Has anyone had a child had a seizure for no reason at all?
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yes, my daughter has suffered with this since she was 6, for 7 years medication controlled the seizures, and for the last 3, for no apparent reason, the medication has lost much of it's effectiveness, even though she has been on several. she has had 3 mri's, a pet scan, and ct's, which all show nothing abnormal. however, the eeg, and video eeg all show a right side focus, but cannot pinpoint where or why it happens. it could be something organic in her brain to begin with, or possibly hereditary, as my niece has also had seizures. it can be very frustrating when there is no apparent reason for the seizures, be it something organic or an injury. i'm sure by now you have seen a neurologist, and if it is an ongoing thing, i would discuss medication with him, and the medication is effective in 98% of people with epilepsy. good luck, the best thing is to be there for her, and help her through this.
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I wish I could give you a positive view on this, but i can't. some babies are born with disorders, and you probably won't know more about what is going on until the further testing is done. my nephew had siezures when he was a newborn and he is fine now, no learning disorders or anything. So its not always life threatening. but they already detected a problem in the brain, so the baby might have a learning problem. But odds are if it was life threatening, the baby wouldn't of made it to delivery. plus in time the problem could correct itsself. babies do that. I was born with a hole in my heart,and a collapsed lung and my heart healed itsself, so did my lung..point being, it could take care of itsself. where the baby is right now is the best way to know for sure. After the doctors are done, they will let you know what to expect. babies can have silent seizures too which would explain why she stopped moving. my son had one when he was 14 months old, and it took him 6 hours to twitch a finger, his also lasted 15 minutes long not the usual 30 seconds to a minute and a half. Its scary to have to go thru what you are going thru right now, try to stay strong for everyone and hope for the best. sorry I couldn't give you the magic answer. but I figured i would share my experiences with it in hopes that it would help put your mind at ease a little. try to think positive even though at times its hard to do..
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You need to take her to a pediatric neurologist. If she suddenly started having these problems, you might consider a visit to the emergency room. If these problems began slowly, you could consider getting an appointment ASAP with a boad certified pediatric neurologist and have your daughter's condition thoroughly checked out. \n\nThis sounds far enough out of the ordinary that you really need to see a pediatric neurology specialist as soon as possible.
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Do you mean Epilepy?  Is your sister having seizures?  Epilepsy is a type of seizure disorder where the person seems to faint or become unresponsive and begins to shake.  There are different types of seizure disorders with symptoms that range from repetitive movements or even words to full blown seizures which involve rhythmic shaking of arms and legs, eye rolling, urination,fainting spells.  Seizures are a result of abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Causes of the abnormal impulses are many, including head trauma, tumors, chemicals or drugs,or in the case of epilepsy, just an area of the brain that doesn't work right.  Your sister probably also had an ECG or electroencepalogram which detects abnormal brain waves.\nThe MRI shows if there are any tumors or swelling or abnormal structures in the brain.\nYou sound sort of young or uninformed.  If you have questions always ask someone you trust.
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Why did they change it?  My 5 year old has severe epilepsy and has been on every seizure medicine that has been made to no avail.  He now has a vagal nerve stimulator which has helped tremendously.  if you would like to chat to me some more about this feel free to message me
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I had epilepsy of some or other sort as a child, i do not remember what kind though, but I stayed away from all forms of stress, that included me playing basketball (I was very competitive in it). I also tried to remain as calm as I could always, and watched out for anything that I did, watched, spoke about, ate, etc... and saw the different reactions to it... and now, i dont have it anymore, i have stayed away from a lot of things... maybe you could try doing this too, I hope you get over it...
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There are certain forms of petite mal seizures that are "adolescent" meaning they are outgrown. My daughter had "absent seizures" from age 4-8 then outgrew them.\nYou need to ask your Neurologist about your specific type of seizure.
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As a Christian with epilepsy, I'd like to have a say on this one.  There is definitely a difference between being filled with the Spirit and having a seizure.  \n\nFor one thing, being filled with the Spirit is a continuous thing that is always happening, and something that ALL believers exprience.  It is spiritual, and not physical.  \n\nFor another thing, with a Grand Mal seizure (the uncontrolled shaking), you actually don't experience anything since you are completely unconscious.  Religious charismatics who fall down shaking are not unconscious, and are aware of what they are experiencing.\n\nAs to people saying that having a seizure is a "religious" experience, well...it does feel pretty wierd.  These are the Petit Mal seizures we're talking about.  You're conscious when they happen, and might not even realize it is a seizure at all.  To those who don't really know God, it might seem like a spiritual experience.  But in truth, there is such a big difference between a seizure and an experience of a spiritual nature that they cannot be compared.\n\nHow a person (and their brain)responds to the the manifestations of the Spirit may look to scientists to be very similar as an epileptic seizure.  But that makes sense, since it is God who created the way the human brain works.  And whether having a seizure or experiencing a manifestation of the Spirit, we are still limited to our physical bodies.\n\nAs one with experience with both, I can tell you that even though a manifestation of the Spirit and an epileptic seizure may look the same, they are not.
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it's shocking. get it. hell i don't remeber because it's been so many years since i had mine. i have been epileptic for about 28 years and it still sucks ass. I'm so medicated most days that I wonder why I ever quit using the illegal stuff. your best bet is to call around and ask.
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Sounds like a partial complex seizure.  Get a second opinion.  Tegretol has to build up a level - it won't immediately stop a seizure from happening or make one stop.  You need to be on something, if not Tegretol there are others.  Please get a second opinion.\n\np.s. "weaning off" would take more than one week for Tegretol.  Usually 3-4 weeks depending on dose.
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That really doesn't sound like seizures to me. I'd get a second opinion.
929524
Seizures are the result of hyperactivity in the brain. Our brain cells are constantly firing electrical signals; seizures occur when there is too much of that activity. Sometimes it's due to "over" communication between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Either way, have they seen a doctor? If not...they certainly should. They may be able to find a medication that will help them.
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It could be psycological but it is far more likely it is neurological. I would get him into a pediatrican and let the doctor check him out.
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There are over 800 (yes, 800) kinds of seizures. It often takes a while to discover what works on the seizures in question...I am sorry if you have them or know someone who does; Please know that most people with seizures lead relatively normal lives once their seizures are controlled...
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my son had a benign form of epilpsy, it started when he was 4 and luckily he hasnt had one in several years, but i think it hurt him mentally, he has had some trouble in school.
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I have had epilepsy since 8 years of age.  Many experiences w/ seizures.  LET HIM SLEEP>>>>>> his body is drained and needs to recharge.  I have been affected (being exhausted and tired) for up to a week and there is NOTHING you can do more importantly than letting the person rest. Peace, quiet, soothing warm environment.  Let the body heal.  I am not 18, 28, 38 or EVEN 48 any more, it's hard to "want to help and feel that there is nothing you can do"... be patient, kind and understanding... GOOD JOB!
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Could have been allot of different things, you should defiantly seek medical help. Call your doctor and make an appointment, they may even suggest yo go to the ER. \n\nOff hand, I would say possible seizure or stroke.