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Epilepsy/Questions Answered by Expert Sophia, R.N., M.S.
| Subject | Date Asked |
| seisures | 2/5/2012 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| non epiepticseizur | 6/18/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| EEG Results and Treatment | 5/25/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Atypical febrile seizures or something more? | 2/8/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| myocolonic atonic epilepsy | 12/22/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| seizures | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: My husband was diagnosed with seizures 10 years ago. In this time he has had only 3 seizures, only ... A: A stare certainly can be a type of seizure. It seems that your husband has been treated for 10 ... | |
| after Emory | 9/28/2010 |
| Q: This was out last interaction (below) ...I went to Emory this AM. The Neurologist attributed my ... A: There is a strong connection between migraines and seizures and, in fact, often migraines are ... | |
| headaches, auras and complex partial seizurew | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: Terry Lynn Manning--I'll start with my history and then ask my question--I hope that works for you ... A: You want to know if the frontal headaches are seizure related. It is very difficult to tell unless ... | |
| Help - is this Tonic? CanEEG be normal for Tonic or Lennox-Gastaut if not seizing at the time? | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: 22 month old son an identical twin- most likely having seizures per their doctor and ER physician. ... A: Josephine, I can certainly understand why you are so concerned about your son. NOT knowing the ... | |
| Epilepsy | 9/10/2010 |
| Q: I have had auras all my life, but didn't develop gran mal seizures until I was a sophmore in high ... A: Before you give up on medications, you should have a prolonged EEG called 24 hour video EEG ... | |
| Help - is this Tonic? CanEEG be normal for Tonic or Lennox-Gastaut if not seizing at the time? | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: 22 month old son an identical twin- most likely having seizures per their doctor and ER physician. ... A: Yes, it certainly sounds as if your son is experiencing seizures. To answer your first question, ... | |
| Partial Seizures | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: My son 9yrs old has had an EEG and shows a Abnormality that says he is at risk for seizures. He has ... A: Miquelle, WHAT GOOD NEWS!!!!!! Your darling son being seizure free without medication is truly a ... | |
| epilepsy coming back | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: I had petit mal seizures as a kid but at the age of 18 I was declared seizure free.I was having so ... A: Your answer to the first question is yes, an individual CAN become seizure free if the type of ... | |
| Hubby with seizure-like activity | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: My husband has been having seizure-like activity for about 5 years. It has gotten so bad that he ... A: You have really cleared up the problem a great deal. When an individual have seizure like events and ... | |
| Hubby with seizure-like activity | 7/7/2010 |
| Q: My husband has been having seizure-like activity for about 5 years. It has gotten so bad that he ... A: It really sounds as if you and your hubby have done a good job seeking relief from this most ... | |
| seizures after surgery | 6/19/2010 |
| Q: I had a hip revision done about 12 weeks ago. They also found a tumor in my kidney so I had the ... A: Yes, it sounds as if it COULD be a seizure, but of course, may not be. If these continue, you may ... | |
| my sons eeg reports | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: my son 24 august 2006 born,with delayed speach and unable to write in shcool being in Lkg they have ... A: Kazi, Sharp activity from the temporal area may indicate that the individual has a tendency toward ... | |
| night episodes | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: i get these night horrors sometimes,it usually starts with me waking in the middle of the night to ... A: There is a form of epilepsy, complex partial seizures from the temporal lobe, that can be connected ... | |
| Confused | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: "I was curious if you could help me with my puzzle. I have so many doubts. So here is the run down, ... A: I am sorry for your dilemma. You are dealing with a number of different problems and of course, it ... | |
| false readings | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: Doc, My son had a febrile siesure 5 hours after his 1 year old shots(5 qty). 4 more by the time he ... A: Robert, You ask if your son's EEG reading could be wrong. Well, it is a possibility, depending upon ... | |
| meds | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: i started having sezuires probabaly about 5 maybe 6 years ago. my first one was when i was maybe 15? ... A: It is very dangerous to stop anti-seizure medications suddenly. It is also unwise to stop epilepsy ... | |
| convulsions in child | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Sir, My son was born IUGR (birth weight 2.2Kg), and had suffered from sepsis, PPHT, hypoglacemia, ... A: The testing of EEG and MRI are appropriate for epilepsy. You ask about the medication. In the U.S., ... | |
| Partial Seizures | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: My son 9yrs old has had an EEG and shows a Abnormality that says he is at risk for seizures. He has ... A: It is very good that his seizure activity is greatly reduced. The valproic acid (Depakote) must be ... | |
| Seizure | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: Hey, I spose I would like your thoughts on this if possible. I am 30 and back in October I woke up ... A: It sounds as if you do have a seizure disorder. I do not know what "slightly odd" EEG result would ... | |
| Partial Seizures | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: My son 9yrs old has had an EEG and shows a Abnormality that says he is at risk for seizures. He has ... A: Miquelle, It is doubtful that your son's seizures are coming from the mold in the laundry room, so ... | |
| Partial Seizures | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: My son 9yrs old has had an EEG and shows a Abnormality that says he is at risk for seizures. He has ... A: Number one - if your son has partial onset seizures and has not had an MRI, he needs one ASAP. This ... | |
| Epilepsy | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I am a 20 year old Male from Canada, and have recently started having siezures. I did not make the ... A: You are a lucky man!!!! While any seizure is not a happy occasion, it appears that yours can be ... | |
| Keppra and growing | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I am a teen male who entered puberty late and started to grow much later than the rest of my peers. ... A: So nice to hear from you again and to hear that you have been seizure-free for over 2 years. That is ... | |
| Partial Seizures | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: My son 9yrs old has had an EEG and shows a Abnormality that says he is at risk for seizures. He has ... A: Miquelle, Has your son had an MRI of his brain? Usually partial seizures are a result of some ... | |
