2007-11-25 09:32:01 · 17 answers · asked by roxie3985 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Well my boyfriend is epileptic and just make sure there are no tables by your bed or your bed is not very high off of the ground. Just take your medication beacause my boiyfriend doesn't and it just make matters worse. Also make sure you do get a good nights sleep, sleep depriving yourself just makes it worse. I hope it helps.
2007-11-25 09:36:40 · answer #1 · answered by ஐLove Heatherஐ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have epilepsy - and I have never had one while sleeping. I have tonic clonic (grand mals) and simple partials (where I zone out at something and I'm suddenly not all there. Have they diagnosed you with epilepsy or a seizure disorder? Have they put you on meds? I take Lamictal and Clonopin. What happens when you seize when you sleep- are you aware of it when it's happening? See a GOOD neurologist. Good luck to you. Having a seizure is very frightening and NO fun. If your doc hasn't put you on meds, which I think you should be on- something, I would try your best to relax before you go to sleep and do not drink alcohol.
2007-11-25 09:39:31 · answer #2 · answered by PURR GIRL TORI 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is what they told me, too. i don't like meds. took something for awhile but decided to quit. after a few weeks, i did indeed have a severe seizure and really chew up my tongue. probably needed stitches but doctor was annoyey with me and would not even look.
the meds, by the way, made me even more stupid than i am and i really hate that. i also hate doctors with their expensive wonder cures that my ancestors lacked for a few thousand years. i am very, very suspicious of doctors. you should make a big effort to get smart on anything they want you to purchase. they are not all people think. they have done great harm to me and family over the years.
there are situation when you must seek their help but take an extremely conservative view. they are not all they think they are, either.
it is a business and never forget it. they have the same goals as the managers of walmart or general electric.
2007-11-25 09:43:00 · answer #3 · answered by JIM 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take your medication always.....
If you have grandmal seizures in your sleep, get a baby monitor for your room. Put the reciever in a room were someone else sleeps. Also keep large bulky objects away from the bed so you can't pull them down on you.
2007-11-25 09:49:00 · answer #4 · answered by Sunshine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I trust that you mean you have peti mal, My daughters have peti mal but only when they are are awake never in their sleep , they both take medication and there is not any problem, They have an excellent consultant neurologist who is based at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow Essex.
If I can be of further help add a reply to your question
2007-11-25 09:38:51 · answer #5 · answered by john h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can you be more specific? there are many, many seizure disorders. if you state specifically which one you were diagnosed with, you might find a friend who is in the same situation. I have partial complex seizures, but they are kept fully controlled under medication.
2007-11-25 09:35:58 · answer #6 · answered by Esther D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.healthline.com/hgy-transcripts/epilepsy-and-sleep
Summary
Not all epileptic seizures are noticeable. For some, they can occur while a person is asleep, making epilepsy hard to recognize and also more severe. Learn how to break out of this vicious cycle.
I found this site. Hope it helps
2007-11-25 09:40:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your sleeping? Could you email me and explain the details of what happens when you have these seizures, cheers.
2007-11-25 09:35:25 · answer #8 · answered by quob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have seizures to try not to worry i know it hard not to. I'm making the most of my life just because have seizures u don't have to stop doing the thing u love. it used to affect me when sleep it don't now. used come around go back into me. fine myself on the floor. so don't worry. if you ever want to ask anything you are welcome. i have nead. if you ever need chat I'm always around. love soph xxx
2007-11-25 09:40:20 · answer #9 · answered by soph 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OH no! I am so sorry. That is serious I suggest that you ask a doctor. I know that most people sould say just not to sleep but everyone needs sleep to stay healthy. Ask a doctor. Please. You seem so nice I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to you. Remember more than likely you will be ok.
GOOD LUCK YOU CAN GET THROUGHT THIS!!
GET WELL SOON! :) :)
2007-11-25 09:37:17 · answer #10 · answered by GirlsRULE!! 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