Sarbear
08-23-2006, 12:21 AM
Hello,
This is my first time posting, I'm so glad I found these boards :)
I think that I may have had a seizure three days ago, this is the first time anything like this has happened, so I'm not even sure what is was or what I should do. I hope someone on here can help me :confused: I've done a little research on the different types of seizures, and from what I've read about other people's experience, there was usually a history of conditions, etc. I'll try to describe what I experienced. First, some background: I have had no major medical problems except clinical depression, which was diagnosed and treated 2 yrs ago. In the last week I have been in the process of relocating to a new city, and new job. On the evening that the "spell" happened I had just gotten home after driving around on an extrememly hot day in a car with no a/c! Even though I had cooled down, I still felt "melted". I was talking on the phone with my mom when I felt a zap feeling on the top left side of my head, then I started jerking around on my upper body, arms, then legs, I dropped the phone and fell to the ground, I don't think I became unconcious, if so only for a few seconds, but I lost track of time b/c I remembered talking to my mom on the phone, but I couldn't remember how long ago it was or if I had already hung up! until I looked a saw the phone dangling off the hook. I was able to get up and resume the conversation, and I have had no other episodes since, just a slight headache in the top left area where i got "zapped". Could it have been the stress or overheating? Should I call a nerologist, or is there a cheaper blood test I can have done? I don't have insurance at this point, so anything would be out of pocket. Thank you for any advice or insight!
This is my first time posting, I'm so glad I found these boards :)
I think that I may have had a seizure three days ago, this is the first time anything like this has happened, so I'm not even sure what is was or what I should do. I hope someone on here can help me :confused: I've done a little research on the different types of seizures, and from what I've read about other people's experience, there was usually a history of conditions, etc. I'll try to describe what I experienced. First, some background: I have had no major medical problems except clinical depression, which was diagnosed and treated 2 yrs ago. In the last week I have been in the process of relocating to a new city, and new job. On the evening that the "spell" happened I had just gotten home after driving around on an extrememly hot day in a car with no a/c! Even though I had cooled down, I still felt "melted". I was talking on the phone with my mom when I felt a zap feeling on the top left side of my head, then I started jerking around on my upper body, arms, then legs, I dropped the phone and fell to the ground, I don't think I became unconcious, if so only for a few seconds, but I lost track of time b/c I remembered talking to my mom on the phone, but I couldn't remember how long ago it was or if I had already hung up! until I looked a saw the phone dangling off the hook. I was able to get up and resume the conversation, and I have had no other episodes since, just a slight headache in the top left area where i got "zapped". Could it have been the stress or overheating? Should I call a nerologist, or is there a cheaper blood test I can have done? I don't have insurance at this point, so anything would be out of pocket. Thank you for any advice or insight!
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Travis from MN
08-24-2006, 01:49 PM
Had you been drinking water during the day in enough quantities?
It could have been along the lines of heat exhaustion or dehydration being you stated you do not have a history of seizures.
People will tend to pass out in hot conditions who do not drink enough water and who are working hard and do not take "rest breaks" (or are at concerts/festivals is a common occurance in the summer). Light headed dizzy is one of the first warnings for dehydration/heatstroke.
--Travis
It could have been along the lines of heat exhaustion or dehydration being you stated you do not have a history of seizures.
People will tend to pass out in hot conditions who do not drink enough water and who are working hard and do not take "rest breaks" (or are at concerts/festivals is a common occurance in the summer). Light headed dizzy is one of the first warnings for dehydration/heatstroke.
--Travis
jstkathy5
08-25-2006, 08:48 PM
Good grief! Get to a doctor.
My favorite saying (that I made up myself) is :"When in doubt, go find out."
Let us know how it goes.
My favorite saying (that I made up myself) is :"When in doubt, go find out."
Let us know how it goes.

