Sudden increase in seizures?!


Question: Sudden increase in seizures!?
hey, am epileptic, usually have one grand mal seizure (the one where u are basically twitching with your whole body) every 1 - 2 weeks, but today have had 7, and a petit mal (where i am sorta just not in my head)!.
is there any reason why i would have sucsh a sudden increase in seizures!? or is today just a really crappy day!? before i was properly diagnosed, i would have maybe 2-3 a day, but that was ages ago!.
anyone!? help!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
honey, you need to go see the doctor and talk to him about your meds!.
hey i got a good epileptic joke for you: what do you do when an epileptic has a seizure in the bath!? throw in the washing!
well, if you cant laugh at yourself everyone else will!.
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Are you taking your medication as prescribed!? Have you been drinking alcohol a lot lately!? Have you been taking any new medications or drugs!?

I work in an emergency room and the number 1 reason I see this is due to alcohol!. I have also seen patients take a new medication that overrides their seizure meds--an oversight by their primary physicians!.

You really need to get into your doctor as soon as possible!. If not, then a walk-in clinic or an emergency room!. As I'm sure you know, prolonged seizure activity can cause physical and neurological damage!. None of us can diagnose you over the Internet--please get seen!

Good luck and good health!Www@Answer-Health@Com

there are multiple reasons for sudden increase in number of seziures
1!. medicine blood level is not enough
2!. missed seziure dose
3!.electrolyte disturbance
4!.progression of disease
5!.hypoglycemia
6!.may need other medicine to control
best advice is talk to your physician because I think its important change need to find out a reason!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

I would recommend calling your doctor!.

Your seizure control is poor regularly!. Seven t!.c!.'s in one day is not good at all and is concerning!. Illness can break seizure threshold, inadequate sleep, low (or high) medication levels, you may need a secondary medication or try a different medication to gain more control!. These are all very common reasons for sudden increases in seizures!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

There could be a number of environments that could be raising the seizures!.

1) Heat or cold extremes
2) Humidity
3) Light changes
4) Imbalances within the bodyWww@Answer-Health@Com





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