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possible focal/partial or non-convulsive status epilepticus
I have been having lightheadedness now for 2 1/2 hours. I’m wondering if I may be having a Focal Aware seizure. Previously known as a simple partial.
This type of seizure usually only last a couple minutes. If it is in fact a seizure I’m wondering if it’s nonconvulsive status epilepticus.
Has anybody ever had a Focal/partial or any other type of nonconvulsive status epilepticus? Any and all information appreciated.
Anyone have any other ideas?
Thank you for your help,
Jake
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Ummm .. I hope you are feeling better Jake???? That is a yukky feeling. Pretty simple... But could you be dehydrated??? I know you will see the doc if you don't start feeling better??? Right??? Jake, please Keep us posted. Thank you Casey.
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1 ReactionJake do you need some help, ie.. 911?
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Hello Casey,
No I’m not dehydrated because I donate platelets and plasma tomorrow so three days before that I have to drink a lot of fluids so I’ve been pushing fluids big time awful as they are. if I remember correctly this is similar to what I had a while back and I stop by the neurologist and he said it was focal seizures so I’m just curious if that’s what this is to however this is lasting a lot longer. I think it’s been about three hours now and that’s a very long time for I see you should’ve last. Normal seizures don’t last that long that’s why I’m wondering if it’s status. The scary part is that nonconvulsive status can last months. So I hope it’s not that.
Take care, I appreciate you writing.
Jake
I’m not quite sure what to do since I live alone and I have a history of convulsive status epilepticus I just hope this doesn’t turn in to that since it’s a dangerous medical emergency. I think I’ll call my brother and have him call me every so often just to make sure I am conscious.
Jake
Jake, I think calling you brother is a positive step but I think you should call 911 or have your brother drive you to the emergency room.
You are a describing a change in symptoms and this should be taken seriously.
Jake- Will you please let us know what you decide to do?
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2 ReactionsSo tough!!! But that's a good idea to make your.brother aware. Lifting you up tonight, again... Please keep us updated.
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I’m taking it serious all right but I think it might be a little early to call 911. I called a friend of mine and she’s going to come and spend the night with me so that makes me feel a lot better. at least she can check on me every so often and make sure I didn’t go into convulsive status if this is indeed a seizure.
Thank you guys for being there that means a lot,
Jake
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2 ReactionsJake, I just appreciate you, you are super knowledgeable & you have a huge heart. Would hate to see you get into trouble. Thank you Casey.
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Super knowledgeable? Thanks I needed a laugh.
My friend is here now and I told her to call 911 if I start to convulse just in case it’s Status.
It's been going on for almost 5 hours now.
Jake
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My blood pressure and heart rate have been up for quite a while which could indicate seizure activity but so could many other things. I guess I need to wise up and stop trying to diagnose myself.
Jake