Question 1

can fear stress and being upset make you shake i been shaking a lot lately but not like seizures i have epilepsy though i shake but no seizures what causes shaking ?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Stress can lead to insomnia and that can lead to exacerbation of a physiological tremor as well as essential tremor and poor seizure control. Alternatively there are also certain seizures that are associated with tremulousness outside of an attack (i.e. Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy or JME). If you are not sleeping well, this should be addressed first. If no insomnia then you may need further eval.

Question 2

i'm 21m,afraid of having seizure,never had one, don't have epilepsy, nor head injuries, just had panic attacks and stress can they induce? afraid to watch tv or video games as it makes me nervous of having seizure? any help?

Accepted Answer

: Find a life coach/therapist that can teach you stress management/relaxation skills. During this process you may discover the trigger to your obsession with a health problem, which you can then work on. Do the work and life can be better.

Question 3

my mum has epilepsy seizures originally caused my water infection and over heating. this time she has no infection. could spicy food trigger one?

Accepted Answer

Not really: your mother is an epileptic.  an epileptic is just someone who is more prone to seizures than the rest of the population.  we treat them with medication to prevent injury.  In my 20 years, I have had many people prone to seizure seriously injured because they were improperly treated.  I have had people dies needlessly, and even kill others while driving.  Please be carefull.

Question 4

i have had seizures off and on for 8 years.  they tend to be heat or stress related.  i have had clean mri and catscan.  what meds should i be taking?

Accepted Answer

If indeed you have: Epilepsy, i.e., multiple seizures, would urge you to take medicine to prevent the events.  Depending on your seizure type, different medicines may be selected.  There are broad-spectrum drugs such as depakote, but as a female, adverse events might be a problem, especially if you wish children.  Lamictal is used frequently, and might be considered.  Final choice based on your individual needs.

Question 5

my aunt(from dad side)'s daughter&my little brother both have had history with seizures.is it hereditary? are my future children at risk for epilepsy?

Accepted Answer

Consult neurologist: There are many reasons for seizures to manifest  in children .Some of them may be hereditary .There are different type of seizures ,some hereditary  others are not .These two children may or may not be getting same type .Consult neurologist about these children ,he can examine and explain about the risk of epilepsy in your children .

Question 6

hi dr,

my fiance has epilepsy, but he doesnt get the seizure very bad.. its only like a shake and then its over. hes currently on navalpro.  is there any other medication he can take to stop the shake?

thank you

Accepted Answer

Neurologist: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a neurologist. 
Wish you and your fiance good health!

Question 7

adult epilepsy  i have had a right lobe lobectomy due to my seizure s one year ago.i have been having some seizures again is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Check with your doc: Even though the lobectomy surgery is done to control the intractable seizures some times you can get the seizures after the surgery as well.You should make an appointment with your doctor or the neurologist and may have to have more tests and go back on some meds co control your seizures.

Question 8

do the types of seizures an epilepsy sufferer commonly change?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not rare for seizure types to change over time.  Medications may change the experience of seizures. Also age.

Question 9

what are seizure disorders besides epilepsy?

Accepted Answer

Diff. kinds seizures: Diagnosis is on a clinical basis by exclusion.  In fact, epilepsy is seizures from an underlying cause.  Seizure is a paroxysmal event due to excessive discharge from a group of CNS neurons.  General seizures involve a wide area of the brain in a symmetric pattern while focal ones are in one area.  Grand mal and complex partial seizures include loss of consciousness while simple petit mal do not.

Question 10

please help! i have epilepsy (absence seizures) ?

Accepted Answer

Primary Gen Seizures: This is a very treatable condition with more than one option.  Of course you will want to discuss treatment options with your neurologist.  You should consider joining the epilepsy foundation  (www.Epilepsyfoundation.Org) to keep yourself informed.  Good luck and well wishes to you during this holiday season.

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Can fear stress and being upset make you shake i been shaking a lot lately but not like seizures i have epilepsy though i shake but no seizures what causes shaking ?

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I'm 21m,afraid of having seizure,never had one, don't have epilepsy, nor head injuries, just had panic attacks and stress can they induce? afraid to watch tv or video games as it makes me nervous of having seizure? any help?

A member asked:

My mum has epilepsy seizures originally caused my water infection and over heating. this time she has no infection. could spicy food trigger one?

A member asked:

I have had seizures off and on for 8 years. they tend to be heat or stress related. i have had clean mri and catscan. what meds should i be taking?

A member asked:

My aunt(from dad side)'s daughter&my little brother both have had history with seizures.is it hereditary? are my future children at risk for epilepsy?

A member asked:

Hi dr, my fiance has epilepsy, but he doesnt get the seizure very bad.. its only like a shake and then its over. hes currently on navalpro. is there any other medication he can take to stop the shake? thank you

A member asked:

Adult epilepsy i have had a right lobe lobectomy due to my seizure s one year ago.i have been having some seizures again is this normal?

A member asked:

Do the types of seizures an epilepsy sufferer commonly change?

A member asked:

What are seizure disorders besides epilepsy?

A member asked:

Please help! i have epilepsy (absence seizures) ?

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