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My Friend got Non epileptic seizures in 2017. Doctor asked her to take three years of medicine course. And he asked not to miss a single doze otherwise she'll have to repeat the whole course for three years again. My mistake she missed her doze for one time. So does she really have to repeat the whole course for three years ?

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If it is non epileptic seizures then need counseling and anxiolytic medication only. Non epileptic means not true seizures, they come by overthinking and anxiety. Even true seizures and missed dose wi ...  Read More

I had an epileptic seizure the before yesterday, i have not become normal since then. i feel like i will get another although i feel sleepy..what are some of the things i can do to prevent myself from getting seizures?

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Mam seizures /epilepsy problem can be permanently cured through homeopathic treatment Rapidly EFFECTIVELY and without any side effects ...  Read More

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My mother underwent cranioplasty surgery in September 2020 and cranioplasty surgery in March 2022. In August 2023, she started having epileptic seizures. Seizures were coming for 14 days. The seizures stopped after 14 days due to the pills. She has been seizure free since 3 months. Currently she is on tab 1.sodium volproate 1gm bd 2.tab oxcarbazepi

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Antiepileptic drugs are individualized for every patient If seizures are controlled with these tablet then it's ok All these medications have side effects Chances of increased sleepiness is there with ...  Read More

I have taken valparin crono 300 for four years for epilepsy. I am seizure free for more than 10 yrs. Now i don't take any epileptic medicines. But due to panic attack my doctor prescribes me seretronin (daxid 50) once a day. My question is may it cause my epileptic seizure again?

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Hi! The risk of seizure recurrence is slightly higher than the general population since you had a past history. With David 50 the risk in non epileptic patients is generally less than 5 percent. ...  Read More

I'm 18 and had 1st seizure on 15.7.15 and second in August 15.Then afterwards I haven't got any but recently one night I suddenly felt dizzy and felt like I this would a seizure .But this time it was different as I didn't loose my consciousness and not even fainted like before.I want to know whether it was a seizure or not?Whether this canbe cured

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The only sure way of knowing is by doing an EEG. ...  Read More

I got first seizure in 2015 July during my exams and second was in August 2015.Then afterwards I haven't got any but recently one night I suddenly felt dizzy and felt like I would get a seizure again.

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Get evaluated for seizure disorder. ...  Read More

I had a seizure, but MRI indicated no brain damage. EEG results showed abnormalities. I used to drink alcohol earlier and am abstaining from it currently. Doctor has prescribed to take levilex and mylin plus for years. Do I need to take the medication mandatorily? If so, why(as I had no brain damage)? Will the above medicines give me any long term

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HAI, AA EEG IS ABNORMAL ITIS EPILEPTIC SEIZURES, SO MANDATORY TO TAKE PRESCRIBED MEDICINE. WITH EACH ATTACK SOME AREAS OF BRAIN BECOMES LITHARGIC. MRI MAY NOT BE SHOWING. O.K, BYE. ...  Read More

When I was 17 year old, I was unconscious once (also when I was 11 years). When I gone through eeg test, Dr suggested some epileptic symptoms r thr but no medicine is required as he is too young. After that when I was 21, I used to feel lime my lips and eyes are fluctuating while reading without my control and sometimes feeling like falling (like

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Hi, it looks like generalized tonic clonic seizures(gtcs). It is also called grandmal seizures. caused by abnormal electrical activity throughout the brain. Most of the time gtcs seizure is caused by ...  Read More

Seizures (PNES). How long seizures we need to continue medicine? Twice seance less and body jerking.1st attack October2013 2nd attack November 2013

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Hello, I went through your query, Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures(PNES), also known as non-epilepticattack disorders (NEAD), are events resembling an epileptic seizure, but without the characterist ...  Read More

My son had his first non provoked seizure yesterday. My father had a seizure in childhood and later after 50. Will my son inherit this and have recurring seizures ? Or is there even a remote possibility of outgrowing the seizures without medications. Please answer. This incident is freaking me out.

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If it’s a febrile seizure, you can outgrow the seizure by controlling body temperature. However, no one can predict seizure recurrence. Having a good lifestyle will prevent further seizures. ...  Read More

On dec 4th we went to a temple, it was rainy and my 1 year 4months girl baby got wet and it was too chill. In the evening she got seizure which last for 1min,followed by seizure she was little dull for 15mins and later she was very active.we admitted her in the hospital and the temperature was normal no fever. At the time of admission her wbc coun

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Advice of treating doctor is correct. Use medication as advised as it is international protocol and if you’re in doubt take second opinion so that you’re convinced to continue for 2 years. ...  Read More

My father has been taking 4 syndopa 110 and 3 ropark 2 mg (per day) for tremors and slowness for last 8 years. Since last 6 months, we are noticing some non motor symptoms like hallucinations and delusion. And he fears alot and there is too much anger if we disagree with him. Are there any medicines which controls such non motor symptoms?

