Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
My wife has had 13 seizures since last night, these are new onset, different answer each time we have been to the emergency room. should we go back?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Urgency: Gosh. I wish you had a family doctor or a neurologist so that you could have continuity of care and someone to interpret your tests and have follow up. But, 13 seizures unexpected means a trip back to the er.
Answered 11/29/2013
4.7k views
Neurological workup: What studies were done when you went to er the other times? Was your wife seen by a neurologist or neurosurgeon? With new onset seizures, she needs a complete neurological workup -- might not all be done in the er. If she's continuing to seize, she does need to return to the er. Ongoing seizures can be damaging to the brain, and need to be clearly diagnosed and treated. Avoid alcohol too.
Answered 12/3/2013
4.7k views
Nuclear medicine...: Some nuclear medicine scans including both pet and spect can help localize a seizure focus. They can be performed either as ictal or interictal tests. You may want to look into this eventually or ask your physician if it may be helpful in your case after a basic workup has been done.
Answered 12/10/2013
4.7k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Seen in ER for seizures last night. Thought pseudo.I just thought today may be clonidine toxicity. Should i go back?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My grandson 16 has new onset epilepsy prescribed Levetiracetam maximum dose.He is still having seizures but have moved from morning to afternoon since the drugs.He has them every 2 months. so not more frequent.Should he try a different drug? Thanks?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My wife says when I'm sleeping she noticed seizure like activity, she says my head shake and bottle and at times my arms jerk?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Had really intense burning like waves/flashes on my scalp all yesterday (still going on today) and peed myself while sleeping last night and havent done that in 20 years. Could this have been a first time seizure or something else?EEG was recommended?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I think I had a seizure in my sleep last night, felt very groggy this morning, have muscle and body pai, also feel a bit weak, with a slight headache and some nausea. Do I need to get myself to an emergency room?
I am an epileptic and when I have episodes it's usually nocturnal. Haven't had a seizure this month and was put on new medication at the end of February. Last night I was sleep walking, first time it ever happens. Anything to be concerned about?
Hi. What is it called when you constantly feel like a seizure is coming everyday during different times of the day then it comes back leaving you feeling terrible with no energy. The seizure never comes, but you feel terrible especially laying down?
Left back pain under my ribs for the last few nights, history-TBI with post traumatic epilepsy (taking carbamazepine) non alcoholic fatty liver disease. Also over the last year I have been to the ER a few times and last time I was at the ER (seizure) I w
Hi doctor my wife had a seizure last night, she has had them in the past but it was 8 hrs ago and her pupils are still dilated what do I do?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
