Grand Mal seizure

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Had one last night while I was asleep. I woke my partner up having it. When I woke up I was stupidly confused.

But I don't have epilepsy or other neurological conditions. I've be quite anxious and depressed lately but I'm in my late 30's and nothing like this has happened before.

I feel like crap today and just want to sleep. I've also cut/chewed my tongue really badly.

Know I need to see my gp but has else here had a one of these out of the blue? Did they happen again or a one off?

Sorry for typos.

I don’t usually say this, but if I’d had a seizure I would have gone to a&e without any hesitation at all.

A grand mal out of nowhere is a serious concern. Please see a medical professional as quickly as poss. Preferably in A&E. Go to a hospital

You won't want to hear this - but the only person I know who suddenly had a significant fit out of nowhere had a brain tumour.

You need to go to the Dr urgently. I'd have gone to A&E too,

Fingers crossed it's nothing - wishing you well

Really you should have gone to a&E

That is a hospital job. Get yourself to a&e.

Hospital love. Take it steady, don't drive.

Thank you for your replies. I know I need to get to the hospital. You've given me the push.

Don't worry Hawkmoth, I don't drive anyway. Was really shit at learning

Lots of epilepsy clinics have a ‘first fit’ clinic. It’s surprising how many people do have a one off seizure and never have one again but it always needs checking out

Lots of epilepsy clinics have a ‘first fit’ clinic. It’s surprising how many people do have a one off seizure and never have one again but it always needs checking out

Yup, second that. Good luck OP, I hope things are OK.

I hope you’re okay but have to ask why your DH didn’t call an ambulance when it happened? At least, I assume not as I would have expected them to take you in. Please get checked out.

How do you know you had one?

If you have never had one before and have had no issues whatsoever in this regard, I’m curious as to how you can be certain this is what you had

I had one when I was 18 and nothing since (I am now mid-forties). I had an EEG and scan which established a tendency towards epilepsy. No drugs required and after 6 months or so I was allowed my provisional license back. Do get it checked out and inform the DVLA if you drive.

I can't know for sure if was GMS. I just woke up not knowing anything. When came round a bit more i had blood in and round my mouth where id bitten my tongue. Im super embarrassed about this but i had wet myself too

DP said he woke to me stiff as a board, then i start convulsing. After i fell back asleep her rolled me onto the dry side of the bed and stayed up with me until morning.

ApplePenPineapplePen im glad you've lived another incident free life x

Alcohol withdrawal can cause seizures, you don't have to be an alcoholic but binge drinkers sometimes have fits when they stop. I'm not suggesting you are a drinker but a lot of people think they are not much of a drinker when, in fact, they are.

Other than that, do go to your GP please.

I'm a bit puzzled as to why he didn't call an ambulance/medical advice/assistance in the night, OP.

You need to be assessed by a neurologist.

Why didn’t he phone an ambulance?
Definitely get yourself to hospital as it needs investigated.
Hope you’re ok

I’d be more worried my partner failed to call an ambulance to be honest

It sounds like you have referred to doctor google

Book a doc app

What?! You had a seizure and your partner didn’t phone an ambulance?

For goodness sake make sure you get some medical advice now.