Partial seizures
 

My name is Kay, I am 47. I have been diagnosed with partial seizures which just started one day about 2.5 years ago. I have had many spells since, sometimes 10 or more in a day lasting 30 seconds to 1 minute. Sometimes I only get one in a day, sometime I get them for 1-3 days and sometimes I may go 6 weeks or so without having any. There is no pattern.
Starting with deja-vu, then tingling sensations, confusion, unable to understand language. My drivers license has been taken away until they get them under control with medication.
I hope to find out as much as I can from anyone that can help.
Thank you

Kay

Hello Kay!
 

Welcome to NT! :hug:

You've come to a very caring and understanding place!
I'm sorry about these seizures you are having.

Our Epilepsy forum has alot of information that may be of help. Here's the link that'll take you there...

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...aysprune=&f=11

I hope you will begin to get some answers very soon!

Make yourself right at home and just holler if you need help in finding your way around the forums!

Caring,
Rae
:grouphug:

Great to meet you!!
 

Kay,

:Wave-Hello: It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

I see that Rae has given you the forum for the epilepsy topic. I myself have epilepsy and you will find a great number of fellow friends there to help you out.

You should see an Epileptologist (Dr. specializing in epilepys) at an Epilepsy Center which are usually at University or big hospitals. In 2009 I saw one, ending up with brain surgery, since then I have not had another one. Your need to cut out the carbs and starch foods because they will trigger seizures. Start keeping track of your seizures by writing them down on a calendar, by doing this the Dr. may see a pattern in your seizures. Get yourself on vitamin B12 500 mcg. once a day. Also avoid very bright light, like at a theater, the flashing can bring on a seizure. Just close you eyes and turn your head at that time.

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you. :smileypray:

:hug:

:Wave-Hello: It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

I see that Rae has given you the forum for the epilepsy topic. I myself have epilepsy and you will find a great number of fellow friends there to help you out.

You should see an Epileptologist (Dr. specializing in epilepys) at an Epilepsy Center which are usually at University or big hospitals. In 2009 I saw one, ending up with brain surgery, since then I have not had another one. Your need to cut out the carbs and starch foods because they will trigger seizures. Start keeping track of your seizures by writing them down on a calendar, by doing this the Dr. may see a pattern in your seizures. Get yourself on vitamin B12 500 mcg. once a day. Also avoid very bright light, like at a theater, the flashing can bring on a seizure. Just close you eyes and turn your head at that time.

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.



Thank you, I have seen a neurologist a few times, had an MRI and an EEG and a sleep deprived EEG. The flashing lights do not effect me at all. I have kept track of every seizure i have had as well as an other things that may be helpful. I do eat quite healthy but will cut back more on carbs etc.
I will try the B12, I have never heard of that. I did ask my neurologist about diet and vitamins and he said not to bother but it is worth a try.

Kay