| convulsions in child | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Sir, My son was born IUGR (birth weight 2.2Kg), and had suffered from sepsis, PPHT, hypoglacemia, ... A: Amanbhat, From your note, it is impossible to tell what might have produced the seizure activity. ... | |
| abnormal EEG | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: About 3 months ago had two times, within a month of each other, that I experienced bedwetting and ... A: You ask, can an abnormal EEG be produced by nervousness? The answer is probably no. The reason that ... | |
| epileptic evidence | 3/4/2010 |
| Q: I had what I thought was a "migrain" caused by light glare off a magazine. Told my Dr. because it ... A: Without seeing your EEG, I can only guess that you may be having some seizure activity when you have ... | |
| partial siezure- strange smell | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I have been smelling a strange moth ball smell for over a month now. I had an EEG that showed some ... A: Yes, a simple partial seizure can manifest as merely a strange smell. It must occur at intervals, ... | |
| Chance of reccurence | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: I am asking about chances of recurrence for my 10 year old son. I have a family history of seizures ... A: It would appear that you have strong family history of seizures. Febrile seizures indicate that the ... | |
| Abnormal EEG and lamictal | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I am 38 years old and recently had 3 incidences of nighttime bedwetting (never happened before) and ... A: Yes, the combination of abnormal EEGs and some events of bedwetting might lead one to the conclusion ... | |
| video EEG... environmental considerations... | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: My partner, Jane, recently attempted a video EEG at a prestigious Midwestern hospital. The doc's ... A: John, First I would like to clarify the "sleep deprivation" that Jane had during her testing. ... | |
| Epilepsy or Convulsive Syncope? | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I was sitting for about an hour on my computer and stood up. Immediately I felt light headed and ... A: It sounds like it can possibly be a seizure, but diagnosis is impossible to make without appropriate ... | |
| myocolonic astatic absence epilepsy | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: My 3.5yr old son had 2 grang mal seizures last jan. In apr went for aneeg which concluded frontal ... A: Do you mean myoclonic "atonic" absence? Jack has generalized seizures. These types of seizures ... | |
| epilepsy and blood pressure? | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I am currently in a video/EEG telemetry unit attempting to find out if the problems I am having are ... A: Good to see that you are receiving the proper diagnosis and treatment for your condition. I have not ... | |
| Epilepsy | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I am curious about diagnosing epilepsy in teens. I am 15 and I have blackouts sometimes. They appear ... A: Ian, This is a very good question, and you are right to be concerned. About a third of seizure ... | |
| epilepsy | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: i need to know how to deal with person who has an epileptic attack ? ANSWER: Ragaa, You were not ... A: If she does take the proper medication, her events will become less in number and perhaps be totally ... | |
| epilepsy | 12/19/2009 |
| Q: i need to know how to deal with person who has an epileptic attack ? ANSWER: Ragaa, You were not ... A: Ragaa, The symptoms that you describe are rather typical in people suffering an epileptic seizure. ... | |
| myocolonic epilepsy | 12/7/2009 |
| Q: My 3.5yr old son had 2 grang mal seizures last jan. In apr went for aneeg which concluded frontal ... A: To get a proper diagnosis, Jack should have a few days of monitoring his brain waves. This is an ... | |
| seizures | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: My 23 year old son, who has Asperger's syndrome, regularly deprives himself of sleep because of ... A: what a good question!!!! Yes, yes, yes - sleep deprivation is one of the prime causes of lowering ... | |
| myocolonic epilepsy | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: My 3.5yr old son had 2 grang mal seizures last jan. In apr went for aneeg which concluded frontal ... A: I am a bit confused. Frontal lobe epilepsy is not usually associated with myoclonic seizures. ... | |
| Black out | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: A very close family member fell out of a moving car when she was young hitting her head, was ... A: Time, Haldol is most often used for psychosis and not depression. Amitriptylene is used for ... | |
| Black out | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: A very close family member fell out of a moving car when she was young hitting her head, was ... A: I cannot say for certain, but I believe from what you have related that the "blackouts" are partial ... | |
| Seizure Recurrence | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: when you first have an unprovoked seizure what are the chances of a recurrence? That being a person ... A: Yes - an MRI is different from a C-T scan and it is important that she have one done. Seizures come ... | |
| Seizure Recurrence | 10/29/2009 |
| Q: when you first have an unprovoked seizure what are the chances of a recurrence? That being a person ... A: You asked what the chance is of suffering another seizure if you have experienced one seizure. The ... | |
| Hormones & Seizures | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: My daughter, age 30, has had seizures since age 9. They were under control for a while, but now she ... A: What a good Mom you are!!!!! Yes, there is a certain percentage of seizures that can be affected by ... | |
| Carbatrol ER | 10/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about the levels of Carbatrol. I take 700 mg a day. I have my levels tested every ... A: Deb, Sometimes plasma levels of drugs are not consistent even with the same dose without any ... | |
| Carbatrol ER | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about the levels of Carbatrol. I take 700 mg a day. I have my levels tested every ... A: To answer your question, yes. This is fairly common with carbamazepine and some other antiepileptic ... | |
| no diagnosis | 10/13/2009 |
| Q: I need help. I have had what I call dizzy spells since I was 8 I am now almost 28. When it happens ... A: You need a very good "work-up" for this condition by a neurologist. Before a diagnosis is made, you ... | |
| Panic Attack? | 10/5/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to get Tetany from a panic attack? The other day i had a panic attack and my hands ... A: I have never heard of muscle rigidity as a result of a panic attack, but I'm sure that its ... | |
| 23 yo nephew one seizure | 9/22/2009 |
| Q: I am an obgyn nurse so my knowlege of seizures/convulsions goes back 35 years to nursing scholl. My ... A: What a terrific Auntie you are to take such excellent care of your nephew!!!! I am so pleased. ... | |
| TEMPORAL LOBE EPILEPSEY | 9/8/2009 |
| Q: after my first EEG my neaurologist said i had temporal lobe epilepsey .I was put on Carbamazipine,my ... A: I do not understand why your new neurologist would seek to change your diagnosis. Carbomazepine is ... | |
