Last year I had a convulsiotn tha lahstc severla hours, and afternwrlds I couldnt' rembmer things for three mohts and coudljtn drive for about two meonths.
It sthatrcd againg last night but I recognized it starting an d got help much sooner so it wasn't ans bad. Back to hte hopsotkdl and home. I;m a 90 wpklm typist and that;s how mi maket ym money. You ncah csse my tyoinge has been affected.
Doctors don't have a name fot t his but now that i 't shappend twice I'm wonderigh if therinse a name forit th y just son'te donke baout .
Hasn antoeib y hear ld of htis ha ppnening,? 'Whatkddw's it called and how do our prenvent it hapentning againt.
2007-09-02 17:34:29 · 11 answers · asked by mrscjr 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Sorry about the terrible typing. No, not the brown bottle flu. Slurred speech and uncoordination caused by ativan taken to try and get the convulsions under control; that's what they gave me last year when it happened.
After last year's I saw a neuro and had an EEG and an MRI, both came back clean. Saw a specialized psychologist for cognitive testing, no mental functions seemed to be affected although my reflexes were a little slow.
Last time it caused severe memory loss; conversations, events, even whole days are just gone. I'm hoping since I recognized this one when it started and got some ativan right away, (then they gave me more in the hospital) it kept it from getting severe enough to scramble my brain.
By the way that would be a sick thing to joke about, sorry that's the impression you got - definitely no joke.
2007-09-02 17:55:48 · update #1
jmb, thank you for your input. Both times it started when I was in bed about to fall asleep. It starts out feeling like my RLS med isn't keeping up, then starts the twitching, and then bouncing - then it moves up my torso and into my arms and head. It's not a seizure, as I'm lucid the whole time (except last year's; if I was lucid I don't remember - all I remember from last year's was the shaking and my husband getting me into the van, then fast-forward to getting into the hospital, and nothing else for a few days.
I would think an intercranial cyst would have shown up on the MRI - and cause problems on more of an ongoing basis than once a year. (Last one was late June '06).
Again, though, thank you for your comprehensive answer.
2007-09-02 18:02:19 · update #2
I have seen a neurologist, taken several tests. Epilepsy and stroke have been ruled out as possibilities.
2007-09-02 19:31:27 · update #3
a convulsion/seizure .....it seems like because of the long duration of the convulsion, it affected nervous system tissue, and brain.....over time it may reverse, but again it may not. On the most basic level, it is possibly from decreased level of oxygen being delivered to your Central Nervous system during the convulsions., but there may be other reasons also....and likely if the convulsion was prolonged. You need an Electro encephalogram EEG test, to help determine potential causes, blood work and then be treated by a doctor that can place you on anti seizure meds to prevent these events from recurring. If you feel like you are going to have another..convulsion.......any unusual sensation- lights, sensations whatever.....call 911 so they can get to you if a long convulsion occurs again. Paramedics can stop your seizure. I hope you do well.
2007-09-02 17:48:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Now, I'll preface this by saying I'm not a doctor yet...so if one gets on here and says something completely different, GO WITH HIM.
I have two theories here....one more farfetched than the other.
The first is that in your initial attack, you had a seizure and in the process of dropping to the ground (or shower, or whatever) you hit your head causing a concussion, thereby causing your temporary amnesia, motor problems, (and more obviously, your typing difficulties) The reason why you got help sooner during the second episode was because you experienced something called an 'aura' which is a signal flare that your brain sends off when an siezure is about to happen. Now, if you're saying to yourself that you're not epeleptic (sic), it's okay...there are other triggers in the brain that can cause you to seize, even enough for your brain to send of an 'aural' signal...which leads me to number two:
It is a remote possibility that you may have an intercranial cyst...now, this is where it gets a little farfetched, and forgive me ahead of time if you look at this and scoff. An intercranial cyst wouldn't always show up on an initial CT scan...it is possible that the cyst as it is growing in size is putting pressure on the brain causing it to seize, much as a bleed or tumor might. My guess is though that your Neurologists have ruled out a bleed or tumor from when you entered hospital the first round.
Like I say, this is just deductive reasoning, but I'd go see your Neurologist and ask him to test you for something that might cause you to seize, not necessarily eppilepsy.
2007-09-02 17:57:32 · answer #2 · answered by jmb 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you had a convulsion that lasted several hours then it probably caused severe brain damage. But never heard of someone having one several hours, that generally would kill someone. You need to have EEG and MRI most likely. May have had a stroke. You need to see a specialist like a neurologist.
2007-09-02 17:41:49 · answer #3 · answered by wtptoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember that 50% of all doctors graduated in the bottom half of their class. That's what second opinions are for. I'm not going to prertend to render a diagnosis, but if your speech is as slurred as your typing, I'd say it looks like a bad case of brown bottle flu.
2007-09-02 17:42:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh no! I have never heard of this before...other than when my sister had a stroke! She had frequent episodes that you discussed with us, Have they checked to see if this may be the case?
My goodness, I cannot really help you here but, I wish I could! I will be praying that God will guide you to the right physician who can help you. I wish you the very best!
2007-09-02 19:16:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recommend you get a second and even a third opinion if necessary. Find a specialist (Neurologist) and do not rely on a general practitioner to diagnose your symptoms. God Bless You.
2007-09-03 01:32:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My best guess is a stroke. Agree with other post - see a neurologist - like tonight.
2007-09-02 17:43:10 · answer #7 · answered by cowboy in scrubs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow, i could actually read taht...
You should have someone else take you to a hospital. Now.
2007-09-02 17:43:08 · answer #8 · answered by mr_pokealot 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yuo shuodlnt' paly joaks un hrer.
2007-09-02 17:42:00 · answer #9 · answered by Max 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would try a mental health specialist, if I were you.
2007-09-02 17:42:16 · answer #10 · answered by James Watkin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