And you only have to see it happen once to know that you never want your pet to have to go through that again. has never had a seizure before; might have ingested any poisons, medicines, etc. Not everyone who has one seizure will have another one, and because a seizure can be an isolated incident, your doctor may not decide to start treatment until you've had more than one. But someone who has recurrent seizures may need treatment with daily anti-seizure medications to control and prevent future grand mal seizures. Read more about types of seizures and what they look like. Never grab hold of someone who is having a seizure! When a dog experiences cluster seizures, he will usually have one, seem to recover, and then have another a few hours later. Many people who have a grand mal seizure never have another one and don't need treatment. Keep a seizure diary. Focal seizures take place when abnormal electrical brain function occurs in one or more areas of one side of the brain. Write down the dates of your seizures, where you were, and what you were doing. Dr Andrew Wilner discusses the current environment of motor vehicle restrictions for people with epilepsy and a new study providing insight on accident risk in individuals with a first-ever seizure. He said partiel lobe seizures tend to have seizures develope in other parts of brain and he worries if I had two seizures in 2 different parts of my brain at same time, it would kill me. Last Sunday I had a seizure again. Many times, though, the cause of a seizure is unknown. However, the dog never fully recovers from the first seizure before the second strikes. I believe I have Nocturnal Seizure Disorder and I used to take Dilantin 100 mg 2xaday, then it was changed to Phenytoin 100 mg 2xaday. Only call 911 if one or more of these are true: The person has never had a seizure before. Never breed dogs that have seizures in their lines. Doctors have only told me I have a seizure disorder and they never told me what is causing my seizures or what kind or type they are. The most common aura involves feelings, such as deja vu, impending doom, fear, or euphoria. I can’t imagine how scary it must be and although I’d try to stay calm, I doubt that I would. For instance, if you're a young person who stayed up all night partying and have never had a seizure before this incident, "we might say, 'Just don't do that again,'" says Kesari. 1 decade ago. It was like watching Gumby have a seizure!
-Mercedes Anonymous noreply@blogger.com tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303232661644308222.post-6776891252592325920 2009-08-24T16:06:53.276-04:00 2009-08-24T16:06:53.276-04:00 When people hear the word seizure, they usually imagine someone who has collapsed and is in the throes of painful convulsions.While it's true that some having a seizure will have this experience, that's not always the case. Possible triggers include illness, lack of sleep, hormonal changes, alcohol, drugs, lights, and stress. ☺ Generalized seizures affect both sides of the brain. She has Tuberous Sclerosis so seizures have been impossible to control...probably lennox-gastaux. Focal seizures affect just one area of the brain. My neuro said my seizures are in left partiel lobe and that I will never be able to go off seizure meds. Fell down and hit my head again too. Seizures and epilepsy are more common in infants and children than any other age group.However, children who have epilepsy often stop having seizures by the time they reach adulthood. Can dogs just have 1 or 2 seizure and never have them again. If your child has previously had seizures, call 911 if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or is for some reason very alarming to you and you're worried for your child's safety. I have a security camera I put in my kitchen facing the pet food dispenser so, if I get hospitalized again, I can see my cat. This time, its on video. Seizures are more common than you might think. Don't leave someone who's had a seizure alone. This is more common with a complex focal seizure. The seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes. Unfortunately, once a child or baby has had a seizure, they have shown they have a pre-disposition and thereofore are likely to have further seizures if they experience a raised temperature again, you should be very aware if they become ill again and trying and prevent their temperature from rising as far as possible. Overview. A person with epilepsy can have more than one kind of seizure. In any case, I had done worse in the past and didn't have issues. Thanks!!! The optimal goal in seizure treatment is to find the best possible therapy to stop seizures, with the fewest side effects. I'm glad Ashlyn is okay now. But, that can be common after having a seizure, since you’re body is in distress. An individual may experience a single seizure in his lifetime or have them chronically. And 100% of the dogs born to two epileptic parents were also epileptic. These seizures are also called partial seizures. Also, we found that after many more seizures, she had certain things that were “triggers” – making her more likely to have the seizures. 