Question 1

might having grand mal seizures entitle me to disablility?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Talk to your doctor about this issue. You may be eligible but it's important to know how well controlled the seizures are and the type of work you are skilled to do, particularly if it involves more risky duties such as driving or operating heavy machinery.

Question 2

can a grand mal seizure cause death?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Epilepsy needs to be treated, with either anti-epileptic meds, vagal nerve stimulator, surgery or all of the above.  Sudep is death during sleep, seizure while driving or at heights can be deadly.  While aspiration and suffocation quite rare, if it happens, it can be deadly.  Got the picture, always try to prevent future seizures.

Question 3

what are the causes of a grand mal seizure?

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Altered brain signal: Grand mal seizures occur when the electrical activity over the whole surface of the brain becomes abnormally synchronized. In general, seizures are caused by abnormal, rhythmic nerve cell (neuron) activity in the brain. The brain's nerve cells normally communicate with each other by sending electrical and chemical signals across the synapses that connect the cells.This is altered in seizures.

Question 4

could i die from having a grand mal seizure?

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Yes: Untreated seizures can be life threatening. This is why all patients with seizures should be followed by a neurologist and have medications adjusted to reduce the chance of future seizures.

Question 5

grand mal seizure on awakening best medicine?

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Depends on cause: There is no good medication for seizures.  We try to avoid medications if possible and just manage clinical problems to avoid seizures.  Newer medications are now available with much less side effects but high expense.  These issues need to be discussed with your doctor.

Question 6

can you be conscious during a grand mal seizure?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Grand mal or generalized tonic clonic seizures are episodes when folks "lose consciousness" followed by generalized body stiffening (tonic phase).

Question 7

can you tell me what could cause a grand mal seizure?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: The mayo clinic has a good site on this: http://www.Mayoclinic.Org/diseases-conditions/grand-mal-seizure/basics/causes/con-20021356.

If you are experiencing seizures, it is recommended you consult a neurologist. Driving can be restricted based in the state you live in, if you are having seizures. Hope that helps to answer your question!

Question 8

can anyone tell me what can cause a grand mal seizure?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: The mayo clinic has a good site on this: http://www.Mayoclinic.Org/diseases-conditions/grand-mal-seizure/basics/causes/con-20021356.

If you are experiencing seizures, it is recommended you consult a neurologist. Driving can be restricted based in the state you live in, if you are having seizures. Hope that helps to answer your question!

Question 9

is it possible to be conscious for a grand mal seizure?

Accepted Answer

Accurate description: The best way to define a seizure is to view it from start to finish with all sensory and motor events recorded as well as the on-going eeg.  If it starts in one area of the brain, it is partial.  If it starts all over, it is generalized.  If there is alteration of consciousness, it is complex.  Grand mal should not be used.

Question 10

how can i stop biting my tongue during grand mal seizures?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Wearing a permanent biteplate would make sense.

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