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How many different kinds of seizures can he have?

Fri, 08/04/2006 - 10:36
My son often looks like he is staring off.I chalked it up to being tired.He has had myoclonic and grand mal.everyday he has dizzy spellswhere he loses his balance and twitches.Is that a seizure too?they seem to becoming more common with him,before it was just before a seizure ,now it seems he has them all day.We are seeing a specialist in Boston now and his nuerologist is really great.I am just worried sick that this may be progressive.he just seems to be getting worse.Is there anyone that I can talk to about my baby?

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Re: How many different kinds of seizures can he have?

Submitted by roni on Mon, 2006-09-04 - 09:45
there are at least 40 different types of seizures. what you describe losing balance, dizzy spells, twitches, they are all part of this condition. glad you have found a specialist and that you are on this board. sometimes neuros no matter how eminent they are just don't get it and we sufferers and caretakers can tell you so much. good luck

Re: How many different kinds of seizures can he have?

Submitted by roni on Mon, 2006-09-04 - 09:45
there are at least 40 different types of seizures. what you describe losing balance, dizzy spells, twitches, they are all part of this condition. glad you have found a specialist and that you are on this board. sometimes neuros no matter how eminent they are just don't get it and we sufferers and caretakers can tell you so much. good luck

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