So scared..still. - Epilepsy Message Board

vampslayer · 10-20-2003, 08:03 AM

It started at the end of September when I was going through the aisle at Target..halloween section.
The flashing lights through me into a very bad dizzy spell. I figured that I hadn't eaten and was just not feeling good and didn't think much of it until the next week at Target - same aisle - I had another "episode". Then a couple days later, driving, the sun peeked through the trees and again..a bad dizzy spell. I went to the dr. and described my symptoms (flashing lights made have a dizzy spell that lasted about 30 seconds and then it just tired me out afterwards). I had heart tests (I have a left bundle branch blockage..no biggy), blood test (came out to be pretty anemic) and everything else was fine.

I went to New York for a wedding this weekend and when the photographer was taking a picture, the 2nd flash threw me into a dizzy spell. I was cognitive, but I couldn't see straight for about a minute. I am so afraid. I do get stressed very easily..but I never thought I could be having panic attacks. And now people keep mentioning MS to me? My family dr. is concerned, but thinks it is more with my heart..and I just don't know.

Please..anybody?

Peddy's Nanner · 10-20-2003, 02:17 PM

I am a new member. My grandson was just diagnosed with "E". This forum has been a blessing and I wish I could help, but all of this is new to our family.
I will keep you in my prayers and I will check back later.
My grandson's story in under (First visit)
Peddy's Nanner

yolo · 10-20-2003, 07:22 PM

I don't have a lot of time but you better get seen and quick. I have the kind of seizures that you are talking about where those damned lite set me off. It nothing to play with. See a neuro doctor ASAP. Get it check out.

Live well

Yolo

sherschl · 10-21-2003, 03:39 AM

Hi all,I'm brand new to this list.I have had 3 siezures over 4 years. They say I do not have e. I do not smoke,drink,or do drugs. I get real sleepy and then i have an "grand mal". Does anyone else have this probleb?Please e-mail at sschuler@bama.ua.edu.Two of them I had here at work...Sherry

Lisa T · 10-21-2003, 04:14 PM

Welcome! I really agree you need to get checked by a neuro!! While I am not affected by lights at all, many on this board are and I'm sure they will be posting a reply to you soon. Please see a neuro, it certainly can't hurt! Please post back to us and let us know how you are doing!! Take care.

Lisa