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seizure tests
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i've got one coming up because they is a good possiblity i've got simple partial epilepsy. though i've never had a grand mal seizure or anything of the sort, i've been told that the test can trigger seizures, and i'm shit scared of having a grand mal. my "seizures" if thats what they are atm, i'm full aware of my surrounding i just con't control my movements and have horrible feelings ans visions...but i do have this consistant fear that i'm going to have a full blown fit...
has anyone had a seizure test, or simple partial epilepsy?
has anyone had a seizure test, or simple partial epilepsy?
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When I had mine done, I was put into a room by myself and attached a camera type thing. I was basically able to carry on as normal. My dad had one done 3 years ago. When he had his done, the doctors made him close his eyes and then open them to see if that made any difference/brought on a seizure.
i am getting concerned because they are becoming more and more frequent, and often i'll be in public and i'll get one and i'll get the urge to scream or cry...it's horrible.
They are designed to trigger seizures. It's actually best if you have one while you are being monitored, as they can tell what's going on in your brain, and treat you accordingly. If you're going to have a full on fit, a hospital is absolutely the best place to do it!
If your having bad and frequent seizures it really is the best place to have one, as the medical staff can have a much better idea of how to treat you. The doctors and nurses doing the test will be used to doing them and will be able to reassure you.
i'm still consious, and can sometimes communicate with other people whilst having them (not often) but i i can't control my shaking or my need to cry or scream, though i do try to just blink back the tears and stuff...
i'm still scared though, and i suppose considering i've never had a full on floor and unconsious thing, it's unlikely i'm suddenly going to have one
wasn't nice, and i had horrible visions but they have been worse.
just have to wait 2 weeks for the results