Question 1

what is the best type of medication for abdominal epilepsy?

Accepted Answer

Epileptologist: True abdominal epilepsy is rather uncommon. Typical antiseizure medication has been shown to help. See your neurologist or epileptologist to discuss which medication best suits you.

Question 2

can pancreatitis mimic abdominal epilepsy?

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Possibly: These symptoms can't be solved in this forum. You need to see your doctor.

Question 3

what type of doctor should i see about finding out if i have abdominal epilepsy?

Accepted Answer

Neurology: This is relatively rare to begin with.
I would go to a neurologist for a eeg (brain wave test) and see if you have any seizure activity.

Question 4

diagnosed w/ complex partial seziures in temperal lobe.  when seziure happens severe stomach pain, loss of bladder control, diarrhea like water, vomiting. could this actually be abdominal epilepsy? brain is foggy for days after also.

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Yes: It could be abdominal epilepsy or a vascular intestinal problem or an inflammatory bowel disease. Your stool should be checked for various infections as well. Blood work may be indicated since you feel foggy for days.

Question 5

what does a person get epilepsy ?

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As above: This is a neurological condition with many types , talk with u pcp about it  or research  it on the net.

Question 6

could someone with epilepsy have a baby?

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Absolutely!: Women with chronic seizure disorders can and do get pregnant with great chance for a normal perinatal outcome. Avoid valproic acid if at all possible, take 4-5 mg of Folic Acid daily [until your menopause/hysterectomy/bilateral tubal ligation] and see specialists early (preferably before you conceive) to control your seizures optimally. An increased risk for cerebral palsy exists in these cases.

Question 7

does epilepsy strike at a particular age?

Accepted Answer

No.: Epilepsy is not a single disorder, but seizures can start at any age from infancy through old age.  Causes may vary, and the condition may worsen or improve over time and the brain matures and changes.

Question 8

how bad is epilepsy for a teenage image?

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Attitude and control: If seizures are not well-controlled most likely friends and school mates may witness them. That would be bad for "image". If well-controlled, then nobody but you family and your doctor need know about. In that case your "image" is how you present yourself to other people, which in turns depends upon your attitude.

Question 9

is there a precursor condition to epilepsy?

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Yes: Epilepsy can be associated with problems during pregnancy and subsequently during labor and delivery.  Some head traumas are complicated by epilepsy.  A variety of brain lesions can cause epilepsy, and some medications can provoke seizures.  Alcohol and recreational drugs (cocaine, speed) can result in seizures.

Question 10

could frequent hypnic jerks be a sign of epilepsy?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: It depends on what you truly experience. In its true sense, hypnic jerks are not related to epilepsy. But many people mistake hypnic jerks for myoclonus. Myoclonus may be a sign of epilepsy. It best to differentiate the two with a consult to a sleep medicine specialist which may likely lead to a sleep study with overnight electroencephalography (depending on your symptoms).

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Diagnosed w/ complex partial seziures in temperal lobe. when seziure happens severe stomach pain, loss of bladder control, diarrhea like water, vomiting. could this actually be abdominal epilepsy? brain is foggy for days after also.

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What does a person get epilepsy ?

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Could someone with epilepsy have a baby?

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Does epilepsy strike at a particular age?

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How bad is epilepsy for a teenage image?

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Could frequent hypnic jerks be a sign of epilepsy?

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