I've had epilepsy since I was twelve years old and started having issues with insomnia when I started puberty (about the same time). Could they be related? I've had major success with medication (carbemazapine (sp?), but occasionally I will have a seizure and not have missed any doses. After the last one, something clicked. My insomnia had flared up. Then someone pointed out to me that I usually have seizures late in the night, or the day after not getting any sleep. Could this be causing my seizures???
2007-01-06 09:42:54 · 3 answers · asked by Brento! 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
yes. very much related. my husband also has seizures and has 'spells' like he's gonna have one if he's tired. the doctor put my husband on diazapam (valum) to help him sleep. talk to your doctor about this.
good luck and stay safe.
2007-01-06 13:56:05 · answer #1 · answered by pussycat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have epilepsy but have never had a seizure because lack of sleep. my seizures are brought on by stress and i might add i haven't had one since 1992. it might be something to ask your doctor about
2007-01-06 09:53:24 · answer #2 · answered by ken s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when not sleepin it can cause more seizures to happen so it best trying 2 get the best sleep u can also u may not be able 2 sleep as well because u think that u may have a seizue durin sleep n its scary so it causes the brain 2 keep u awake
2007-01-06 09:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by mummy of 2gorgeous boys 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