Question 1

Why do people vomit with a tonic clonic seizure?

Accepted Answer

A seizure is a reaction of the brain to a toxic condition.  If the region of the brain that controls nausea and vomiting are involved, then the seizure will cause vomiting.  In addition, some patients develop migraine symptoms following a seizure.  The vomiting can lead to aspiration pneumonia, that is why they should be laid on their side and nothing put in the mouth.

Question 2

Please explain why people vomit after a tonic clonic seizure?

Accepted Answer

A generalized seizure could result in tongue biting with bleeding and tendency to choke and trigger vomiting.  Rare that folks actually choke on tongue but this could trigger a gag reflex with vomiting.  Aspiration into the lung is likewise uncommon but this too could provoke the GI distress.

Question 3

Is it possible to have a tonic-clonic seizure with no epilepsy?

Accepted Answer

Children who have had a single tonic-clonic seizure, the risk that they will have more seizures depends on many factors. Some will outgrow their epilepsy. Some need to be controlled by seizure medicines. Many who are seizure-free for a few yrs. While taking seizure medicine will stay seizure-free if the medicine is gradually stopped. If exam & eeg is normal, 70% will stay seizure free w/o meds.

Question 4

I had a tonic-clonic seizure and the neurologist told me not to drive for 6 months. it is the law?

Accepted Answer

Every state is different in terms of how long the restriction lasts, as well as if the physician is obliged to report the seizure to the dmv. If you have an accident while driving during the period when you are supposed to not be driving, the penalties are severe. For your sake and the sake of others on the road, don't risk it!

Question 5

I had a tonic-clonic seizure and the neurologist told me not to drive for six months.  what are the laws?

Accepted Answer

The seizure-free period required varies from state to state. For example if you are in texas is 6 months. Find out which the requirement in your state. This is for your protection and the protection of others. A different but tangential issue is that there are 6 states requiring that the physician must report the person who had the seizure to the transit authority: calif, delaw, n, nj. Oregon, pen.

Question 6

What is like to witness a tonic clonic seizure?

Accepted Answer

You feel the person may die, or injure himself, but that may not happen if you are a good witness

you job is to protect that person from injury.

Question 7

Are a tonic-clonic seizure and an epileptic seizure the same?

Accepted Answer

A tonic clonic seizure is a type of seizure when there are alternating movements of muscle stiffening and contraction on both sides.  There are many other types of seizures besides this one, including partial seizure, absence seizure, myoclonic seizure, complex partial seizure, etc.

Question 8

How long following a tonic clonic seizure would an eeg be able to pick up any abnormal activity?

Accepted Answer

A seizure does not need to occur to find abnormalities between seizures. These are called interictal abnormalities and can be enhanced with sleep deprivation. An eeg is not very sensitive or specific and frequently further detection strategies are required. Good luck in well wishes.

Question 9

Possible causes of a tonic-clonic seizure in 32 year old woman with no previous seizures or any neurological issues of any sort?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation and irritability of brain (nervous system) causes seizures. Change diet and lifestyle to prevent future episodes. Avoid grain, lentils, milk protein containing foods. Consume flesh foods, eggs, olive/coconut/avocado oil, grass fed butter, vegetables, minimal fruit. Get sunshine for 30-45 min daily or vitamin D3 10,000 IU/day, probiotics. Exercise for at least 10-15 minutes/day.

Question 10

Please explain when a person should call 911 for someone with diagnosis epilepsy having a tonic clonic seizure?

Accepted Answer

Remember that a call to 911brings an ambulance; the ride to the hospital is very expensive, besides huge emergency room charges.  So, if one is not injured, and has only one convulsion, instead contact your neurologist and have your meds adjusted.  However, if there are breathing problems, such as an aspiration (rare), bad back pain (vertebral fracture), or prolonged recovery, need attention.

Why do people vomit with a tonic clonic seizure