Question 1

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 2

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 3

is narcolepsy inherited?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Up to 10% of narcolepsy patients have family members with the illness.  Twins have an even higher chance of both having the illness.

Question 4

what are the pros & cons of narcolepsy?

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Narcolepsy: I know of no positives for narcolepsy. It can be embarrassing and dangerous.

Question 5

is it possible to have had symptoms of narcolepsy in your 20's?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Narcolepsy actually has 2 peak times of onset: in the mid-teen years and in the 20's. Unfortunately, there is often a delay of up to 10 years between onset of symptoms and diagnosis. If you have excessive daytime sleepiness, sleep paralysis, vivid dreams or nightmares, or brief spells in which you lose muscle tone, please see your doctor and tell them your concerns.

Question 6

what are seizures?

Accepted Answer

Bad brain activity: A seizure is an abnormal motor or sensory event that is caused by abnormal electrical discharges of the brain.  Usually the brain can inhibit or suppress abnormal activity.  However in certain disease states, genetic syndromes, scarring of the brain or acute infection or injury, the brain inhibition is lost and seizure activity will occur.

Question 7

what causes seizures?

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Seizures: There are a great number of reasons.  Whole textbooks have been written concerning this subject.
If you have a specific problem, consult with your doctor.

Question 8

what causes seizures?

Accepted Answer

Seizures: Seizure is caused usually by abnormal brain wave activity which arises from an area of abnormality in the brain.

Question 9

what causes seizures?

Accepted Answer

Excitable brain cell: Anything that causes brain cells to be irritated or overexcitable can cause a seizure.  Genetic causes of epilepsy that lead to an abnormality in excitability of neurons or miswiring of connections can cause seizures.  Also, any scar or lesion on the brain can cause seizure.  Infections and other conditions that alter the body's normal chemistry can cause seizures.

Question 10

what causes seizures ?

Accepted Answer

Over active neurons: A seizure is when the brain cell allows too much sodium or calcium and water follows, disrupting the flow of chemicals and waste products through special "gates."  seizure meds are "gate blockers" to stop this from happening.

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