A member asked:

My family and i barely survived an ef5 tornado 5/22/11. now i'm having seizures, severe memory loss, & i get lost easily. i think my brain is damaged?

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Dr. Idan Sharon answered

Specializes in Neurology

PTSD may be Dx: This is a severe physiological/emotional response to trauma or witnessed trauma.

Answered 10/24/2012

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Trauma: How fortunate that you and your family survived such a terrifying experience! i'm sure there's much that continues to affect you about this. All that you describe could relate to post-traumatic stress, and needs evaluation and treatment. Especially with new seizures, see your primary care doctor, who may also want you to see neurologist & psychiatrist. Help is available for ptsd, if present.

Answered 12/9/2013

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