickness benefit which will help but I have rent , bills etc to pay . Being able to work and get my usual salary would be best..........sigh
The last seizure was this Friday night just gone . It was when I bit my tongue that woke me. How can I stop ,myself doing this ? I too am looking for a new neurologist as the one I saw isn't much help at all.
I have never had trouble getting to sleep or sleeping but I did read that sleep apnea can bring on seizures. If anyone can enlighten me how and why I would be very grateful...........thank you Maryann
Re: Nocturnal Seizures
Submitted by jdaesq on Mon, 2012-03-26 - 20:56
well, jeff, diet is an important part on the road to recovery. im 42. have been seizure free since 1996. i can tell you that a much more heathy diet than what you may be enjoying right now, is very important. as much as possible, you want to stay away from the processed foods. its ok every once and a while, but not all the time. and yes, stress can be and is a trigger for seizures. obviously we cant rid ourselves of all stressors, but we can decide how we react to them.
well, jeff, diet is an important part on the road to recovery. im 42. have been seizure free since 1996. i can tell you that a much more heathy diet than what you may be enjoying right now, is very important. as much as possible, you want to stay away from the processed foods. its ok every once and a while, but not all the time. and yes, stress can be and is a trigger for seizures. obviously we cant rid ourselves of all stressors, but we can decide how we react to them.