“Neurology”
I've been having seizures for over 5 years. I've had two TBI that healed themselves. This last week my seizures have gotten worse and I have now been experiencing paralysis after every seizure. The first time it happened it lasted 30min. The last time the paralysis happened which was last night it lasted 3 hours. It's extremely painful and I can barely move. I have a Neurologist but they have not yet found a cause for my seizures. The test they are trying to provide is booked until next March. I need help because I'm in extreme pain and it is debilitating
Female | 23 years old
Complaint duration: 1 week
Conditions: Seizures, Tourette Syndrome, and Tremors
2 Answers
You need to call your Neurologist and have them see you ASAP. If they cannot, then you need to get another neurologist that will do so. You need to get those seizures under control. Good luck. Dr. F. Sent from the all new AOL app for Android
Hello. I am sorry to know about your condition and pain. Seizures can have various underlying causes, and it’s often essential to work closely with your neurologist to determine the specific cause in your case. Some potential factors to consider include:
1. Epilepsy: This is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. It can have various causes and may require ongoing treatment.
2. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): While you mentioned your TBIs healed, they could still have long-term effects on brain function, potentially contributing to seizures.
3. Infections: Certain infections, such as encephalitis or meningitis, can lead to seizures.
4. Brain Abnormalities: Structural abnormalities in the brain, such as tumors or vascular malformations, can trigger seizures.
5. Metabolic Disorders: Some metabolic conditions can affect brain function and lead to seizures.
6. Medications or Withdrawal: Some medications or withdrawal from certain substances can trigger seizures.
7. Stress and Sleep Deprivation: These factors can sometimes provoke seizures in individuals with epilepsy.
Since your seizures have worsened and you’re experiencing paralysis after them, it’s crucial to work closely with your neurologist to investigate potential causes further. Additional tests, such as EEGs, MRI scans, or blood tests, may be necessary to determine the underlying issue and guide treatment options. Don’t hesitate to seek a second opinion if you feel your current diagnosis and treatment plan aren’t providing answers or relief. Your neurologist can help you navigate this process. Good luck.
1. Epilepsy: This is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. It can have various causes and may require ongoing treatment.
2. Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): While you mentioned your TBIs healed, they could still have long-term effects on brain function, potentially contributing to seizures.
3. Infections: Certain infections, such as encephalitis or meningitis, can lead to seizures.
4. Brain Abnormalities: Structural abnormalities in the brain, such as tumors or vascular malformations, can trigger seizures.
5. Metabolic Disorders: Some metabolic conditions can affect brain function and lead to seizures.
6. Medications or Withdrawal: Some medications or withdrawal from certain substances can trigger seizures.
7. Stress and Sleep Deprivation: These factors can sometimes provoke seizures in individuals with epilepsy.
Since your seizures have worsened and you’re experiencing paralysis after them, it’s crucial to work closely with your neurologist to investigate potential causes further. Additional tests, such as EEGs, MRI scans, or blood tests, may be necessary to determine the underlying issue and guide treatment options. Don’t hesitate to seek a second opinion if you feel your current diagnosis and treatment plan aren’t providing answers or relief. Your neurologist can help you navigate this process. Good luck.