| EEG results | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: A family member of mine has cerebral palsy and suffered neonatal seizures at 48 hours old and an ... A: Yes, blank stares certainly can be associated with seizure disorders. These may be caused by two ... | |
| Abnormal EEG result | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: The EEG summary read: Abnormal EEG due to focal slow bursts involving the left frontotemporal region ... A: You really did not ask a question, but let's talk about what you have brought up. Stress IS a factor ... | |
| Abnormal EEG result | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: The EEG summary read: Abnormal EEG due to focal slow bursts involving the left frontotemporal region ... A: It is quite suspect that the head injury in 1989 has caused a small scarring from where the seizures ... | |
| Abnormal EEG result | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: The EEG summary read: Abnormal EEG due to focal slow bursts involving the left frontotemporal region ... A: Your EEG shows an abnormality, probably a scar or some sort of a lesion, which started the abnormal ... | |
| Absence Seizures with hallucinations | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: My 12 year old son recently had an EEG which showed: "over the frontal poles, irregular 3-4 and ... A: Unfortunately, most of the symptoms that you describe can be associated with partial seizures. ... | |
| Clustering with seizures | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have had epilepsy for several years but recently had significant changes in my EEG following an ... A: Amanda, I am so sorry that your seizures have recently increased. You asked about the reasons for ... | |
| Clustering with seizures | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have had epilepsy for several years but recently had significant changes in my EEG following an ... A: Seizure focus is where a seizure starts, and this is different from seizure activity spreading to ... | |
| siezures | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: My 50 year old son has had 5 seizures in the last 24 hours. Never had them before and no family ... A: Don, If during a seizure an individual is hooked up to an EEG and shows no abnormal brain activity, ... | |
| Grand Mal siezures | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: My 50 year old son has had 5 seizures in the last 24 hours. Never had them before and no family ... A: How distressing for a parent, no matter how old our children are!!! Questions for you - Has your ... | |
| Meds | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: I have has epilepsy for almost 12 years. I have been on so many medications and most didn't work. I ... A: Yes, there are many other medications that do not cause weight gain. Depakote does cause the most ... | |
| im not sure if the doctor was right | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: i passed out on monday hit my head and went to the emergency room. they kept me over night and did ... A: Did your tests all come out normal?????? If they did, then there is still no evidence that you do ... | |
| could the doctor be wrong? | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: I am currently studying to be a pilot and have just had my pilots medical refused on the grounds ... A: Sometimes a viral infection with elevated body temperature can lower the seizure threshold. ... | |
| could the doctor be wrong? | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: I am currently studying to be a pilot and have just had my pilots medical refused on the grounds ... A: What a dilemma for you and for the physicians. Let's review what you have said. You have had two ... | |
| 1st time seizure | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I am glad that I found this website. I am a 44 year old male that had a first seizure one month ago. ... A: Your question is quite valid. Yes, you did not have a seizure during the hyperventilation part of ... | |
| 1st time seizure | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: I am glad that I found this website. I am a 44 year old male that had a first seizure one month ago. ... A: Hyperventilation during an EEG substantially lowers the seizure threshold, thus it may produce ... | |
| 1st time seizure | 6/6/2009 |
| Q: I am glad that I found this website. I am a 44 year old male that had a first seizure one month ago. ... A: What a shock for you a 44 year old guy to find out that you have a seizure disorder!!! Let's ... | |
| any thoughts | 5/31/2009 |
| Q: well sophia, i have a really interesting seizure case i think anyways. i have grandmal by nature. i ... A: Oh Gosh Emily, I wish that I had something to say that would solve your most difficult problem. ... | |
| Seizures or Panic Attacks | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: Almost 4 years ago I was diagnosed with panic attacks. I've tried everything to keep it at bay ... A: You have really done your homework well!!!! Yes, there is a definite correlation between panic ... | |
| Epilepsy and Tourettes | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: My son was diagnosed with Tourettes syndrome at the age of 12. He is 24 now and was recently ... A: Dana, One seizure does not define epilepsy. Epilepsy is defined as more than one seizure. There ... | |
| Epilepsy and Tourettes | 5/18/2009 |
| Q: My son was diagnosed with Tourettes syndrome at the age of 12. He is 24 now and was recently ... A: To answer your question - Everyone has a seizure threshold. Some of us have a high threshold, which ... | |
| epilepsy | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: Sophia I'm a young a dentist, i was wondering if the amalgam fillings (dentistry) or any wire in ... A: Chuck, It is wonderful getting email from Iran. From my many years in the field of epilepsy, I have ... | |
| Difficulty with physicians/epilepsy | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm sorry I have a bit of a loaded question, but I need help on how to deal with a small local ... A: Just an idea. How would it be if your epileptologist gave you a letter addressed to "medical ... | |
| Difficulty with physicians/epilepsy | 5/11/2009 |
| Q: I'm sorry I have a bit of a loaded question, but I need help on how to deal with a small local ... A: I have a big question. With the indisputable evidence from the VEEG, does the hospital ER think ... | |
| Febrile seizure | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a mother of a 13 month girl, who Sunday had two seizures for the first time while she was ... A: Of course I meant "baby Tylenol". Thanks for the correction. The ictal phase is the phase in which ... | |
| Febrile seizure | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a mother of a 13 month girl, who Sunday had two seizures for the first time while she was ... A: First, let me say that as a Mom myself, I completely understand the anxiety associated with these ... | |
| new seizures? | 4/21/2009 |
| Q: I am 19 years old. I had seizures from age 2 to 11. I had about 50 gran mal seizures in that time ... A: I am sorry that your seizures have returned. You ask if it is common for seizures to return. The ... | |
| Seizure disorder affect on white blood count | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have had a seizure disorder since 1987. I have had only 2 seizures and about 10 absence seizures ... A: Keppra is a very effective medication for the treatment of seizures and it usually does not effect ... | |
