what generaly causes seizures...?
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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.
853440
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...
980218
Migraine IS a neurological disease.  Although it isn't necessarily seizure related (though it can be), bright lights and flashing lights can trigger migraines for so many of us.  Epilepsy/seizure drugs are now being prescribed for migraines - Topamax and Neurontin, for instance.  \n\nYour doctor may want to do an EEG to rule out the possibility that your migraines are seizure-related, btw.  As my doctor explained to me when she insisted I get one, not all seizures are the "twitchy" or the "grand mal" kind.  A seizure can also just look like daydreaming.\n\nIf one of your triggers is bright lights or flashy stuff, it's not a bad thing to eliminate.\n\nTake care, and may your days be pain-free!
1119311
That really doesn't sound like seizures to me. I'd get a second opinion.
52891
Answerman has it right.  Many doctors would refer you to a psychologist if the neurologist says it is psuedo epilepsy.  One word of warning though, sometimes doctors with all good intentions, could be wrong.  One way or another it is no fun to have a seizure and I do not blame you for wanting to get to the cause. I hope it goes away if you have it.
668178
They need to be doing a CT Scan, blood tests etc, I went to the ER because I was fainting and my friend thought that I was having seizures and they did blood tests, and a CT Scan, and they also did an EEG they should be testing this, because there could be something seriously wrong, especially because of her age!! I would make an appointment with her regular doctor and talk this over with him and tell him that you want tests done to see what is wrong, and if they don't do it I would take her elsewhere!  If you have to check out the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN I live in MN and it is the best hospital in the world!! People come from all over the world to go to the Mayo Clinic!
540320
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!
611149
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.
1050699
try going through Highmark's Keystone Blue Adult Basic - they took me after I started having seizures!
1067989
I have been having seizures for 19 years now they started out with being hard to learning on my own yes I have doctors but have they had seizures far and between.\n\nSo I had to find away to control them during all this I fought them from taking part of my memory.\nSo I started doing different things like focusing on one thing instead of five.\n\nSee seizures are cause from to much on the mind at one time doctors told me it was because I had bumped my head see it a guessing game to them it takes someone to learn how to work the mind.\n\nI will explain make sure you son takes his medicine first of all always Okay when he feels abnormal tell him to not try to talk just get someone attention by throwing something down to make noise are waving the best way he can than!!!\n\nFocus on something if that one thing don't work than get him to focus on something else fast theres no time to waste, pencil. book, picture what ever the mine thing is to get only one thing on his mind not 4 or 5 Okay!!\n\nI have learn myself from going into 4 or 5 a week to 1 or 2 ever 3 or 4 years mind over matter, mind over matter remember that.\n\nThe person he gets attention from someone let him know before hand of this also but talk lightly to him in a seizure talk about the moon are something get him focus if you notice I keep going back to being focus [ because this is the key the only key  ].\n\nTo bring himself out of the begainning of the seizures once he works a few out tell him to keep working on it, one more thing if he can try to never go to the ground hold on to someone the wall what ever try to NEVER hit the ground. \nSo there two things for him to do FOCUS on one thing to distract him off the seizures & fight back stand up he can when this all will not stop at one time but it will help 95% of the time once he learn to controll.\n\nOne more thing [ I won't to tell you theres bad pain having seizures always pray and when he wakes up just keep him cool with a wet rag he will come back its a slow proceess ] Good Luck.\n\n==EDIT==\n\nI go to sleep right after a seizure its good because when I come out of one I'm  weak , bad headaches, and cannot walk good the rest after one for me is sleeping and resting.\nA seizures is very painful and it's hard to focus without rest also.\nFor sure a person should sleep that will be ok the seizures has pass but if they are consist'nt I would sleep on my side, so I would not choke.\n\nWith the "sson" in your question I thought somebody was talking about there son so what I want to do is leave my other answer above because it very helpful for people who have seizures to also learn to controll them I know this first hand I live with this daily. ICHOOSETOTELLTHETRUTH
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I do not know if this is relevant to you, since you said it was a project...but, my friend along time ago in college had it. I had to sit with her during our off periods in the rec room because if she had a seizure she would eat her cigarettes. I know that sounds weird, but  when she had a seizure she would just start sticking things in her mouth. Also I do know they can swallow thier tongue, not sure why or how, but that is one thing her mom told me.
288314
various causes possible:\n1. post seizure.\n2. post heavy exercise\n3. post electic shock\n4. post Electromyography / muscle biopsy\n5. renal failure.
34325
I'm a R.N. It could be petit mal seizures.  These are small electrical impulses in the brain that are misfiring. It can be very serious. If you get headaches with it, it could be migraine headache auras.  See an opthamalagist or neurologist.
609328
Sounds like mini seizures, this is quite common in seizure activity. You should see your doctor and he will get you to have an EEG, this shows brain way activity, which shows if there is seizure activity. You should really see your doctor because there are many conditions that cause seizure like activity.
741461
There are lots of kinds of seizures someone can have.  A common type is the 'absence' seizure which is just like what it sounds - the person sort of goes blank for a period of time.  The other types are listed in the link.
497811
No, but there are doctors who are searching for a cure. I have included a VERY brief list of sources of people who are researching this. Ask your doctor about all of this. Some of the newer designer drugs work quite well with different types of seizures.
478646
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!!