Question 1

what are the tests for seizure disorder?

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Many: Researchers and physicians use a variety of diagnostic imaging techniques and chemical and metabolic analyses to detect, manage, and treat neurological disease. Common tests include: blood lab work, genetic testing, neuro exam, x-rays, mri, ct scans, angiography, biopsy, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, emg, eeg and pet scanning.

Question 2

how would   manage a seizure disorder on a daily basis?

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See a neurologist:: After a first seizure, evaluation should focus on excluding an underlying neurologic or medical condition, assessing the relative risk of seizure recurrence and determining whether treatment is indicated. Successful management of patients with recurrent seizures begins with the establishment of an accurate diagnosis of epilepsy syndrome followed by treatment using an appropriate medication.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: seizure disorder?

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Recurring seizures: Seizure 'disorder' - tendency to have unprovoked recurrent seizures, often, not exclusively, convulsions. It is disordered neuronal activity in the brain that causes disruption of thinking or involuntary movements, loss of consciousness; also called epilepsy. Some doctors loosely call a single seizure a 'disorder' but should't apply to a single one caused by an unusual trigger that can be avoided.

Question 4

what would   need to know about  someone with a seizure disorder?

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See below:: Epilepsy is not contagious. It is not necessarily a disability, rather an inconvenience for the afflicted individual. No need to be overprotective. Make plans ahead of time to handle seizures. Be calm. Protect from potential injury. Never try to restrain the movements. Help them recover from the seizure (sleep is okay). Single seizure > 10 min or no recovery of consciousness necessitates 911 call.

Question 5

if i have a seizure disorder, should i wear a medical id bracelet?

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Good idea: Most people do not know what to do if someone falls and twitches, so  an id bracelet lets by-standers get an idea about what is happening.

Question 6

yerba  mate is that allright to take if you have a seizure disorder?

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Yerba mate: Yerba mate which comes from the holly plant can be had as a tea. Since it contains caffiene i would not suggest its use in a seizure disorder.

Question 7

i am 39 and have a seizure disorder. i need to lose 50lbs. can i join a gym and workout?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It varies somewhat based upon the severity of you seizure disorder.. I would sure check with your doctor.  Dehydration and elevated body temperatures can occur during exercise and promote seizures, so you would want to start slow and be well hydrated.  Check with your doctor.

Question 8

i have a seizure disorder and have been feeling like i'm daydreaming a lot but it only lasts about a second i know it's not a seizure is this normal ?

Accepted Answer

Explanation: You are likely experiencing auras, but not full blown seizures.  This is a sign of incomplete epilepsy control and your meds need to be adjusted.  Contact neurologist as intervention needs to be more effective.

Question 9

will melatonin help a person with seizure disorder?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: If it helps your sleep that could help reduce your tendency to have seizures. It is an indirect effect. Lack of sleep makes it easier to have seizures.

Question 10

will my seizure disorder have negative effects on my baby?

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Maybe: Two ways it can effect your baby; prolonged, untreated siezure could deprive the baby of oxygen.  Treatment for seizures varies and some drugs are more dangerous than others for causing birth defects.  Discuss with your nuerologist and OB dr before pregnancy to see if there is a safer treatment than what you may be on.

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