First time he ever had seizures. He keeps complaining about pain in his right foot. He had 4 in a lapse of 7 hrs. He was completely aware of what was going on. They only lasted about 45 sec. 1 minute later he was back to normal. Right after it happened, he would complain of pain on his right foot. Doctors in the ER say he might have epilepsy, but I have a feeling that it may have something to do with his foot pain. Can nervous breakdowns cause seizures in toddlers? (I'm potty training him, and he's not accepting it well.) He also hs a newborn baby sister.
2007-01-21 15:37:26 · 8 answers · asked by u_d_th 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Hi, I would check with a Neurologist and make sure an EEG gets done--that will check the brainwaves. They will probably do lab work also. I wouldn't think the stress would be causing it, but I'm no doctor either. I wonder if it's a nerve problem where it's also involving foot pain? Does the pain precede the seizure? Maybe it's a hint one is coming on. Hmmm, I wouldn't wait to have him seen though. Call to make an appointment with the specialist. If it happens again before he can be seen, take him back to the ER and have them make you an appointment--you'll get in to see the doctor much sooner--or perhaps your regular doctor can get you in sooner to see a Neurologist too. Good luck.
2007-01-21 15:46:15 · answer #1 · answered by Ryans Mom 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I don't know for sure if this would apply in the case of a two year old or not, but its worth stating just in case. I have a son who began seizing at the age of only eight days. He was taken to the Children's Hospital where the Endocrinologist discovered that there were problems with his calcium levels, which are regulated by the Parathyroid. The low levels are what were causing his seizures. I want to also tell you that even the Doctor's in the ER at the Children's Hospital were not sure what was going on. It took many many hours and many many tests. It is something to at least mention, like I said, don't know if the same would hold true in an older child.
2007-01-25 08:35:00 · answer #2 · answered by carezra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Epilepsy is not a specific disease, it is a general term used for an undiagnosed seizure disorder. It is used when a specific neurological disease cannot be pinpointed. The foot pain may be caused by some type of nerve problem which could also be responsible for the seizures. This was the case w my son back in 1981 when he was three. You must find a reputable child neurologist and get the child's seizures under control. My son stopped breathing several times during seizures and we were extremely fortunate not to have lost him during these episodes. And don't wait, my son had petit mal seizures for months before suddenly having grande mal seizures, so you can't sit back and take your time w this. It could progress at any moment for any reason at all. I wish you the best, and hope you find a kind and competent child neurologist
2007-01-21 15:59:43 · answer #3 · answered by Polly 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no the doctors are right. thats classic epilepsy, the reason that his right foot could be hurting is because the seizures send his brain into trauma mode and can effect a specific region of the body i.e; a foot
2007-01-21 15:41:13 · answer #4 · answered by J-BIRD 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Stress can definitely make it worse whatever is causing it. I would back off on the potty training for right now. Give him tons of affirmation and love concerning the new sibling. See if it gets better. But, still get a neurologist to check him out.
2007-01-21 15:44:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
some people get pains, have feeling, smell things right before a seizure. what is most important is that you take back your doc and sent a doc that deals with seizures. do you have rails on his bed? if this was happen while he was sleeping could he fall and get hurt?( top of bunk bed, hard flooring) just something you might want to think about.
2007-01-21 18:22:03 · answer #6 · answered by lady_jane_az 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This may not be the answer to your question but if he isn't taking potty training well,it may be a good idea to stop it for now.All that stress plus having a new baby sibling is a lot for a little guy to take,especially since he now has a condition to worry about.Good luck!
2007-01-21 16:54:36 · answer #7 · answered by G M 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It could be partial complex seizures (that means it is localized to only one lobe of the brain). It is possible for the family situation to influence these events, but statistically it is improbable. As for the homeopath, Nux vomica would be a more appropriate remedy.
2007-01-21 21:26:55 · answer #8 · answered by mattseviernd 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Don't mess around with this one. The slight chance that this may be epilepsy makes it serious. I would rather test and be wrong than too late due to doubt. epilepsy can be treated with medication.
2007-01-21 15:42:15 · answer #9 · answered by dedication62 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