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Is it epilepsy or not?

Posted by sweet25102006 @sweet25102006, Aug 1 3:41am

I accidentally ingested eucalyptus oil 4ml on 1/1/25 and got seizure cluster on the same day, EEG was taken on 4/1/25 which showed
Transients: There was frequent burst of sharp and slow wave discharges seen over both hemispheres lasting for a period of 0.5-1 seconds
So I got diagnosed with IGE and in two medication

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Chris Gautier, Volunteer Mentor | @santosha | Aug 1 6:34am

Hi @sweet25102006
Welcome to our group at Connect!
I'm sorry to hear about your eucalyptus oil accident and the cluster of seizures that followed.
I also developed epilepsy due to intoxication in childhood. My seizures were initially controlled but resurfaced during my teenage years when hormonal changes began. As a doctor once explained to me, epilepsy can stay silent for several years. I later learned that my intoxication caused mesial sclerosis in my brain, which led to my epilepsy.
From readings, I have learned that toxin-induced seizures may be temporary if the toxin is cleared from your system. Have you had the chance to discuss that with your doctor?
Besides the EEG, have you undergone additional testing such as an MRI? Brain imaging can help identify any structural changes from the toxic exposure and provide important information for your treatment plan.
I hope you're adjusting well to your medications and finding the support you need.
Chris

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sweet25102006 | @sweet25102006 | Aug 1 9:12am
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Hi @sweet25102006
Welcome to our group at Connect!
I'm sorry to hear about your eucalyptus oil accident and the cluster of seizures that followed.
I also developed epilepsy due to intoxication in childhood. My seizures were initially controlled but resurfaced during my teenage years when hormonal changes began. As a doctor once explained to me, epilepsy can stay silent for several years. I later learned that my intoxication caused mesial sclerosis in my brain, which led to my epilepsy.
From readings, I have learned that toxin-induced seizures may be temporary if the toxin is cleared from your system. Have you had the chance to discuss that with your doctor?
Besides the EEG, have you undergone additional testing such as an MRI? Brain imaging can help identify any structural changes from the toxic exposure and provide important information for your treatment plan.
I hope you're adjusting well to your medications and finding the support you need.
Chris

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MRI was normal

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