| Seizure disorder affect on white blood count | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: I have had a seizure disorder since 1987. I have had only 2 seizures and about 10 absence seizures ... A: Yes, low white blood count is definitely a side effect of Tegretol, and your count is quite low. I ... | |
| Seizure. | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm curious. If a person were not to be epileptic, but they have a drug induced seizure, whether ... A: Matt, Any seizure produces some brain cell damage, but one event is not likely to produce damage ... | |
| Lamictal | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have had consistently abnormal EEG's, sharp waves from temporal lobes bilaterally. I have ... A: I answered your question several days ago, but it never reached you. Yes, it is possible that an ... | |
| eeg experience with the flashing light | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I had my eeg yesterday and it got really weird when they started the strobe light. I had my eyes ... A: Consuelo, Only the folks who read your EEG can tell you if you had experienced a seizure when they ... | |
| irregular brain waves | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: After wearing and EEG machine for 48 hours my neurologist said I have irregular brain waves which ... A: Valencia, I don't believe that the tingling is from your epilepsy. The closest guess that I can ... | |
| Abnormal EEG Result | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I had one seizure about 4 months ago. they sent me for two eeg test's. one normal and one sleep ... A: Without seeing your EEG studies I cannot say definitively if you have epilepsy, however, with a ... | |
| Seizures due to epilepsy | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: My son has been suffered ofr the past 25 years due to epilepsy. Two years ago, his doctor prescribed ... A: Jules, Your son needs to be seen by a very good psychiatrist to diagnose and treat his symptoms. ... | |
| Seizures due to epilepsy | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: My son has been suffered ofr the past 25 years due to epilepsy. Two years ago, his doctor prescribed ... A: Jules, It can be dangerous to discontinue epilepsy medication abruptly. It is very important that ... | |
| Seizure | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I had posted this question on January 27. I received a response on January 30 that this question ... A: Are you certain about the driving regulation? Here in New York State the law reads that an ... | |
| Seizure | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I had posted this question on January 27. I received a response on January 30 that this question ... A: I answered your question previously but it appears that you didn't receive the response. Let's try ... | |
| my infant daughter | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 months old daughter who was born prematurely at 34 weeks. She was born healthy. About a ... A: Jenya, From your description, it is difficult to tell why you would think that your daughter is ... | |
| non epilepsy?? | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I have been having seizures since the birth of my child in April 08, i had a natural birth,sustained ... A: Sandra, Since some physicians have diagnosed you as having "non-epileptic events", or ... | |
| headaches | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: When I was 5 , I was diagnosed with Epilepsy. We were in a car accident I received head injuries. I ... A: I can tell you that there is a statistical correlation between migraines and epilepsy. A higher ... | |
| epilepsy | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: During a blackout is there a chance that a patient(who has also had to brain sugeries in the past) ... A: Melissa, Yes, there is a good chance that during a "blackout", a person may not remember what ... | |
| not sure | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: i am presently 18 years old i started drinking and smoking marijuana at age 11, i never really ... A: We do not have sufficient information about neurological damage from marijuana, however, there is ... | |
| eeg and mre | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: I have had an EEG which has come back as abnormal. I then had an MRI and have not yet had the ... A: If you EEG is abnormal it indicates that you have an abnormality in your brain wave activity. If ... | |
| why am i still having seizures | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: what type of seizures are im having already had a six hour eeg video study cat scan mri etc.test ... A: Angel, I am sorry that you are experiencing seizures everyday. Perhaps your medication should be ... | |
| how to react to advance warning of epileptic seizures | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: Can you advise me how to react if I think I am suffering from a severe headache which could be a ... A: There are some measures that you can take to prevent a seizure. The first one is to get an adequate ... | |
| nightmares or seizures?? | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: my name is Katie, and I'm 22 years old. I have been researching sensory/ simple partial seizures, ... A: No, I don't think that you are "going crazy", but I don't know if what you describe is a simple ... | |
| night activities | 11/27/2008 |
| Q: my partners daughter has epilepsy, she is coming 11 and still has a great up set during the night, ... A: You are asking me to answer a question of which there is not enough information. If I understand ... | |
| Single Grand Mal Seizure | 11/16/2008 |
| Q: When I was 17 I experienced my first 'absence seizure'. In the 20 years since I have experienced ... A: All of your questions are good ones and I will attempt to answer them one by one. Before the ... | |
| Seizure? | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: Could these be the symptoms of a seizure? This has happened about 7 or 8 times over the last year: ... A: Seizures take so many forms that it is impossible to tell you whether you have experienced them or ... | |
| My 25-year-old son has seizures - does diet affect them? | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: He was diagnosed in 2004 with "trance" type seizures, after having a grand mal while on vacation ... A: I don't know what "trance" type seizures are, but there are two types of seizures that produce a ... | |
| dylantin | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a friend and she called me told me her levels were 80 one day and the next day they went to ... A: Joyce, Dilantin levels are not steady with dosing. They do go up and down quite frequently. It ... | |
| Sounds and lights causes seizures | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: For some reason I been getting headaches with my seizures and when sirens from police and ambulances ... A: Jacqueline, In the three questions you have presented to me, you have cited various symptoms and ... | |
| epilepsy or pseudo seizures | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I am a 57 y/o female . When I turned 50 I started with visual episodes where I would turn my head ... A: You ask if you have "psudo seizures". I cannot accurately assess if your seizures are epileptic or ... | |
