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Have nonepileptic seizures/psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES)?
Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Sep 3 7:06am | Replies (63)Comment receiving replies
I've started taking Keppra extended release about 8 weeks ago and it's helping. I do have a question on non-epileptic seizures. I had a seizure in a hospital and my blood pressure skyrocketed to the level where they called in the stroke team. I have no memory of the seizure.
My question is could my blood pressure suddenly increase for some unknown reason and cause the seizure or did the seizure cause my blood pressure to skyrocket. Unfortuntely, my brain activity wasn't being recorded so I have no idea if it was abnormal.
I ask because I'm scheduled for a five-day in-hospital EEG and my blood pressure going high enough to cause a stroke is a real concern. I do have a stent in my "widow maker" artery and that only increases my concern.
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@tonyde Hi
Your question about blood pressure and seizures is really important, especially given your cardiac history.
From my understanding, both scenarios you mentioned are possible. High blood pressure can potentially trigger seizures in some people, and seizures can also cause blood pressure to spike during and after the event.
Your question reminds me of someone's story. She had a cardiac arrest alongside a seizure at home. Doctors haven't been able to determine what came first, that is: whether the cardiac arrest triggered the seizure or vice versa.
How are you feeling about the upcoming EEG? I remember you starting a discussion about 5-day EEGs in the hospital in our group last June.
Chris
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