Thread: Anyone with Visual Seizures?
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Old 03-06-2013, 03:32 PM
SmilinEyesMs305 SmilinEyesMs305 is offline
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Default Anyone with Visual Seizures?
I had a round of testing today with a neuro-opthamalogst. My previous provider does not accept MA, so I had to switch. When I saw my old provider 6 months after my injury, they prescribed glasses (I've never needed them before) and vision therapy. After 10 weeks of therapy, I hit my 1 year anniversary, and he felt I wouldn't benefit from more therapy.

This semseter, I am having to do lots of computer work and reading. I had a flare in symptoms, so my rehab doc wanted my vision re-evaluated. Based on some testing and my description of whats going on, the new neuro-opth. wants me to get an EEG, as she thinks I'm having infrequent visual seizures.

This happens maybe once a month? So the EEG might not show anything.

But I guess what I'm asking is, does anyone else have these? What does it feel like for you? Are you on meds for it? I just never realized this could be what's going on, so I'm trying to get info from someone else who has a brain injury on top of it to learn more about them.

You replies are appreciated
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What Happened: On 3/8/11 I was stopped waiting to merge into traffic when I was rear ended by someone doing 45 mph. I walked away from the accident, to fall into the pit of PCS 5 days later... (I have had 2 previous concussions, but neither developed into PCS.)

Symptoms 3 Years Post: Physical: migraines, infrequent vertigo, neck and back pain (from accident), tinnitus, visual field deficits in left eye, problematic light sensitivity, (including visual seizure activity), noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, semi-frequent disrupted sleep cycles,
Cognitive: semi-frequent Brain fog after cognitive strain, limited bouts of impulsivity, unable to concentrate for more than short periods of time without fatigue, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory;
Emotional: easily overstimulated, depression, anxiety;
Treatment so far: Vestibular therapy; Physical Therapy; Vision Therapy; Vitamin Schedule; Limited caffeine; Medications; attempting to limit stress and overstimulation; Yoga; Cognitive Therapy
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