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Was this a seizure?

7 replies

concerned145 · 01/05/2023 16:33

Last night my friend said ‘oh I feel a bit funny’ then grabbed her head and said ‘somethings happening’ then for around a minute slumped back, shaking uncontrollably, completely unconscious. She then began to snore loudly with her eyes wide open but completely out of it. I kept saying her name & was holding her to try keep her safe (I know I should of reacted better and called an ambulance straight away but it was my first experience of this and I panicked) she came round and asked what was happening. She was wet with sweat and white as a sheet, she didn’t remember a thing. I said we should call an ambulance but she was adamant I don’t, she says she will get checked and isn’t going to drive before she does.

does this sound like a seizure? I am still a bit shocked by it all it was so scary but over so fast yet felt like a lifetime. We had a couple glasses of wine but we’re not drunk, has eaten etc. otherwise she is very healthy and this is the first time it’s ever happened to her.

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shysquirrel · 01/05/2023 16:46

Certainly sounds like it

QueenSmartypants · 01/05/2023 16:48

She definitely needs a medical assessment.

For future reference the snoring was probably because her airway was obstructed (presumably by her slumped position).

willowthecat · 01/05/2023 16:51

Yes - my ds has Epilepsy and this sounds like a seizure to me . She should tell her GP. They will not diagnose Epilepsy based on one seizure but will advise her to monitor the situation for the next few months

willowthecat · 01/05/2023 16:53

Snoring/altered breathing after a seizure is very common and is actually used to distinguish epileptic from non epileptic seizures

KateyCuckoo · 01/05/2023 17:21

You posted this earlier?

concerned145 · 01/05/2023 17:22

KateyCuckoo · 01/05/2023 17:21

You posted this earlier?

Posted into a different board last night but had no response x

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Jitterybugs · 01/05/2023 17:26

Yes it most certainly sounds like a seizure and your friend needs assessed to rule out any serious underlying causes.

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