“how to deal with Seizures? ”
Hello
So I have an autistic sister who is 13 years old, and she still can't talk. For years she has been going a Developmental Pediatrician and a neurologist, and her neurologist have been given her medicine, and lately she stopped taking them because my mother was scared that the medicines will affect her health negatively.
Six days ago when we were sitting together, I heard a weird noise and when I looked at her she was leaning forward and her hands were opened. Once we moved her she fell down the floor, she shook a little and then lost consciousness. After that they took her to the hospital and the same thing happened again two times and it was even more intense, she puked and peed herself and nurses said that her blood sugar was low.
After two days in the hospital we took her to her neurologist, and he was really upset over the fact that she stopped taking the medicine that he was giving her and he gave her Antiepileptic drug that should be taken for a month. In December we're supposed to take her to the doctor again and he will see if anything have changed.
Now I'm here to ask for advice, cause this's the first time this happened to her and we're a bit confused. I want to know if we're in the right path, what needs to be done , and what precautions we should take in case this happened again?
Thank you in advance.
So I have an autistic sister who is 13 years old, and she still can't talk. For years she has been going a Developmental Pediatrician and a neurologist, and her neurologist have been given her medicine, and lately she stopped taking them because my mother was scared that the medicines will affect her health negatively.
Six days ago when we were sitting together, I heard a weird noise and when I looked at her she was leaning forward and her hands were opened. Once we moved her she fell down the floor, she shook a little and then lost consciousness. After that they took her to the hospital and the same thing happened again two times and it was even more intense, she puked and peed herself and nurses said that her blood sugar was low.
After two days in the hospital we took her to her neurologist, and he was really upset over the fact that she stopped taking the medicine that he was giving her and he gave her Antiepileptic drug that should be taken for a month. In December we're supposed to take her to the doctor again and he will see if anything have changed.
Now I'm here to ask for advice, cause this's the first time this happened to her and we're a bit confused. I want to know if we're in the right path, what needs to be done , and what precautions we should take in case this happened again?
Thank you in advance.
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1 Answer
Neurologist(Pediatric)
I’m sorry to hear about your sister’s situation. It sounds like she had seizures, which are more common in autistic people. Seizures can be triggered by various factors, such as stress, illness, lack of sleep, or medication changes. The best advice I can give you is to follow your neurologist’s recommendations and keep track of your sister’s seizures, such as when they happen, how long they last, and what symptoms she has. This can help the doctor adjust the treatment and prevent future seizures. You should also learn how to recognize and respond to different types of seizures, and what to do in case of an emergency. You can find more information and support from these resources:
Autism and Epilepsy: What You Need to Know If They Occur Together
Autism and Epilepsy: What’s the Connection?
Epilepsy and autism
Epilepsy and Autism: Is There a Relationship?
Autism, Seizures, and Epilepsy: Is There a Link?
Autism and Epilepsy: What You Need to Know If They Occur Together
Autism and Epilepsy: What’s the Connection?
Epilepsy and autism
Epilepsy and Autism: Is There a Relationship?
Autism, Seizures, and Epilepsy: Is There a Link?
