Hi Madamzee. I realize your posts are a couple of months old now, but I just read them and wanted to let you know that yes, someone else has had a similar experience. My wife has had epilepsy since...
lol... ok. I guess keeping eyes on your ads here is more important than the contributions I have to offer. I'll spend my time elsewhere. Peace....
Non-epileptic seizures ...
Sounds like you are describing atonic "drop attack" seizures. But it could also be narcolepsy. I'm glad that tests are going to be done to find out for sure. I've always heard of catamenial epilepsy...
Hi Kim, IIRC, auras are seizures. Sorry I don't have any experience with VNS or auras. ...
Beth, when you requested they turn the lights up, did you mention that there was a medical need for it (ie. that the girls were susceptable to seizures)? It's not clear from your post if the...
[quote="Gnome"] ... Does anyone else have any suggestions, (other than the fat diet, or Atkins) such as herbal remedies with which I might find some relief? Hi Gnome, welcome to the forums. I don't...
If you get an EEG or VEEG done that shows seizure activity when you lose your train of thought, you will know for sure. If I was unsure what a doctor was telling me, I'd ask them for a clarification....
I found some interesting reading on the subject of emotional trauma stored in the body . Perhaps there is a connection?...
I missed the broadcast as well and would be interested in feedback from anyone that watched it....
Hi Tracy, it's nice to 'meet' you....
YES. High stress and/or extreme emotions trigger myoclonic jerks in my wife without doubt. They are not normal spasms....
I'm not an expert on this subject, but from what I've read, when someone wants to quit taking meds, it's best to slowly reduce the dosage instead of stopping cold turkey. It gives the body a chance...
Caroleena, I just read your first post more carefully - I had responded above mainly to your last post. We live in Friendswood. The world is a small place......
Hi Caroleena, if your co-workers are laughing at you, that is truly sad. IMO, people tend to ridicule odd behavior. IMO, their laughing would likely stop if you allowed them an understanding. In this...