| Abilify caused my seizures.... | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: When I was taking meds for my depression the doctors had to check which ones worked on me and which ... A: Jacqueline, There are some medications that can lower your seizure threshold and thus you may have a ... | |
| Seizures or what? | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I feel like my Neurologist isnt helping me and I feel like I am hiting a wall. I ask him what do I ... A: Jacqueline, You sent me an article, but did not ask any specific questions. From your posting, I ... | |
| pubescent seizures? | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: Back when I was 17 I suffered 3 seizures all within about a 6month to 1 year period. After ... A: Jared, There are only 3 known ways at this time to control seizures. The first and most common ... | |
| pubescent seizures? | 10/8/2008 |
| Q: Back when I was 17 I suffered 3 seizures all within about a 6month to 1 year period. After ... A: I have never heard of seizures "due to puberty". I will answer your question about the cause of ... | |
| type | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: Hey, I'm 21 and has had seizures since I was 10. I looked up all the kinds of seizures so I know ... A: Unless I see you when you have a seizure, or I see your EEG at the time of an event, it is ... | |
| Keppra and growing | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I am a teen male who entered puberty late and started to grow much later than the rest of my peers. ... A: I looked "levetiracetam and pediatric use" up online, and read a reference from a British Journal ... | |
| EEG Results | 9/18/2008 |
| Q: IMPRESSION: Bilateral independent right and left centroparietal sharp discharges 2) The presence of ... A: It is difficult to determine the degree of epileptiform activity from the EEG report. Did she have ... | |
| EEG Results | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: IMPRESSION: Bilateral independent right and left centroparietal sharp discharges 2) The presence of ... A: You did not mention your daughter's age, or whether she is experiencing seizures or other ... | |
| Its about my Boyfriend he is Epileptic | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: 1)Do you think that they can cure Epilepsy? 2)Is it hereditary? 3) It seems like hes changed. ... A: Let me try to answer your thoughtful questions. Epilepsy can be controlled by medication. ... | |
| Side Effects of Carbamazepine | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: I have asked several Neurologists. I have scanned the Internet. Almost everybody seems to reply that ... A: All of the antiepileptic medications have side effects, and, unfortunately, several of them have ... | |
| sensory epilepsy | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: I was just wondering if you could help me. I’m 17 years old and ever since I can remember, I have ... A: What you describe may be "simple partial seizures". If there was a loss or alteration of ... | |
| i have nocternal grand mal seizures | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: my question is can a doctor do a second cat scan on me this year beause the last time it was done ... A: Lisa, Let me see if I understand your question. You have nocturnal seizures and you would like to ... | |
| Should I go to the neurologist? | 9/3/2008 |
| Q: I recently had what I think was a seizure. I was lying in bed on my right side and was about to ... A: There is a type of seizure called "simple partial seizures" which consists of a moving of an ... | |
| Did I have a seizure? | 8/26/2008 |
| Q: On August 24th, I woke up and a couple of hours after I woke up I Started feeling weird. I wasmaking ... A: The event that you described certainly could have been a seizure, and then, it could have been ... | |
| paroxysamal attacks of leg pain | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: i am 47rs old,not Diabetic.HTN on 5mg of concor and 5 mg of norvase. started to have pain left ... A: From what you have described, it is doubtful that this pain is related to epileptic events. The ... | |
| Keppra and growing | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: I am a teen male who entered puberty late and started to grow much later than the rest of my peers. ... A: Sorry for the late response to your question. I had surgery and now I am well and back. I looked ... | |
| unexplained seizures | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: My 33 year old sister, relatively healthy, had a seizure 2 days ago. She was 15 years old when she ... A: First I would like to apologize for this late response. I had recent surgery. Now, I am well and ... | |
| Seizures and alcohol | 7/18/2008 |
| Q: A couple years ago I had some seizures during socially drinking times. After MRI and EEG I was told ... A: First let me apologize to you for not answering your question in a timely manner. I had a medical ... | |
| Grand mal seizures | 7/10/2008 |
| Q: My son is 30 and has just returned home after 10 years. I am terrified to witness this. So far ... A: Oh Pam, It must be so distressing to see your son having a seizure, and if that's not worrisome ... | |
| no alpha waves | 6/27/2008 |
| Q: both came back abnormal with the result being non existent alpha waves. I have had a lot of brain ... A: It is very anxiety provoking to discover a problem with the heart. The heart is the very core of ... | |
| no alpha waves | 6/26/2008 |
| Q: both came back abnormal with the result being non existent alpha waves. I have had a lot of brain ... A: The "blacking out" could have been from orthostatic hypotension, but the episode of staring and ... | |
| seizure | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: My 63 year old husband had a massive stroke in Oct. 2006. He has since been having a few seizures. ... A: I would love to say "yes", but a seizure is just a bunch of irregular brain waves that may or may ... | |
| Non-Epileptic Seizues | 6/3/2008 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with non-epileptic seizures about year ago after a EEG showed abnormal or decreased ... A: Felicia, Non-epileptic events or pseudoseizures are 99% of the time brought on by some emotional or ... | |
| complex partial status seizures | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: Good Morning Sophia, I had written to you a little over a month ago about my husband having seizures ... A: Yes, status with generalized seizures are far more common and far more dangerous. That said, ... | |
| Psuedo Seizures | 5/30/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you have aura's when you have pseudo seizures? My 17year was diagnosed with ... A: Yes, Jeanne, he could be experiencing both non-epileptic events and real seizures. However, ... | |
| Psuedo Seizures | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you have aura's when you have pseudo seizures? My 17year was diagnosed with ... A: Many people experience both real seizures and non-epileptic events. Many times it is impossible to ... | |
| EEG Significantly abnormal, not epilepsy?? | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: I suffered a blackout approx 5 weeks ago and was taken to hospital. I was out for approx 90seconds ... A: Two conditions that may involve "head shaking side to side", are pseudoseizures - which are brought ... | |