2 days ago, I had a grand mal seizure after taking just 250mg of Tramadol, 4 hours after having Kratom (Had done this combo many times, sometimes popping 450mg of Tramadol + Kratom at once). In terms of time from arrival at the hospital to seizure cessation, intramuscular midazolam was again the best (3.8 minutes), and was superior to both IV diazepam and IN midazolam by about 2 minutes. Ever. This can help you find your triggers and avoid them. They're involuntary movements of the body and can be caused by many medical conditions such as epilepsy, low blood sugar, fever, and head trauma. The more seizures a dog has, the more likely there is to be damage among the neurons in the brain, and the more likely the animal is to seize again. For milder seizures, like a bit of staring or shaking arms or legs, guide the person away from hazards, including traffic, stairs, and water. 9 Answers. : A few hours later, he began thrashing about in a seizure so violent that he dislocated his shoulder. Favorite Answer. This can continue on and on until the dog is in critical condition. The best thing to do is to assess the situation, make sure the person won't injure themselves, and, if it's a small seizure where the person is still conscious, just let it happen." The first one, she again had a very slight fever when the paramedics arrived. The previous day I took the same amount. Before a focal seizure, you may have an aura, or signs that a seizure is about to occur. : Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure. WASHINGTON — One out of 10 people will experience a seizure at some point in life, but most will never have second episode, so it's hard to say which patients should start taking medication. Thank you for all of the information so I will be better equipped should it ever happen. On that camera I can see myself standing in front of the stove eating dinner. As we can see, seizures can be a terrifying thing. Any info would be great!!! How very scary. Dog Seizure Symptoms. How long and serious they are can vary. : Cadmium plating or the use of anti-galling paints are effective in preventing seizure of bolt threads. Relevance. The person is hurt during the seizure. She had more seizures. They should not have any food or drink until they have fully recovered. Tracy,
I can't imagine how scared you must have been!! This is partially because intramuscular midazolam is the fastest to draw up and give (0.8 minutes as compared to 1.2 minutes when used intranasally). Seizures usually come on suddenly. Include how you felt before and after the seizure. A seizure can happen to you just once, or over and over. Call 999 and ask for an ambulance if: it's the first time someone has had a seizure; the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes; the person does not regain full consciousness, or has several seizures … I would not be so lucky. The second lesson I learned that night: Sometimes, seizures are “Much Ado About Nothing.” Since my first experience with seizures, I’ve heard about dogs that have one or two seizures, then never have one again. I have seizures, and often times others will try to grab hold of me during a seizure, thinking that they are helping. Answer Save. Hi Drewbaby, Yes, dogs can have sporadic seizures and it's definitely possible that what you witnessed was a seizure. Seizures can happen after a stroke, a closed head injury, an infection such as meningitis or another illness. And although we know a lot about seizures today, there's still so much more for scientists to learn. I have never seen a dog have a seizure and hope that never changes. Seizures do not usually require emergency medical attention. For both dogs and their owners. Jayson DeMers. Some symptoms of a temporal lobe seizure may be related to these functions, including having odd feelings — such as euphoria, deja vu or fear. Convulsions are different from seizures. Scientific test breeding of epileptic dogs was done, and it showed that 38% of dogs born to one epileptic parent also had the condition. Her body is tolerating the felbatol well, and since she's tried 13 meds with no success (except vigabatrin which stopped her infantile spasms), the felbatol is really the last one we have to choose from. The person has another seizure soon after the first one. Temporal lobe seizures begin in the temporal lobes of your brain, which process emotions and are important for short-term memory. Signs of an impending seizure may include a period of warning, an altered mental state where the animal will experience what is called an aura or focal onset. But a raid of her house and seizure of her property is the mark of an out of control incipient police state. This condition is called epilepsy. I had never heard of those before until then. My sister's son also had a febrile seizure at around 2 years old. When to call an ambulance. The person has trouble breathing or waking after the seizure. In the state of Pennsylvania, drivers who are epileptic or have recently had a seizure are subject to specific laws aimed at keeping everyone on the road safe while preserving the dignity and independence of the driver.
