Question 1

can oxycodone withdrawal cause seizures?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: Not common. Opioid withdrawal usually results in flu like symptoms that usually resolve in a few days. The symptoms are rarely life threatening.

Question 2

i have a very small brain tumor left from a large one. i've had very few seizures. would oxycodone be safe to take for my pain? any contraindication?

Accepted Answer

Should be: i am not aware of any contraindications, pls check with your doc.

Question 3

what are the most common causes of sleep onset seizures in the mid 30's?

Accepted Answer

Several: Based upon the age of insert,  they would almost certainly be partial insert seizures (aka "localization related"). At least half the time,  no clear reason is uncovered for them starting.  Other causes include prior trauma,  abnormal tangles of blood vessels stuck in the brain,  "birthmarks" on the brain in a localized area, among others.  Brain tumor is possible,  but less common.

Question 4

my nephew is 6 months and has dravet syndrome. since starting keppra hes been having seizures weekly. he used to have them once a month. his dr doesnt seem competent or sure of herself. should we seek out a new dr. were lost?

Accepted Answer

: Epidiolex or cannabidiol was approved few years ago for use in children with refractory seizures in Dravet syn and the initial studies seem to be encouraging as far as decreasing significantly seizure events. Your nephew’s seizures will be best addressed at a tertiary center specializing in refractory seizure disorder in children with the help of a pediatric neurologist.

Question 5

can i take atarax (hydroxyzine) whilst taking oxycodone? :s worried and ainxious

Accepted Answer

Yes but: it may give you additive drowsiness.  Atarax (hydroxyzine) has been reported to be helpful for anxiety disorder  however. Consider psychologic consult re. solving your anxiety issue and perhaps your pain issue as well (don't know why you are on oxycodone). Have you considered doing meditation?

Question 6

what to do if i have p.o.t.s and seizures can this kill off much needed brain cells?

Accepted Answer

No: Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is an Autonomic nervous system problem, not in the brain. Epilepsy does come from the brain, but seizures do not kill any brain cells (with the rare exception of status epilepticus). In short, neither problem will kill brain cells--unless you do nothing to control them and they lead to disastrous complications. Take care!

Question 7

how do i get oxycodone out of my system? i see a pain specialist on the 9th but have been taking the 10's once a day to ease my chronic pain.

Accepted Answer

Water, water, water: Oxycodone has a fairly short half life meaning that it reduces by 50% every 8-12 hours.  If you're taking it only once per day, you could stop for about 4-5 days, and, depending upon your specific metabolic rate for that agent, you would be negative on a drug screen at say 6 days out.  The more water you drink the more you flush your system.  .....Could speed that process up.

Question 8

i have 1.1ug/ml of lamotrigine for seizures in my blood. my neuro says its within normal levels. but i havent been feeling well and getting breakthroughs. is there something i should ask my neuro to help with the breakthroughs?

Accepted Answer

: The usual therapeutic range runs from 2.5-15 mcg/ml, and yours is clearly subtherapeutic.  The goal is to become as seizure-free as possible and not experience episodic seizures.  The discussion should be focused on control and medication that is well tolerated and easy compliance.

Question 9

what cause a seizures?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Any type of brain problem may result in a abnormal area which becomes a nidus for seizure activity.  Causes include head injury, brain infections, brain tumors, toxins or poisons, usage or discontinuation or alcohol or recreational drugs, medication reactions, problems with blood sugar or other chemicals, etc.

Question 10

what are silent seizures?

Accepted Answer

No clinical seizure: Pt. Does not show clinical seizure but neurophysiological testing like eeg will show seizure discharges.

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I have a very small brain tumor left from a large one. i've had very few seizures. would oxycodone be safe to take for my pain? any contraindication?

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What are the most common causes of sleep onset seizures in the mid 30's?

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My nephew is 6 months and has dravet syndrome. since starting keppra hes been having seizures weekly. he used to have them once a month. his dr doesnt seem competent or sure of herself. should we seek out a new dr. were lost?

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Can i take atarax (hydroxyzine) whilst taking oxycodone? :s worried and ainxious

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What to do if i have p.o.t.s and seizures can this kill off much needed brain cells?

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How do i get oxycodone out of my system? i see a pain specialist on the 9th but have been taking the 10's once a day to ease my chronic pain.

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I have 1.1ug/ml of lamotrigine for seizures in my blood. my neuro says its within normal levels. but i havent been feeling well and getting breakthroughs. is there something i should ask my neuro to help with the breakthroughs?

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What cause a seizures?

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