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Suffered from 2 febral seizures as a child. was seizure free then had grand mal seizure a few days ago. could panic and stress be the cause?

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No: Although stress can precipitate symptoms, it would not 'cause" seizures unless there was underlying seizure disorder. A neurologist should be consulted

Answered 5/22/2014

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