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i think i had a seziure last night is it possible?

30 replies

Psychotrace2 · 31/10/2009 09:35

i went to bed had a really bad headache could not drop off for ages , not sure i did but i got a funny taste in my mouth then i heard wispers in my left hear very loud and my body went stiff more aware about my fingers stiff and shaking i could move my mouth to let dh know but i was making a sound grunting noises only last i think a min, then i think i fell asleep but not sure how long as i could feel my head hurting so much and this morning an very shaky tired ,head still hurts and very weak.

could it be a seizure iv never had one before and be aware i had one? not sure just know i dont feel right this morning.

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Lulumama · 31/10/2009 09:42

not sure, but i think that you should see your doctor today or get medical attention of some sort.

kando · 31/10/2009 09:44

Please get yourself checked out asap. Talking ONLY from dd1's experience (she is nearly 9 and has diagnosed epilepsy), she has in the past had seizures when she's been awake and able to communicate throughout. Not complete seizures, ones which only affected right side and mainly her arm. Must have been a completely terrifying for you. PLEASE get yourself to the GP as soon as possible.

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Psychotrace2 · 31/10/2009 09:51

still not quiet sure what happened tbh have told dh about this i really dontwant to see anyone yet but i will if i dont feel better soon.

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FlamingoBingo · 31/10/2009 09:54

Please see a dr about it. I don't understand why you don't want to? Don't you care about your health?

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Psychotrace2 · 31/10/2009 09:59

yes i do care but what if i was dreaming?

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DaisymooSteiner · 31/10/2009 10:06

Could it have been sleep paralysis?

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Psychotrace2 · 31/10/2009 10:11

it could be i am tired and stressed dd has health problems and ds as aspergers

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GhostlyPixieOnaPumpkin · 31/10/2009 10:44

Please, please get yourself checked out - you could go into an NHS walk-in centre today and they will check you over - you wouldn't need to make an appointment, and they will be able to give you some clue as to what it was, because it sounds very frightening and scary.
Definitely see someone about it - what if it happens again, and you're alone with your DC?

FlamingoBingo · 31/10/2009 11:10

"yes i do care but what if i was dreaming?"

I think doctors would rather deal with someone who turns out to be just dreaming than deal with someone who is seriously ill in a few month's time because they had something wrong with them and didn't get it checked out!

nellie12 · 31/10/2009 11:17

it does sound suspicious of a seizure and the tiredness today is suspicious too.

I also think you need to get yourself checked. If you dont feel like going out today can you ring your out of hours service and ask for a telephone consultation?

Regardless of what you do today if you have anymore episodes like that over the weekend you need to attend a&e (hopefully not) and make an emergency appointment with your gp on monday. They wont think you are wasting their time.

red37 · 31/10/2009 11:19

As I understand like my ds epilepsy nurse has told me, that everyone has the potential to have a seizure whether it be an isolated incident..
seizures an also mimic other illnesses, not saying that is the case
ds had seizure clusters which spanned for 4 weeks, that was the reason for his referral

tiredness/stress can be a huge trigger for a seizure

just get yourself the once over at the out of hours to put your mind at rest

ilovesprouts · 31/10/2009 11:23

get your sellf sen to asap dh says it sounds like a seizure dh has epilepsy

purplepeony · 31/10/2009 11:26

PLEASE DO NOT DIRVE A CAR UNTIL YOU HAVE GOT YOURSELF CHECKED OUT.

You could have epilepsy and if you are driving andh ave another seizure it could be tragic.

See your dr asap.

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Psychotrace2 · 31/10/2009 19:32

thanks every one been really foggy all day so went into walk in center he checked me over really well mostly my eyes, he think it sounds like a seizure but as my headache as gone and my eyes clear sais it ok to see my gp on Monday unless anything else happens then go straight to a&e he did say you can just have one and no more( fingers crossed) i have no drive as didnt feel fit to.

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bigstripeytiger · 31/10/2009 19:43

It might help if you write down a note now of exactly what happened, so that you can let the GP know on Monday, also if your DH saw what happened he should go to the appointment with you, as it will be useful for the GP to have an accurate account of what happened as possible.

You should let your insurance company and DVLA know that you are suspected to have had a seizure, and they will be able to advise you.

nellie12 · 31/10/2009 19:50

glad you got seen good luck with the gp.

kando · 01/11/2009 11:20

Glad you got checked out Psycho.

trace2 · 02/11/2009 18:42

well i phoned gp can not get in till next tuseday, told them i think it may be urgent, told to go to walk in clinic

trace2 · 02/11/2009 18:43

oops its me with out psyho in front Halloween name!

Bearhugger · 02/11/2009 19:56

Great you're getting it checked out - but please don't drive. DH suffers epilepsy and years ago (before I knew him) he had a seizure whilst driving - almost killed himself fortunately no one else. He was legal to drive and was on correct medication at time.
He no longer drives as he never wants to run the risk of this happening again.

MERLYPUSS · 02/11/2009 20:16

I have epilepsy.
what you are saying about the funny taste is really similar to what I get. Did you get strange smells too? How about migraine? Gt checked. If they are worried they will do an EEG (I think) and it will tell if you have any abnormal brain activity. And,in my case, confirm you do actually have a brain (joke)

MistergodthisisSal · 02/11/2009 20:17

I am epileptic, but once it's diagnosed and you're on correct medication, it's in a lot of cases completely under control.

My epilepsy is triggered by stress and tiredness, so it's very possible that this is what happened to you.

It's not the life sentence it sometimes sounds like - when taking my meds, I never get seizures anymore. And even when not taking it (e.g. when pregnant - but if you are epileptic, you would need to agree this with your consultant), I don't get seizures as long as I make sure I get enough sleep.

I'm not saying you definitely have this or that you would be the same if so, but getting yourself properly checked out will reassure you either way.

You might as well get your gp to refer you when you see him - NHS had a 2 month waiting period to see a Neurologist when I was first referred.

Good luck.

trace2 · 03/11/2009 09:02

thank you all am sure it one off but still getting checked my dd is having tests for some sort of seizures since she was two week old so i know the drill .

not sure about a smell what i told you in first part of thread thats its pretty much i was more scared night after going to bed, and tbh i worst part i think was my fingers hurt when i could not move them and when i could not speak.

fatzak · 03/11/2009 09:09

Trace Hope you are ok. Really sounds like it could be triggered by stress doesn't it? How are things with DD? We have been referred to Great Ormond Street now as even the mighty Dr F at LGI seems stumped as to what to do next! I'm now paranoid that W is beginning to show ASD type behaviour but I blame that on too much MNetting

Really hope that you are ok and get yourself sorted out ASAP

trace2 · 03/11/2009 09:22

oh fatzak so sorry you no better off i just they would send dd to GOS shes still same and just going round in rings and her last big one she stopped breathing in a&e and was rushed to resus iv never been so scared.

and dont blame your self about w jack too as now got ADHD on top of asperger and its noone fault its just there! i did ask if he had ASD? you remember sorry i know that dont make it any eaier. and yes i think its all brought on by stress and tiredness with me .

how are you? coping i have to go out now getting told to come on ill pop back on tinought