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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| seisures | 2/5/2012 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: Do you think he can stop having seizures if he stops all of these activities? He is 20 yrs. old . A: Tami, Your son has the type of seizures that are provoked by alcohol, and sleep deprivation and ... | ||
| Headache | 12/1/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: I am hoping you can enlighten me. I have epilepsy. Very well controlled, have not had a seizure for ... A: Yes - I would definitely report your symptoms. They can be significant or not. An example being ... | ||
| worried after EEG, waiting for more info | 10/31/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: ...I was in a car accident a few weeks ago after "passing out" while driving and am working with a ... A: Anne, I will attempt to answer your questions. You ask if the response you had to the ... | ||
| EEG Recoring explained | 10/21/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: Sophia, We recently had an EEG carried out on my son who is special needs, I would be grateful if ... A: The significant part of this EEG is the recording of frequent abnormal brain waves in both sides of ... | ||
| Seizures & MRSA | 10/11/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: a) Is it proven that MRSA can cause Grand Mal seizures? b) Were results from 24 hr monitoring ... A: There have been some cases of seizures associated with MRSA, but only in specific circumstances. ... | ||
| looking for answers, please help? | 9/13/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: I developed seizures many years ago after a situation with the drug Wellbutrin. I started having ... A: I will attempt to answer your questions. You ask if the events you experienced in the shower is ... | ||
| Confused about Febrile seizures or not? | 8/27/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: my daughter who will be 1 yr soon had three seizures in the past 1.5 months.All seizures were ... A: EEGs have absolutely no adverse effects. Babies and toddlers tolerate 24 hour EEG monitoring very ... | ||
| Confused about Febrile seizures or not? | 8/26/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: my daughter who will be 1 yr soon had three seizures in the past 1.5 months.All seizures were ... A: The abnormalities in brain waves may or may not still be there soon after a febrile seizure. The ... | ||
| Confused about Febrile seizures or not? | 8/23/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: my daughter who will be 1 yr soon had three seizures in the past 1.5 months.All seizures were ... A: Everyone has a "seizure threshold". This is the amount of stress the brain can take before ... | ||
| Is this a kind of seizure? Am I still getting them? | 8/17/2011 | Joseph DeMartino |
| Q: Hey there, around 3 years ago, I woke up in the middle of the night, and a few minutes later after ... A: first off,let me say that there are no absolutes,but i'd have to say that the idea you've had about ... | ||
| non epileptic seizure | 6/18/2011 | Joseph DeMartino |
| Q: I'm a 53 yr old menopausal woman. Seven yrs ago I had a seizure in my sleep. Had a neurological work ... A: i'm sorry to hear of your problem.let's directly address what's occuring with you now.the seizures ... | ||
| non epiepticseizur | 6/18/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: I am a 53 yr old menopausal woman. I had a seizure seven yrs ago, after being on a hectic vacation. ... A: Cherry, I did not say that they are NOT pseudo seizures, nor did I say that you shouldn't take ... | ||
| non epiepticseizur | 6/18/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: I am a 53 yr old menopausal woman. I had a seizure seven yrs ago, after being on a hectic vacation. ... A: Sorry for your confusion, but it is NOT your doing. Your therapist has no evidence that your ... | ||
| High level of Diantin | 6/8/2011 | Joseph DeMartino |
| Q: What would be some of the more notecible signs of your Dilantin level being to high. I recently ... A: i'm sorry you're having a problem but it is something that is easily corrected,i think.dilantin is a ... | ||
| EEG Results and Treatment | 5/25/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: I am 34 years old and I suffered a generalized tonic-clonic seizure for the first time. The EEG ... A: It is not protocol to treat a first seizure with medication. However, that said, you are probably ... | ||
| epilepsy/seizure disorder? | 5/11/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: I am hopeing that you can help answer some of my questions. I can not recall having any seizures as ... A: Stephanie, Dilantin is NOT, I repeat NOT the best medication for what I think you have and it is a ... | ||
| epilepsy/seizure disorder? | 5/11/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: I am hopeing that you can help answer some of my questions. I can not recall having any seizures as ... A: Your history and EEG may indicate a generalized seziure disorder. It is strange that your ... | ||
| Isolated infrequent seizures | 5/7/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: I'm a 37 year old woman and I would like some advice. I had a first grand mal fit when I was 22 ... A: You are certainly fortunate to have only had 3 seizures in 15 years, however, it must be ... | ||
| seizures | 5/5/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: Four years ago at the age of 26 immediately (4 days after) following the birth of my first child I ... A: I really have never heard of anything like you describe involving a hand or any other body part. ... | ||
| PNES & weaning off AED query | 5/4/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: I was diagnosed last month with PNES at the UCSF Medical Center. My neurologist said my seizures ... A: Sorry that you are having this problem now. It could result from non-epileptic events or, some folks ... | ||
| Abnormal EEG Result | 4/21/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: I would like to ask some help to explain the result of my friends EEG Result. Clinical Impression: ... A: Nora, The EEG report and the symptoms indicate that your friend does have epilepsy. She needs to ... | ||
