wondering if you have ever heard about a chemical in new carpet that causes seizures? If so please let me know
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All new carpet offgasses as does paint and many other common building materials. Have you heard of "sick building syndrome"? Some people are more sensitive to chemicals than others. See the links below.
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No No andNo.   I just saw a news broadcast (locally) that spotlighted the lingering long term effects about this very scenario.......You need to call your health dept and find out if the landlord had it "Properly" cleaned out.....fresh paint doesn't cut it!!!!
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You would need hypo. The chemicals involved are too risky to handle without expert supervision.
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You need to get to pediatricians and ask them for advice...I am sorry to hear that...but as much as I know ..children are more likely to outgrow any type of seizure...I know a little boy who had a stroke at age of 3. he was left side paralyzed but completely recovered in 5 years, now he is happy healthy 8 years old....\nThe skull is not even developed yet, baby bones are very soft. I don't think that something is severely damaged. \nJust stay strong and pray until everything is clear. Even though there is something there, love that is in your family and concern that you all have will help this baby live happily and grow healthy. \n\nMedicine today is amazing, there will be good doctors who will know what to do....
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It definitely sounds like you are having an allergic reaction to something on the first floor of your house.  Try to think of any differences between the first floor and the other areas of your home.  Think about things like mold, mildew, carpeting, curtains, dust, pets, and cleaners.  If you can, eliminate the source.  Otherwise, see your eye doctor for a good treatment for you.
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In my opinion, ALL of the injuries COULD have been caused by a seizure.  Seizures, especially full-blown, grand mal seizures often do leave the person with no memory of the event.  So could drugs and/or a good beating.  As the ME aptly noted,  the colar bone injury is a little disturbing, especially in light of the fact that the low-life boyfriend likes to beat on girls.  The scratches, with the seizure having happened on a carpeted floor, are worrysome too.  I'll avoid trashing the boyfriend too badly for the absolutely inappropriate use of CPR, which undoubtedly did more harm than good, as I have seen countless well-meaning, otherwise intelligent people use it inappropriately as well.  No one has even mentioned the scariest, and to me, the most telling part of the story.  He put her to bed?  Not only could a first-time seizure be a sign of another serious, even life-threatening, illness or injury, not only did she just have "CPR" performed on her which could have caused a life-threatening injury, but she was less than fully conscious (she did not remember going to bed) and had just vomited! People can and do die from something as simple as vomiting - when they vomit while unconscious.  This girl needs to:\n1.  See a doctor\n2.  Lose the loser boyfriend\n3.  Get some counceling so she won't choose a replacement loser.
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I suspect you used Naphtha, a volatile liquid used for cleaning items and removing oil and grease. This is a relatively safe chemical with the exception of its high volatility and flammability. However, anything is possible and if you have doubt or issues, I suggest you see a medical professional.
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All three of the medications you are on commonly cause problems with concentration and attention as do uncontrolled seizures. If your seizures are uncontrolled, and you are not tolerating your current medication well maybe its time for a change. A suggestion is to try "Keppra" (Levetiracetam). Its a fairly modern medication which I have found is comparatively strong in controlling fits but remarkably well tolerated causing alot fewer side effects than say Topamax. Many people I have seen on this have been very pleased. Ask your Neurologist about it.
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I have had epilepsy for 10 years and take EPIVAL. My doctor did an EEG on me once, didn't find any weird brain activity, put my meds down to 2 pills per day instead of 3, and, like you, I relapsed. I went back to him, and he later found abnormal brain activity afterwards. I think your level of medication is too low if you still do seizures. I recommend you see your neurologist who will be in a better position to tell you exactly what's wrong. Good luck,\n-Sarah-
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Yes could be petty Mal seizures a mild form of epilepsy
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Those are pretty normal. But they're not seizures. I get them on my thighs. Try stressing less. It might help it go away.
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You can go to pubmed.com you should be able to find out more information there. I have had a 'TYPE' of seizure disorder since I was five, I am now 28-with a 7 yr old-who has no symptoms of ever having any type of seizure disorder - I even had one while I was pregnant for her, she is perfectly normal and healthy. Good luck on finding what you need to know!!
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True story, my friend once came into his house after having stepped in a dog's mess and tracked it around.  His four year old son said, "Oh SH*T! There's CA-CA all over the floor!"
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well, my brother and i both had epilepsy when we were born due to a DPT shot that we were allergic to. I stopped having seizures when i was about 3 years old,I'm 22now and haven'thad one since. My brother was on several medications over the years, and he finally GOT ON ONE THAT WORKED!!I'm not sure how to spell it, but I think it's Zorontin! It is a liquid medicine He took it when he was fifteen for a little while and hasn't had a seizureorany signs of epilepsy ever since the medication, he is now 23 years old! I hope this helps you!!
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Mine was not, but I have a friend who's' daughter was.  They said it happened because she had her carpet shampooed when she was a new born?  Then she had to have heart surgery.  Very scary.  But she is now 15 years old and doing fine!  No problems.
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Sounds like you had fun, dearheart. Try sprinkling some baking soda on it and see if that won't soak up the oil that's left over. Otherwise, you may want to have your carpet spot cleaned if you don't want the stain. There is a cleaner for organic material. Nature's Miracle, available at pet store. It works very well. Just be safe when you're having your fun.
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Wow! Nothing as bad as being rolled up in carpet! I'd end up having hardwood floors due to carpetiphobia!\nI've got a few things that happened between my brother and me. \n1.) Once, I forgot what I did, probably just bothering him but he started chasing me around the pool a few times, I ran inside the house (never flew up flight of stairs so fast)ran into my room, closed the door and sat up against the door bracing my legs up against my dresser (no lock on the door)\nMy brother kept trying to get in but couldn't. He keep pushing and banging on the door. Finally I heard a "CRACK" and my brother ran away. Iopened the door and looked to see what the crack was. He had broken my porcelain name plaque on my door, whackin' it with his cowboy boot (he told me years later) I was so mad I was then the one chasing him.....and the saga continued.\n2.) Once I was watering the front yard. My brother was upstairs at his bedroom window doing or saying something stupid to me so I took the hose to squirt at the window but the window ended up being open. Soaked the screen, him and went all over his beanbag beneath him...........the chasing started yet once again!!!\n3.) Last one..........My brother and I were wrestling around, he got upset and pinned me down then scooted up and farted on my face. Then ran away laughing. I was not laughing due to the fact the air was toxic and my eye's were burning! LOL He said it was for all the times I bothered him.\n(Maybe I did, I don't remember. He's smelly fart erased part of my memory!)\nNothing actually traumatizing really though it seemed like we argued all the time. Now we hardly ever talk to each other. I'm in CA, he's in AZ.\nHope your sister is a lot nicer to you now! \nI'm a little claustrophobic too though for some reason.\nMaybe I know your sister : )   SmileyCat