-Mercedes Anonymous noreply@blogger.com tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2303232661644308222.post-6776891252592325920 2009-08-24T16:06:53.276-04:00 2009-08-24T16:06:53.276-04:00 When people hear the word seizure, they usually imagine someone who has collapsed and is in the throes of painful convulsions.While it's true that some having a seizure will have this experience, that's not always the case. Possible triggers include illness, lack of sleep, hormonal changes, alcohol, drugs, lights, and stress. ☺ Generalized seizures affect both sides of the brain. She has Tuberous Sclerosis so seizures have been impossible to control...probably lennox-gastaux. Focal seizures affect just one area of the brain. My neuro said my seizures are in left partiel lobe and that I will never be able to go off seizure meds. Fell down and hit my head again too. Seizures and epilepsy are more common in infants and children than any other age group.However, children who have epilepsy often stop having seizures by the time they reach adulthood. Can dogs just have 1 or 2 seizure and never have them again. If your child has previously had seizures, call 911 if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes or is for some reason very alarming to you and you're worried for your child's safety. I have a security camera I put in my kitchen facing the pet food dispenser so, if I get hospitalized again, I can see my cat. This time, its on video. Seizures are more common than you might think. Don't leave someone who's had a seizure alone. This is more common with a complex focal seizure. The seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes. Unfortunately, once a child or baby has had a seizure, they have shown they have a pre-disposition and thereofore are likely to have further seizures if they experience a raised temperature again, you should be very aware if they become ill again and trying and prevent their temperature from rising as far as possible. Overview. A person with epilepsy can have more than one kind of seizure. In any case, I had done worse in the past and didn't have issues. Thanks!!! The optimal goal in seizure treatment is to find the best possible therapy to stop seizures, with the fewest side effects. I'm glad Ashlyn is okay now. But, that can be common after having a seizure, since you’re body is in distress. An individual may experience a single seizure in his lifetime or have them chronically. And 100% of the dogs born to two epileptic parents were also epileptic. These seizures are also called partial seizures. Also, we found that after many more seizures, she had certain things that were “triggers” – making her more likely to have the seizures. 2 days ago, I had a grand mal seizure after taking just 250mg of Tramadol, 4 hours after having Kratom (Had done this combo many times, sometimes popping 450mg of Tramadol + Kratom at once). In terms of time from arrival at the hospital to seizure cessation, intramuscular midazolam was again the best (3.8 minutes), and was superior to both IV diazepam and IN midazolam by about 2 minutes. Ever. This can help you find your triggers and avoid them. They're involuntary movements of the body and can be caused by many medical conditions such as epilepsy, low blood sugar, fever, and head trauma. The more seizures a dog has, the more likely there is to be damage among the neurons in the brain, and the more likely the animal is to seize again. For milder seizures, like a bit of staring or shaking arms or legs, guide the person away from hazards, including traffic, stairs, and water. 9 Answers. : A few hours later, he began thrashing about in a seizure so violent that he dislocated his shoulder. Favorite Answer. This can continue on and on until the dog is in critical condition. The best thing to do is to assess the situation, make sure the person won't injure themselves, and, if it's a small seizure where the person is still conscious, just let it happen." The first one, she again had a very slight fever when the paramedics arrived. The previous day I took the same amount. Before a focal seizure, you may have an aura, or signs that a seizure is about to occur. : Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure. WASHINGTON — One out of 10 people will experience a seizure at some point in life, but most will never have second episode, so it's hard to say which patients should start taking medication. Thank you for all of the information so I will be better equipped should it ever happen. On that camera I can see myself standing in front of the stove eating dinner. As we can see, seizures can be a terrifying thing. Any info would be great!!! How very scary. Dog Seizure Symptoms. How long and serious they are can vary. : Cadmium plating or the use of anti-galling paints are effective in preventing seizure of bolt threads. Relevance. The person is hurt during the seizure. She had more seizures. They should not have any food or drink until they have fully recovered. Tracy,
I can't imagine how scared you must have been!! This is partially because intramuscular midazolam is the fastest to draw up and give (0.8 minutes as compared to 1.2 minutes when used intranasally). Seizures usually come on suddenly. Include how you felt before and after the seizure. A seizure can happen to you just once, or over and over. Call 999 and ask for an ambulance if: it's the first time someone has had a seizure; the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes; the person does not regain full consciousness, or has several seizures … I would not be so lucky. The second lesson I learned that night: Sometimes, seizures are “Much Ado About Nothing.” Since my first experience with seizures, I’ve heard about dogs that have one or two seizures, then never have one again. I have seizures, and often times others will try to grab hold of me during a seizure, thinking that they are helping. Answer Save. Hi Drewbaby, Yes, dogs can have sporadic seizures and it's definitely possible that what you witnessed was a seizure. Seizures can happen after a stroke, a closed head injury, an infection such as meningitis or another illness. And although we know a lot about seizures today, there's still so much more for scientists to learn. I have never seen a dog have a seizure and hope that never changes. Seizures do not usually require emergency medical attention. For both dogs and their owners. Jayson DeMers. Some symptoms of a temporal lobe seizure may be related to these functions, including having odd feelings — such as euphoria, deja vu or fear. Convulsions are different from seizures. Scientific test breeding of epileptic dogs was done, and it showed that 38% of dogs born to one epileptic parent also had the condition. Her body is tolerating the felbatol well, and since she's tried 13 meds with no success (except vigabatrin which stopped her infantile spasms), the felbatol is really the last one we have to choose from. The person has another seizure soon after the first one. Temporal lobe seizures begin in the temporal lobes of your brain, which process emotions and are important for short-term memory. Signs of an impending seizure may include a period of warning, an altered mental state where the animal will experience what is called an aura or focal onset. But a raid of her house and seizure of her property is the mark of an out of control incipient police state. This condition is called epilepsy. I had never heard of those before until then. My sister's son also had a febrile seizure at around 2 years old. When to call an ambulance. The person has trouble breathing or waking after the seizure. In the state of Pennsylvania, drivers who are epileptic or have recently had a seizure are subject to specific laws aimed at keeping everyone on the road safe while preserving the dignity and independence of the driver.