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He is showing signs of sundowning syndrome and psychosis. It's manageable by anti psychotic medication. ...  Read More

My baby girl one year 9 months old. Doctor told us to take genetic test for baby due to seizures pblm. The result was epileptic encephalopathy. Likely pathogenic. What does it mean. Our doctor told, this is common nowadays In babies. Pls guide

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Genetic tests for seizures are usually done if the treating doctor suspects some syndromic diagnosis on the basis of physical examination orif there is a family history of neurological disorder. Disc ...  Read More

Hi, my son is now 7 days old. He is born preterm at 36 weeks by c section. Weight at birth was 2400 gms. He didn't require nursery or any special attention. Everything is going normal as the baby is active and taking feed as normal. He is passing stool and urine normally too. Has shown no discomfort so far about any pain anywhere. Today I breastfed

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Looks like seizure to me . Suggested complete blood test including calcium and electrolytes Any fever? Vomiting? Any family history of seizures. Any medication taken by the mother? How many children d ...  Read More

My niece one year old. She had seizure today. But she hadno fever. Her temperature was 97.5. she got 5 times seizure without fever. MRI and EEG came normal. Doctor prescribed valparin and lobazam for one month. Will this have any side effects now and in future. Pls help

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All medicines can have side effects. Although not very common .. But it's being given for a specific reason... There is no option of not giving medicines... So continue.. Doctor calls you for follow u ...  Read More

My baby girl one year old. Today morning she got seizure. I sprayed midacip spray and seizure stopped in 2 min. I chkd her temperature , it was 97.5. The frequency of seizure is high for her. We r much worried. Her development is normal. She's hyperactive baby. Why does this seizure happen for her. She was delivered by c section as she consumed me

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Seizures don't occur due to hunger... There is no cause for dehydration in your baby at present,... Please consult and follow up regularly with your pediatrician and pediatric Neurologist... ...  Read More

I am suffering from epileptic type symptoms, seizures following serious headache are recurrent nowdays,I m not under any mediaction yet.

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Consult local neurophysician ...  Read More

Actually I m a patient of absence seizure and it was the first time when I had an epileptic attack yesterday I'm worried and confused if epilepsy is cuz of absence seizures or vice-versa

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Excellent treatment options to control absence seizures are available. Get a detailed neurological evaluation. Best regards. ...  Read More

Hi doctor first thank you for your good work. I have a child of 8 yrs eith seizure at birth. He has had different medications though consistent since 2 years on Keppra and tegretol and epanutin and mentat(Because he also has serious adhd). But all these has had no positive effect. Last 2 months was prescribed tegretol and phenobarbital and a phychi

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Hello, It was the oldest medicine but results r very good. So hope for the best. In my opinion it must work. Ok. ...  Read More

I m suffering from epilepsy since 9 years and I wish for consultation and further advice as there is no progress in decreasing or removing it's effect.

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Good Evening Thank You for your query. Please consult a good neurologist in your area. Thank You ...  Read More

My nephew he has shown some symptoms of seizures.. EEG text also indicates the same. What is the solution? Can seizures be cured? He is about 2 and half years old. These symptoms I have observed twice.

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Kindly consult your Pediatric Neurologist for the details as the prognosis varies from case to case. ...  Read More

At IRREGULAR , my father observed that right side in his brain some blood circulation being taking place during sleeping time, while at work, during middle of conversation etc, During this time, right hand will get goose bumps till the end of fingers. The duration of this type of symptom is for few seconds, maxi 40 sec., No headache or any type of

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it is due to mainly ischemic or infarct(clot) area present on the brain so we can't traet it properly drug which your Father's are taking for only the reduction of the symptoms for expert advice you ...  Read More

My MRI SCAN & EEG are normal but doctor asked me to use oxetol 300 mg tablets.. I was using oxetol-300 tablets from past 3yrs. Now am pregnant of 3 months and I have stopped using the oxetol tablets from past 4 months.. Is there any problem for me or my child if I stop using these tablets.? Please help me with your valuable suggestions

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Oxetol is an anticonvulsant and it may cause fetal abnormalities if taken in pregnancy specially in first trimester and it should only be used in pregnancy if benefit justify the risk.so let your ob ...  Read More

Cerebral palsy at birth, epileptic problem from last 13 years, slow milestone in learning, like "Tare Zamin per" treatment changed under 3 doctors, presently Dr. Joy Desai , Jaslok, appointment with Dr. Anaita HHegde on coming 5th July at Jaslok Mumbai by advice of Dr. Joy Desai

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Can you please mention your exact query ...  Read More

I am an epileptic.I like to go for gym. Is it safe? Will it trigger seizure? Now i am taking fricium 10 mg.

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Going to gym for seizure patients is not a contraindications. But you have to be careful. Make sure that your seizure is well controlled with medication. Occasionally very strenous excercise may preci ...  Read More

My dad is suffering from epileptics. He frequently has its attack and becomes unconcious. Please suggest it's solutions.

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hello there. epilepsy should be evaluated thoroughly. ct scan of brain to find out any lesions is must. certain blood investigations are also necessary. consult a physician or a neurologist. rega ...  Read More

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