It started when I was about 10. I would be perfectly fine, then out of no where I could get really warm, not quite knowing where I was or what was going on. I could hear people, but couldn't comprehend. It generally lasted about 30 seconds to a minute, and was in between periods. When it would happen at night, I would wake up with the same feelings, but I would also wake up from having the same dream every time I woke up. This lasted for about 7-8 years.
Within the last year or so, I noticed something different happening. It's almost like a numbness throughout the body, a mix of a tingling feeling and tiny needles all over. I would get this weird taste in my mouth, and would sometimes feel light headed (no, I am not on drugs of any form). It's been a while since this last happened, so I can't remember most of the details.
Does anyone have any idea as to what this could possibly be, and what I should do about it.
2007-03-24 10:02:00 · 5 answers · asked by Kitty 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I used to have what is called Petit Mal seizures where you just blank out for 15-30 seconds...all you have to do is go to the doctor and get an EEG to figure if that's what it is...it sounds like you used to have Petit Mal but unless it has progressed you might be having a form of the Petit Mal seizures now..either way get it checked out
2007-03-24 13:02:05 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does sound as though you are probably having what's called temporal lobe seizures. The part you are describing is called an "aura." Only a medical doctor using a machine called an electroencepholgraph can diagnose you for sure. The burning question is, can you live with it? It is in your best interests to not be diagnosed with a seizure disorder (even if it's true). You cannot trust doctors in this matter because they are required by law to report you to the department of motor vehicles, who will immediately suspend your driver's license. You will lose your job. You will lose your house. You will lose your family. There is no appeal.
If you absolutely must find out if you have this most common form of epilepsy I suggest you select a neurologist in a distant town, pay for the visit in cash, and do not reveal your true name and address when you fill out the questionaire in his office. That's right, I'm suggesting that you lie about your identity, if you absolutely must see a doctor. After he tells you you're an epileptic you must never go back to that doctor again because the police will be looking for the owner of the false identity you gave him.
Did you know marijuana was commonly used to treat seizure disorders before 1937? That's right, cannabis was pretty much the only effective treatment option available until phenobarbital and dilantin were invented. This means that you can self-medicate if you need to and still have a pretty normal life. Don't get me wrong. Modern pharmaceuticals work much better than pot, especially in stubborn cases of gran mal seizures. Nevertheless, the legal ramifications arising from a formal diagnosis of any form of epilepsy will almost certainly ruin your life.
My advice: smoke a joint and forget about doctors......
2007-03-24 17:54:46 · answer #2 · answered by Diogenes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes some of what you mentioned are symptoms of a type of seizure.
Not all seizures are the grand mal, epileptic type. You actually may have a disorder similar to epilepsy.
Schedule an appt with your primary care doc. He can reccomend a good specialist for this as well as barraging you with tests
2007-03-24 17:10:43 · answer #3 · answered by flashpoint145 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be seeking medical advice from a doctor - not from random people around the world. Make an appointment with your doctor ASAP!
2007-03-24 17:12:01 · answer #4 · answered by Believe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a dr. And explain the black outs. Surprised your parents didn't notice it.
2007-03-24 17:10:07 · answer #5 · answered by littledueceb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