| EEG Significantly abnormal, not epilepsy?? | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I suffered a blackout approx 5 weeks ago and was taken to hospital. I was out for approx 90seconds ... A: Good news that the MRI was normal. Yes, there can be an abnoraml EEG without epilepsy. Sometimes ... | |
| Self provoked seizure | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I am the mother of a 25 year old male who has had 5 seizures in 6 years, all of which occurred ... A: It's difficult to be a Mom(even when they are "grown-up") when your child has a problem. The ... | |
| changes in seizures | 4/18/2008 |
| Q: Good Afternoon, My name is Susan and I have a couple questions about my husband Robert. He is 47 ... A: When your husband had seizures for 8 hours, he was in a potentially dangerous situation called ... | |
| SEIZURE | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN SEEING A RHEUMATOLOGIST FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS. I STILL DO NOT HAVE A CLEAR D/O. FEVERS ... A: I am so sorry that you cannot get this troubling condition under control. My son also has an ... | |
| eeg | 4/14/2008 |
| Q: My son has had what I believe to be absence seizures and the last were 8 months ago, he sees a ... A: LeAnn, This is a good question. No, the previous seizures will not show up on an EEG done now. I ... | |
| seizures | 4/8/2008 |
| Q: My mom told me I had my first convulsions( I'm not sure it may have been epileptic) at 2 months. ... A: You have asked several questions and I will try to answer them in the order that you asked. You say ... | |
| Seizure Medicine | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: What is the protocol for when doctors feel it is safe to stop taking seizure Medicine? I have been ... A: First let me say "yeah" to you for such excellent seizure control. I know many people who have been ... | |
| complex partial seizure | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could offer some information or links regarding parenting with complex ... A: June, Are you asking about becoming a parent if you have CPS? Without knowing the extent of the ... | |
| Did she have a seizure?? | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is almost 2, and yesterday her and her brother were arguing a little and she started to ... A: There is no one that can tell you that your daughter did or did not have a seizure. What I can tell ... | |
| complex partial seizure | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could offer some information or links regarding parenting with complex ... A: What a good and smart Mom you are to try to learn all about your child's condition!!!! The best ... | |
| how long to wait after having a seizure | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Three weeks ago I had a seizure while driving, and before that I hadn't had one in 3 years. No one ... A: First let me say that I am sorry that you had a seizure, but very happy that no one was hurt. It ... | |
| EEG Significantly abnormal, not epilepsy?? | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I suffered a blackout approx 5 weeks ago and was taken to hospital. I was out for approx 90seconds ... A: Of course you are concerned, but perhaps it will help you to know that most of these unusual events ... | |
| EEG Significantly abnormal, not epilepsy?? | 3/3/2008 |
| Q: I suffered a blackout approx 5 weeks ago and was taken to hospital. I was out for approx 90seconds ... A: You are stumping your doctors!!! Usually an abnormal EEG is an indication for epilepsy, but also may ... | |
| Frontal Lobe Epilepsy | 2/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a child whose Down's syndrome, 13 years old. Lately we've had a lot of problems at school as ... A: I appreciate your dilemma. Let me see if I can answer some of your questions. I agree with you. ... | |
| 14 year old having seizures? | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: My 14 year old daughter had petechia around her eye area on Labor Day weekend (2007) we attributed ... A: There are several subjects of your question. The first concern is the petechea. These, as you are ... | |
| Pseudo Activity? | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: when I was in high school and going through an emotionally trying time with my home life, I ... A: Lindsay, Do get a copy of your EEG if it is available. It will reveal a great deal. Stress ... | |
| What's wrong with me?! | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: My name is Teri-lynn. I am 26 years old. I have two kids, one 5 & one 8 months old. 8 years ago I ... A: Teri-lynn, That must really be distressing for you. From what you describe, you are either ... | |
| Weird EEG Experience Today | 12/18/2007 |
| Q: I had what I thought to be a weird (and scary) EEG today. I have never had one before so I would not ... A: Yes, that does sound "scary", however, it also sounds very lucky that you had the "event" during an ... | |
| epilepsy | 12/3/2007 |
| Q: just to give you a short background,i'm an epileptic for most of my life.they began as a 7yr. old ... A: With all the new medications, you just may find a combination that will work without causing too ... | |
| Sensory Epilipsy Seizures | 12/2/2007 |
| Q: my neurologist diagnosed me with Epilepsy Sensory Seizures in Oct 2007. What it is – is pain always ... A: Barb, What an annoying condition to have!!! In my many years of clinical practice, I have never seen ... | |
| seizures induced by odors? | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: My son seems to experience most of his seizures ( began at age 18 after a complicated pediatric ... A: I have never heard of a certain odor precipitating a complex partial seizure, but that does NOT mean ... | |
| epilepsy | 11/8/2007 |
| Q: just to give you a short background,i'm an epileptic for most of my life.they began as a 7yr. old ... A: First let me say that you are NOT taking too much of my time. This volunteer work is my pleasure. ... | |
| UNEXPLAINED SEIZURES | 11/5/2007 |
| Q: I HAVE A SOON TO BE 2 YRS OLD NEICE WHO SUFFERED A SEIZURE FOR THE FIRST TIME WHILE ASLEEP, ONCE ... A: What a wonderful Auntie you are. I am so sorry for your family's current distress. Seizures can be ... | |
| eye rolling | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: my son is 10 months old and has been rolling his eyes back in his head for 2 months now,he was on ... A: Paul, First question - Has your son had an extended EEG? This is an EEG that stays on for several ... | |
| sleep seizures | 10/18/2007 |
| Q: my father is 42 and started having seizures, when he was 40, but only in his sleep. Many of the ... A: Kaitlyn, Without seeing the results of your father's tests, or taking a complete medical history, I ... | |
| epileptic and non epiletic seizures | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: my sister who is now 23 had a brain anyresum when she was eleven she also had a plastic plate fitted ... A: I can't address you by name because you didn't provide one. Certainly it is unusual for an ... | |
| my child | 10/10/2007 |
| Q: my daughter has not been sleeping well for 6 mos now. she's had a sleep test done but they really ... A: Julia, I am concerned about your child. Please see that she has an MRI. A 24 hour video/EEG ... | |
| my child | 10/9/2007 |
| Q: my daughter has not been sleeping well for 6 mos now. she's had a sleep test done but they really ... A: What you describe does not sound like a "typical" epilepsy event, however, seizures can assume many ... | |
