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What are the differences between syncope and seizures please?...
gilbertzcorner2001
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Apr 3, 2009
6:01 pm
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Syncope is usually just fainting or passing out.  Syncope is caused by lack of oxygen to the brain and could be due to hypothermia (low blood pressure) or...
Tristin Seagraves
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Apr 3, 2009
6:39 pm
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Reason I ask I drove semi for 2.5 yrs and then got diagnosed with syncope and mainly seizures. But it always includes fainting part. And lately my brain has...
Peter Gilbertson
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Apr 3, 2009
6:53 pm
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Also can a EEG be good enough to determine if it was a seizure or something else? When I've been to the nuerologist its like going to say hi then buy to him....
Peter Gilbertson
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Apr 3, 2009
6:57 pm
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If you haven't, I suggest consulting a neurologist.  Describe your feelings to him/her.  It's good to write down your episodes, feelings, and other...
Tristin Seagraves
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Apr 3, 2009
8:03 pm
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An EEG may be enough, but any good neurologist would probably do other tests as well, like an MRI and sleep study.  And a good neurologist will talk to you...
Tristin Seagraves
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Apr 3, 2009
8:11 pm
15476
Currently taking Keppra XR extended release. Nothing on sleep study, had an MRI nothing there too. I do have a CDL and have had an EEG also. EEG was very non...
Peter Gilbertson
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Apr 3, 2009
8:40 pm
15477
<http://video. <http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2141666279271222294&ei> google.com/videoplay?docid=-2141666279271222294&ei> This an hour video on what...
Trudy Fielding
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Apr 3, 2009
9:19 pm
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FDA Alert on Suicidality Risk With Antiepileptics Not Well Rated Reuters Health Information 2009. © 2009 Reuters Ltd. Republication or redistribution of...
Craig
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Apr 3, 2009
11:55 pm
15479
This is interesting, as I was having a problem with my Neoro because the Lamictal was causing suicidal thoughts. He sent me over to an epilepsy specialist...
Virginia Holtgreve
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Apr 4, 2009
1:13 am
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Hey Peter For me lack of sleep is a trigger for seizures, also do you get headaches just shortly before you pass out sometimes I do and that's how I know one...
Jamie Monroe
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Apr 4, 2009
5:15 pm
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It sounds like you need a new doctor one who will listen to you and help you through this I personally went through 3 doctors before I have the doctor I have...
Jamie Monroe
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Apr 4, 2009
5:15 pm
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<<The spells went away for years, until I stopped my effexorxr and drastically reduced my risperdahl. I was changed over to Lamictal, but the spells just got...
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Apr 4, 2009
5:16 pm
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hi I am on topamax and I'm thinking of asking my neuro if I can go back on the keppra Is anyone on Keppra or the xr keppra? i have absences,sp and cp with some...
wendy k
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Apr 4, 2009
5:41 pm
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I'm 51, you might have misunderstood me, I didn't have "spells" when I was on risperdahl. I am bi-polar and was started on risperdahl and effexor 10 years ago...
Virginia Holtgreve
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Apr 4, 2009
7:54 pm
15485
Thanks for comments Jamie they seemed very interesting to me. Cause for one I used to sleep a lot the last month at time. My head used to have a burning in the...
Peter Gilbertson
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Apr 4, 2009
7:58 pm
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I am on Keppra XR it isn't in generic form though like regular Keppra. It seems to work fine for me here is a coupon you can print out too ...
Peter Gilbertson
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Apr 4, 2009
8:05 pm
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Hi Wendy......I don't know the difference between the two Keppra's but I just took my son off Keppra because of the whole body shaking. He had the hand ...
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Apr 4, 2009
8:46 pm
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Yeah, that's about the only major side effect that I get from Keppra.  I'm 25 and take 3000mg daily.  I have hand tremors constantly, but when in nervous,...
Tristin Seagraves
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Apr 4, 2009
8:51 pm
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Wikipedia gives a definition for syncope : It's the medical term for fainting. Seizures and fainting don't even come close, seizures involve the brain.     ...
rhonda b
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Apr 4, 2009
10:09 pm
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Go prepared with questions for your Neurologist. You need to speak up for yourself. If he doesn't listen, doesn't seem willing to help. find...
rhonda b
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Apr 4, 2009
10:13 pm
15491
Hi Unv of Mich is conducting a research study for siblings with epilepsy And  parents with infants with  epilepsy with infantile spasms who don't have...
wendy k
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Apr 4, 2009
10:18 pm
15492
I would get a headache like sensetion before the seizure in one spot, the same spot I would get my miragine headaches after a while I noticed when I get the...
Jamie Monroe
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Apr 5, 2009
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http://www.mgwater.com/rod06.shtml#abbott Trudy [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Trudy Fielding
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Apr 6, 2009
12:27 am
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Hi, Lady's Please take your time to read this is important for me. I will really appreciate your time. This is my ordeal in which I'm very nervous about it....
Adriana Rozo
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Apr 7, 2009
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Just by hearing the highlights of this new story this morning on ABC's 'Good Morning America', I decided to keep my TV on in order to watch the full story. And...
Bruce M
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Apr 7, 2009
7:24 pm
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I have been involved with a work comp case an old case I injured my knee at work I broke it I fell on the freshly waxed floor my treating doctor has documented...
wendy k
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Apr 7, 2009
10:40 pm
15497
Yea thank God for Unemployment same thing happened to me they are calling it seizures but I'm still woundering if its syncope despite what doctors say. I am...
Peter Gilbertson
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Apr 8, 2009
1:58 am
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thanks Peter I got really mad and Im reporting this opposing attorney for accusing my epilespy for being the cause of my broken knee when I slipped on the wax...
wendy k
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Apr 8, 2009
2:18 am
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I'm glad to hear you are fighting this lawyer, these lawyers will do anything to win not caring who they hurt and most of all the doctors would know better...
Jamie Monroe
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