Great news, seizure related``

[MoniqueU]

I had a grand mal swizure last week out of the blue. Before it happened I was severly overheated and hadn't eaten. So my dr did blood work on me thinking I might be diabetic. I AM NOT. You don't know what good news that is for me. I don't eat well and most protein disgusts me. I don't even like the smell of eggs or meat when they are coooked in my house. So i was really more terrified about that then the seizure. We still don't know what caused it and I see a neurologist on Sept 17th. I did have a cat scan so I don't think it is a tumor or anything. In fact I personally believe it was just a fluke thing and won't happen again. I terrified my whole family and was resisting medical care from the time I came to. It really upset my son but i do not like hospitals so I left the first one and had to be talked into going back to another one. I know stupid of me but I have a total phobia of them. The confusion has now lifted from me. My typing may still be a bit messed up but that has more to do with my eyesight. I am feeling better and better everyday. I appreciate the kind thoughts and good wishes from my Dis friends and I hope no one else ever has to go through this.

 

[themilesfamily]

That seizure must have been scary. But I am SO glad to hear you're not diabetic. That's great news. Wishing you the very best!!!!

 

[Tinijocaro]

That must have bee awful for your son that you wouldn't get medical care. In the future, do what's right for your son AND you. Don't put your son through that.

Hope you never have another seizure and that it was just a fluke.

 

[Liberty Belle]

I'm glad you're doing better and I hope it continues, but do you think you should talk to someone about your hospital phobia? Seriously, if there's one dangerous phobia to have, that's it.

 

[4nana]

I am so glad you don't have diabetes and are feeling better MoniqueU . I hope you won't take this the wrong way, but I can't encourage you enough to please seek attention for your hospital phobia, as many ER's are life threatening. If not for yourself, then for your family.

I know how frightening seizures are, our sweet DD suffered from them during the age 1-2yo for no rhyme or reason. Also our dear SonIL suffered his first seizure around 30 yo and had several there after. Even tho after much extensive testing they never found a reason, he must still take preventive meds daily. Praise God meds have kept him seizure free for 10 yrs now. I wish you the best and hope your testing is negative of any serious problems.

 

[FergieTCat]

Monique --

I'm glad nothing turned up on the Cat Scan and that you sound more like you.

Let us know what happens. I'll be thinking of you.

 

[Snoopymom]

DS has E, and this is going to sound strange, but the hospital phobia could actually be seizure related. My son's seizures sometimes present themselves as extreme moods, ocd type behavior, and irrational fears, and the fears can be long lasting, as if they left an impression on his brain. Confusion can last quite awhile too. I just thought I'd mention it as E is such a complex disorder and the neuro may be able to help you with the phobia.

Sending lots of hugs!

 

[cm8]

I had a grand mal swizure last week out of the blue. Before it happened I was severly overheated and hadn't eaten. So my dr did blood work on me thinking I might be diabetic. I AM NOT. You don't know what good news that is for me. I don't eat well and most protein disgusts me. I don't even like the smell of eggs or meat when they are coooked in my house. So i was really more terrified about that then the seizure. We still don't know what caused it and I see a neurologist on Sept 17th. I did have a cat scan so I don't think it is a tumor or anything. In fact I personally believe it was just a fluke thing and won't happen again. I terrified my whole family and was resisting medical care from the time I came to. It really upset my son but i do not like hospitals so I left the first one and had to be talked into going back to another one. I know stupid of me but I have a total phobia of them. The confusion has now lifted from me. My typing may still be a bit messed up but that has more to do with my eyesight. I am feeling better and better everyday. I appreciate the kind thoughts and good wishes from my Dis friends and I hope no one else ever has to go through this.

Glad to see that you are doing better. I hope that they can find a cause for your seizure and that it will not prevent you from having any issues in the future! I know how scary those things can be. From what you posted it would seem as if you had a heat related event and will need to prevent it in the future to make sure it does not become as severe in the future. I hope that your son understands why you acted the way you did and that you will get some help with that issue. God bless and take care