| 18 year daughter | 10/8/2007 |
| Q: Our 18 year old dughter has started having seizures about a week ago they are not the grand mal ... A: It is very disturbing to see our child in a situation such as a seizure event, and ofcourse, these ... | |
| Long seizures | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: I recently had a seizure that I did not become aware of by surrounding ( post seizure) for over ... A: I can certainly understand your concern. However, there is quite a difference between "post-ictal ... | |
| EEG results- What does this mean? | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: For over 3 years I have been having attacks of sharp stabbing pain always on the left side of my ... A: This is frustrating. The 48 hour EEG testing should have uncovered enough evidence. Your physician ... | |
| EEG results- What does this mean? | 9/17/2007 |
| Q: For over 3 years I have been having attacks of sharp stabbing pain always on the left side of my ... A: I am sorry for your dilemma. You did not mention if you have ever taken medication for this problem ... | |
| Carbamazepine Side Effects | 9/11/2007 |
| Q: I have Epilepsy which is very controlled with carbamazepine, which I have taken for 7 years. I have ... A: I am so glad that you have such good control on carbamazepine. There is very little in the ... | |
| re: my 16 year old son | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: My 16 year old son has had two grand mal seizures in the last 6 months. After the first one, he ... A: As a Mom of three, I would like to say that I can understand your concerns. Of course we want our ... | |
| Complex Partial Seizures? | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: I passed out about six months ago while at my first day volunteering at the hospital. It had been ... A: Let's see if we can clear up some of the confusion. The characteristic that distinguishes complex ... | |
| Seizures causing mental issues? | 9/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a friend who used to have a problem with seizures. She is 17, my age, but she acts 12. She ... A: Seizures do not cause someone to act immature. Sometimes if her seizures began in childhood, her ... | |
| Could hormones be the cause | 8/29/2007 |
| Q: My 20 year old daughter has been having seizures for about 5 years now, although I took her to see a ... A: About 40% of folks who have absence seizures as a child go on to experience tonic/clonic seizures. ... | |
| seizures | 8/26/2007 |
| Q: my husband's been having seizures for a few weeks now. the doctors say it's not epilepsy after they ... A: Not finding out a diagnosis when you are having problems can be very frustrating!!!! You need ... | |
| MRI findings | 8/25/2007 |
| Q: I just had a MRI done, the results came back that 'THERE IS A SINGULAR 2 MM UNIDENTIFIABLE BRIGHT ... A: Have the EEG findings shown that your seizures originate from the left frontal region? If they ... | |
| Should I go to the doctors? | 8/9/2007 |
| Q: In the past 18 months I have collapsed twice, both times friends have explained how once on the ... A: Without seeing any testing or studies, it is virtually impossible to know the the causation of your ... | |
| seizures | 8/1/2007 |
| Q: well i just had a seizure last night for no apparent reason. i blacked out and fell from my chair at ... A: Sheena, This is NOT making a "big deal out of nothing". Your first seizure was at age 12, and ... | |
| Blackouts | 7/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a dear friend of 89 yrs of age. She started to have these blackouts last year, then for one ... A: First let me thank you for being such a good friend. Not everyone is so concerned. About your ... | |
| Brain Scar | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: Sophia, I asked a follow-up question to the helpful answer you gave me. However, I forgot to ask ... A: Elizabeth, An MRI will show scarring. It is not invasive unless dye is used, and with an epilepsy ... | |
| seizures | 7/21/2007 |
| Q: My 32 yr. old daughter whom lives in another state had her first seizure in Feb. 2007 while stopped ... A: As a mother of grown children, I can well appreciate your concern, and seizures can be an area of ... | |
| My daughter kelly Turner syndrome and JME | 6/23/2007 |
| Q: Our daughter Kelly is 17 yrs old. She has Turner syndrome. She also is slow and goes to a private ... A: As you relate, yes, seizure treatment can be quite frustrating. It is balance between control of ... | |
| infantile seizure | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: I have a two-month old daughter. She was born by CS with a birth weight of 2600 gr, now weighting ... A: Hypodensity means a thin area of white matter in an area of the brain. I cannot predict how this ... | |
| infantile seizure | 6/18/2007 |
| Q: I have a two-month old daughter. She was born by CS with a birth weight of 2600 gr, now weighting ... A: Ganji, There is not enough information on that EEG to tell what is wrong with your child. Before I ... | |
| Am i slightly epileptic | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: I keep getting forms of unexplained deja vu and then straight afterwards i go dizzy. This usually ... A: The symptoms as you describe them do sound very much like a type of epilepsy. That said, however, ... | |
| Seizure? | 5/26/2007 |
| Q: My daughter (age 17) had a strange episode this morning. Her friend came upstairs and said my ... A: From the symptoms as you describe them, I would have to say that your daughter sustained a rather ... | |
| Anxiety? Hypoxia? Seizure? | 5/16/2007 |
| Q: I am a 26 yr old mostly healthy female. I had panic disorder several years ago and overcame it with ... A: A trauma such as a death of a young friend is a very anxiety producing situation, even in an ... | |
| epilepsy and pregnancy | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: I have had seizures my whole life. I had febrile seizures until I was five years old. I didn't have ... A: No, Kelly, I am happy to say that this is NOT true. Many many folks with epilepsy bear healthy ... | |
| Seizures | 5/6/2007 |
| Q: My 15 yr old dtr started having seizures 6 mos ago. Started out as a staring, unresponsive episode ... A: It is so frustrating to be a Mom and a nurse and not know the cause of your child's distress. Your ... | |
| Can an EEG Result be Inaccurate | 4/27/2007 |
| Q: Years ago at the age of 28 I had a stroke due to a clotting disorder but recovered well. At the ... A: It must be frustrating to have been told that you have a condition, be put on medications for it, ... | |
| possible juvenile myositis epilepsy | 4/11/2007 |
| Q: I am 20 years old, and have recently (1 or 2 years) experienced what i think are spasms of my neck; ... A: No Danny, this does not sound like JME, but still can be a type of seizure. You should be tested to ... | |
| sensory seizure?????? | 4/9/2007 |
| Q: ..I have a smell that noone else can smell i cant describe the smell but its strange also i go very ... A: Yes, you can have testing for epilepsy during pregnancy. The testing is not invasive. It is merely ... | |
| Absence seizures or myo-clonic epilepsy ? | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: About 3 weeks ago, my son started having what looked like absence seizures as we were told at the ... A: Danielle, It sounds like comlex partial seizures, however, the difference between CPS and JME are ... | |
