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My first seizure
Mon, 12/03/2018 - 17:08Topic: Share Your Story
My first seizure happen when I was eight years old. My mom told had grand mal in her bed but didn't waking up a little until was in ambulance. I was full awake once I realized I was in hospital and I felft nice poke getting blood draw. I still dizzy they wanted walk CT while walking kept hitting stuff. While waiting images gave medicine for head. Than doctor told I had a big seizure and need see neugologist. We left hospital and went go bed. Next went doctor and he said I'm a person with epilepsy so start on medicine to control your seizures. That's when new girl with epilepsy.
Hello, how are you doing. My
Submitted by hopefulmama on Mon, 2019-02-11 - 12:55
Hello, how are you doing. My daughter was just diagnosed with Epilepsy few days ago. She had a grandmal last week. For a year she had some fainting episodes. It is very stressful for a person with seizures as well as their family. Good thoughts to you and your family!