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Turned 40! 6 seizures
Sat, 01/11/2020 - 05:48I don't know what's causing these seizures but they just started happening & I'm scared. I've had test done & nobody can tell me why or how. I loose consciousness everytime & urinate on myself. Most times I become aggressive. My last one happened in my sleep & for the first time no one was around so I don't know how long it lasted, I just know I woke up & apparently bit my tongue again, my legs were extremely weak & I urinated on myself & have went to the bathroom 3 times in 2 hours. I start a new job soon & I'm scared. I take medication but apparently it's not fully working & the seizures have been happening randomly.
Hi, Thank you for posting and
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2020-01-13 - 09:08
Hi, Thank you for posting and we understand this can be scary and confusing to experience. It’s important that you follow-up with your healthcare team to explore this further and if you continue to experience changes in seizure frequency/ types, side effects, moods, behaviors and symptoms, to determine what individual treatment plan is best for you. If you have not already, you may want to consider seeing an epileptologist (epilepsy specialist). For assistance finding a specialist near you, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/find-epilepsy-specialist Our new to Epilepsy & Seizure tool kit is a great resource and starting point for learning about what epilepsy is, what resources are available, how to make the most of doctors' visits, and how to take control of seizures, seizure first aid & safety. Learn more here: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/toolbox/new-seizures-and-epilepsyYou may also want to consider keeping a journal or diary. My Seizure Diary: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/epilepsy-foundation-my-seizure-diaryis a great tool for identifying & tracking seizures, recording medical history, setting reminders, managing medications & side effects, moods, behaviors, triggers, and other therapies or personal experiences, that may affect wellness, which can be shared with your healthcare team. For additional information regarding seizure safety at night, please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/seizure-first-aid-and-safety/staying-safe/safety-while-sleeping And review our seizure alert device factsheet with your doctor, to see if a seizure alert device is an option for you: https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/DAS100_Seizure_Alert_Devices_09-2018_FINAL2.pdfAdditionally, you 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