| 2 weeks of hell | 4/17/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: My Son is 3 years old and over the last 2 weeks he has started to have fits and also has a rash ... A: What a worrisome situation. Unfortunately, without much information, I couldn't even guess about ... | ||
| Abnormal EEG Result | 4/14/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: I would like to ask some help to explain the result of my friends EEG Result. Clinical Impression: ... A: Nora, It sounds as if your friend has an abnormality in the left temporal area of his brain that may ... | ||
| EEG Report | 4/14/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: I recently had an EEG done. I had a "vasovagal syncope" and the specialist wanted an EEG done to ... A: Robbie, No, it is not possible that an abnormal EEG is normal for some folks and abnormal for ... | ||
| Epileptic Discharges without Seizures | 4/9/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: I am a 27 y/o woman. I recently had an EEG completed as part of the pre-testing requirements for ... A: I would like to answer your questions, but please keep in mind that this is only a general answer ... | ||
| Seizure | 3/29/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: About a year ago I had a single seizure: Lost consciousness and bladder control. MRI was normal. ... A: Your EEG indicates that you may have a seizure disorder with the focus in the left temporal area ... | ||
| Seizures of my son | 3/29/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: This is in continuation to my previous mail and your reply, unfortunately the forum is not allowing ... A: If your son has been stable on his present dose of valproate, and his EEGs remain normal, there is ... | ||
| To medicate or not | 3/13/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: Sophia, I have a 19yo son, who in Dec. had his first seizure. No one witnessed the seizure. He ... A: From what you tell me there has been no medical evidence that you son has epilepsy. All his testing ... | ||
| seizure | 2/14/2011 | Joseph DeMartino |
| Q: I had a seizure during a urodynamics procedure.I only remember the nurse putting a catheter into my ... A: first off,i'm sorry you experienced this.assuredly it's not fun,and worse i imagine when no one has ... | ||
| Atypical febrile seizures or something more? | 2/8/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: My daughter, Brooklyn, is nearly four years old now. At 22 months, she had a high fever (103.5 ... A: Since your child has not had any seizures that did not include an illness, your pediatrician made ... | ||
| Seizure | 1/20/2011 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: What is Temporal Region seizures? and how do i control it ? will this be able to go away for good ? ... A: Temporal Region seizures are seizures that originate from the temporal lobe of the brain. They are ... | ||
| 48 hour EEG test for Epilepsy | 1/12/2011 | Joseph DeMartino |
| Q: I had a 48 hour EEG test done at home and was told that I have simple partial epilepsy. My ... A: first off,i'm going to yell at you!don't apologize,there's no need.often times we have to remember ... | ||
| myocolonic atonic epilepsy | 12/22/2010 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: Jack who is now 4.5yrs diagnosed with myocolonic atonic epilepsy. Currently well controlled with no ... A: You ask about Jack's prognosis. I would love to give you a very positive prognosis for his ... | ||
| Epilepsy & long-haul flight, medications | 12/20/2010 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: I have simple partial epilepsy (TLE) and am on lamotrigine, 300mg per day. Seizures are not yet ... A: You ask if you should increase your dose of lamotrigine during a long flight. Well let's consider ... | ||
| EPILEPSY 10 MONTH SON | 12/14/2010 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: EEG REPORT--INTERMITTENT HIGH AMPLITUDE SYNCHRONOUS SHARP WAVE ACTIVITY SEEN EQUALLY BOTH ... A: P. Without knowing your son's medical history or his symptoms, I cannot answer your question of ... | ||
| Epilepsy and Boxing | 11/26/2010 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: I am an nineteen year old male interested in competing in amateur boxing. Three years ago, I had ... A: I am very glad that you have responded so well to Keppra and that you are completely seizure-free. ... | ||
| Febrile seizures,and tonic seizures | 10/23/2010 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: Is it possible to go from febrile seizure to a tonic seizure. My child had a two febrile seizure and ... A: Very good question. This must be a frightening situation for you as a Mom! Febrile seizures are an ... | ||
| Seizures of my son | 10/22/2010 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: This is in continuation to my previous mail and your reply, unfortunately the forum is not allowing ... A: Yes - Your physician has put you exactly on the right track. Generalized seizure disorder usually ... | ||
| convulsions in child | 10/20/2010 | Sophia, R.N., M.S. |
| Q: Sir, My son was born IUGR (birth weight 2.2Kg), and had suffered from sepsis, PPHT, hypoglacemia, ... A: This is a very urgent situation. Your son must be followed by a pediatric neurologist or an ... | ||
| Left Temporal Lobe: Meningioma | 10/13/2010 | Joseph DeMartino |
| Q: My father was diagnosed with left temporal lobe meningioma around 7 months back. He also had immense ... A: you are,of course,very welcome.i'm glad that i was at least some help.first off,to your question the ... | ||
Sophia, R.N., M.S.
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Expertise
Almost any questions pertaining to epilepsy, seizures, pseudo-seizures, testing for epilepsy, medications, surgery. Self-care, appropriate emergency measures, medication side-effects, drug interactions etc.
Experience
Working as an epilepsy nurse clinican in a large comprehensive epilepsy center for 15 years. Previous employment with a major pharmaceutical company working in pharmaceutical research. Before that - varied experience in nursing.
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