| myoclonic epilepsy | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: I started to experience ticks and seizures (mostly in upper part of body , arms and shoulders), when ... A: The condition, as you describe it, certainly sounds like JME, or myoclonic epilepsy. That condition ... | |
| non-epilepsy seizures | 1/11/2007 |
| Q: I have been experiencing odd sensations in my head, I call them startles. They last for just a ... A: I am sorry that you are experiencing these unexplained events. First, let me suggest that by your ... | |
| Epilepsy and flights | 1/4/2007 |
| Q: I am an epileptic and have been for 20+ years. My seizures have been under control for several years ... A: I am very pleased that your seizures are under such excellent control. "Seizure precautions" are ... | |
| juvenile absence seizures | 1/2/2007 |
| Q: My daughter is 14 years old. She was diagnosed with juvenile absence seizures about 8 months ago. ... A: Yes, it is a shock to find out that our child has a chronic condition, but if she is managed well, ... | |
| juvenile myoclondis epilepsy | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: My son has been diagnose with myclondis epilepsy. HE is 16 years old. He has bad jerking movements ... A: The tremor of your son's hands is probably NOT caused by the Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, but is a ... | |
| temporal lobe headaches | 12/18/2006 |
| Q: My husband has had epilepsy due to a head injury for over 20 years. He has constant temporal lobe ... A: Its so difficult, isn't it when someone you love does things that you know they should not do!!!! ... | |
| Juvenile Absence Seizures | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: My 13 year old son recently had 2 episodes of which is believed to have been absence seizures. For ... A: You are definitely "doing the right thing", and you are a very wise Mom for pursuing this. If he ... | |
| Is it epilepsy or another seizure disorder? | 12/11/2006 |
| Q: I suppose I should start by giving a bit of my background. At 10 years of age I started having what ... A: Yes, your symptoms sound like something that you SHOULD have tested. You must differentiate between ... | |
| Post-seizure conditions | 12/10/2006 |
| Q: I am not an epileptic, but did have a seizure some months ago (doc says alcoholic-seizure after ... A: Usually it takes awhile to feel "yourself", following a large seizure event. That said, it is ... | |
| eeg result was slow | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: yes i do mean a seizure and it lasted for about 5/7mins but this was after frequent "sick & dizzy" ... A: Helen, Your child needs to be seen by a physician who specializes in Epilepsy. This is very ... | |
| eeg result was slow | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: my daughter would fit when she was little, up until she was 41/2. she hasn't had any since until ... A: When you say your daughter has "fits", I assume that you are saying that she has had seizures. ... | |
| A few questions | 11/19/2006 |
| Q: I have a few questions. First of all I am 20 years old and I have been epileptic since I was 10. I ... A: I'm a bit confused. I can't figure out if you have generalized or partial onset seizures. "Petit ... | |
| Auras of migraine = seizure?? | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: Is the aura associated with migraine, a mild form of seizure? As far as I know, the vasoconstriction ... A: First, let me say that I am not a neurologist. I am an epilepsy nurse clinician. The aura that is ... | |
| Did I have a seizure? | 10/25/2006 |
| Q: I am 21 years old, no past medical problems and have never had a seizure before. A few nights ago I ... A: It is not likely that you had a nocturnal seizure. Most people have no awareness of seizure ... | |
| aftercare of seizure | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: What to do to ease the uncomfortableness, nausea,vomiting, head pain, and swollen tounge of a large ... A: The aftercare of a generalized seizure is not complicated. First, one must inform their physician ... | |
| Sister with GBM - Blank Stares | 10/5/2006 |
| Q: My 51-year old sister has GBM (first diagnosed in January as Grade I - II Astrocytoma, then ... A: People with brain lesions such as tumors often have seizures that present with blank stares, called ... | |
| epilepsy | 9/8/2006 |
| Q: Sophia, About 6 or 7 years ago, my wife, then 40, had a grand mal epileptic seizure. She was ... A: Bob, First, I am so sorry for the delay in answering this. My DSL line was not working for 2 days. ... | |
| information | 8/31/2006 |
| Q: first thank you for answering so fast. you said about a center for epileptic but there is no kind of ... A: Denise, The ketogenic diet is very complex and difficult to stick to. It should be done under the ... | |
| information | 8/30/2006 |
| Q: i am 32 and i am an épileptic for over 18 years and no doctor never founded the right medication for ... A: I will answer your first question about the diet. It is called the "Ketogenic Diet" and it consists ... | |
| Re: My Daughter | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: Two weeks ago my 17 year old daughter had what I now believe was an absence seizure - a brief ... A: Without an EEG during the event you cannot tell what type of a seizure your daughter has experienced ... | |
| New to Seizures | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: I hope that I don't talk too much here. Some background, I was diagnosed with an ear infection as an ... A: The headaches that you describe sound like migraines, and there is a relationship between epilepsy ... | |
| epilepsy and migraines | 8/10/2006 |
| Q: I have a 9yr old daughter who has had untreatalbe migraines for the past 2yrs. Drs are now starting ... A: There is no known "holistic" approach to epilepsy that has been proven to be effective. However, ... | |
| Epilepsy & Behavior | 4/4/2006 |
| Q: My son is 18. He had a seizure at 51 WEEKS old that lasted 5 hrs. He now has brain damage, ADD, ... A: Sometimes behavioral changes can be part of an epilspsy syndrome, but they can also be independant ... | |
| Seizures | 3/21/2006 |
| Q: I am a fairly healthy 24 year old with anxiety disorders like OCD. Should I feel like I could have a ... A: There is no reason to believe that you will get a seizure disorder. Usually, adult onset seizures ... | |
| Can it be a seizure | 1/19/2006 |
| Q: My 12 year old just started menstrating 4 mo. ago. Since then she has had what we call *sleep* ... A: Yes, with the history that you described, they certainly can be seizures. The only definitive way ... | |
| Step-Son w/ Epilepsy | 10/28/2005 |
| Q: My 11 yo step-son was diagnosed with epilepsy at a very young age. He usually only has seizures at ... A: The antiepileptic medication, Keppra, has produced mood swings in a significant number of patients. ... | |
| EEG results | 10/23/2005 |
| Q: My good friend's daughter has epilepsy. She just had a regularly scheduled EEG and her neurologist ... A: The EEG results that you described, indicates that the individual probably has epilepsy. An MRI is ... | |
Sophia, R.N., M.S.
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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.
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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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