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Seizures some days later after intercourse
Sat, 02/29/2020 - 18:05Hello! I have a close friend, having been diagnosed with epilepsy. He undergoes its specific treatment for a long time, with positive results on reducing the seizures number. However, he still meets a very difficult situation, with negative effects on its health and private life. Every time he has sex, the seizures are unavoidable. Initially, the neurologists said it was the trigger and he suffered from reflex seizures. It might be so, if the crises had been running immediately, or at a (very) short time after the intercourse. But they were shocked when he told them their assumption was wrong. He always had seizures only a few days, even a week later, after the intercourse. And he felt ok all days until the stroke, without any symptom indicating it was to come. He did repeatedly blood tests, MRI etc. but the results were acceptable. At this point, the doctors said they couldn't clearly understand the real cause of this problem and were to consult with other specialists. Even now, they didn't find out a satisfactory answer and the right medical option. My question is if you met / know a similar situation, and how it was addressed in order to remove this trouble. Thank you!
Hi, Thank you for posting, it
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2020-03-02 - 06:04
Hi, Thank you for posting, it sounds like you’re a very supportive friend. Your friend may want to consider getting more specialized care for his epilepsy at an epilepsy center. A comprehensive epilepsy center is a group of health care professionals who specialize in the diagnosis, care, and treatment of people with seizures and epilepsy. Usually led by an epileptologist, (epilepsy specialist), who can help explore all treatment options and determine what individual treatment plan maybe best for him. https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/find-epilepsy-specialist/find-epilepsy-centerMen living with epilepsy may also experience health concerns that are unique to their gender. Your friends can review some of the epilepsy related health issues men should be aware of and respond to, here: https://www.epilepsy.com/article/2018/6/june-men’s-health-monthhttps://www.epilepsy.com/learn/special-populations/men-and-epilepsyManaging these issues with epilepsy team can help improve seizure control and quality of life. For additional information and resources regarding managing epilepsy, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/managing-your-epilepsy Additionally, you or your friend may always contact our 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support,guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline