Question 1

my son just had a fainting spell or seizure (on the way to er now). diagnosed with wpw as an infant but no symptoms since. might this be a factor?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The abnormal conduction may result in arrythmias!
You are heading where you need to be!

Good Luck!

Dr Z

Question 2

what are the symptoms of epilepsy besides the convulsions?

Accepted Answer

Lack of memory for: The event, loss of bowel or bladder control, being sleepy after the episode.

Question 3

are fainting and convulsions part of stroke symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Stroke symptoms: No they are not usually symptoms of a stroke.  Signs of stroke may include weakness or numbness on one side of your body, slurred speech, double vision, or difficulty speaking or understanding language.

Question 4

what are the chances of my baby having another febrile convulsion after the first one?

Accepted Answer

High: Febrile convusions are usually relatively benign and disappear with a little maturation. If not, then it will require medicaion.

Question 5

i'm terrified my baby will have a febrile convulsion as his temp keeps spiking up, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Not worry: febrile seizures occur in some children 1-5%.
These kids often have a family history ( dad or mom had them) If a febrile seizure occurs they are usually very short, less than 1 minute. They cause no long term brain problems. Most baby's will get a fever but very few have a seizure. So do not worry or go crazy treating the fever, acetominofen as directed is enough

Question 6

seizure approximately 30 min, witness describes symptoms consistent with a clonic convulsion. what to do now?

Accepted Answer

First time seizure?: 1. stop driving, do not climb ladders, swim or take a bath
2. get referral to a neurologist, for possible EEG, MRI and medications
3. get lab tests today for electrolytes

A lot of people visit the ER for a first time seizure, be advised.

Question 7

could smoking too much weed cause vomiting, convulsions and other various symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Vomiting rarely: But seizures are not part of the picture. Actually, in most people cannabis reduces nausea, and is used to combat the nausea and poor appetite of cancer treatment and other chronic diseases. However, rarely it can cause cyclical vomiting syndrome, where people get random periods of intense nausea/vomiting. Sleepiness is the usual sign of too much, though some people get increased anxiety/panic.

Question 8

can a 3 month old baby that had convulsions and is on keppra (levetiracetam) and phenobarbital travel by plane?

Accepted Answer

Typically yes: There isn't anything about flying itself that makes seizures more likely to happen

Question 9

my baby had convulsions on the 3rd day and 20th day.eeg and ultrasound were clean.now takes 2*0.5ml keppra (levetiracetam) and1/2 phenobarbital.any long term damage?

Accepted Answer

Control seizures 1st: The most important thing is controlling the seizures right now because if uncontrolled the side-effects are much worse. It is normal to feel the way you feel and I truly feel bad that your baby has seizures. Your doctor  will monitor your child closely and I am sure he is just as concerned.

Question 10

2 month baby had convulsions on the 3rd and 20th day.eeg was clean.takes 2*0.5ml keppra (levetiracetam) and1/2 phenobarbital.no repetition since.any long term damage?

Accepted Answer

Likely not unless: .....there were brain bleeds which resolve along a complicated course, the baby turns out to have epilepsy and needs to be on chronic antiepileptic medication....then, there may be some concern for long term consequences.  Having said that....it takes a fair amount of seizure activity to really cause really severe damage.  Just be compliant with instructions..ask questions.....Good luck.

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My son just had a fainting spell or seizure (on the way to er now). diagnosed with wpw as an infant but no symptoms since. might this be a factor?

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What are the symptoms of epilepsy besides the convulsions?

A member asked:

Are fainting and convulsions part of stroke symptoms?

A member asked:

What are the chances of my baby having another febrile convulsion after the first one?

A member asked:

I'm terrified my baby will have a febrile convulsion as his temp keeps spiking up, what do i do?

A member asked:

Seizure approximately 30 min, witness describes symptoms consistent with a clonic convulsion. what to do now?

A member asked:

Could smoking too much weed cause vomiting, convulsions and other various symptoms?

A member asked:

Can a 3 month old baby that had convulsions and is on keppra (levetiracetam) and phenobarbital travel by plane?

A member asked:

My baby had convulsions on the 3rd day and 20th day.eeg and ultrasound were clean.now takes 2*0.5ml keppra (levetiracetam) and1/2 phenobarbital.any long term damage?

A member asked:

2 month baby had convulsions on the 3rd and 20th day.eeg was clean.takes 2*0.5ml keppra (levetiracetam) and1/2 phenobarbital.no repetition since.any long term damage?

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