Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 34 Location: nottinghamshire
Night Epilepsy Posted: 12-04-05 14:35pm
Hello there I have been told I have been
having fits in my sleep I just would like
to know what someone should to me if I
have a fit in my sleep it happing all the
time at the momet! I am going to the docs
soon this week but I still need to know
and in the day when I lay down I have
funny shakes thought my
legs.Arms,feet,henads and sometime my body
say one side will shake for like one sec
and then stop it really wirrid help
please
caroline
please get back to me!
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cool2005
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 34 Location: nottinghamshire
Thank You Posted: 12-05-05 11:55am
Hello is there any more adive that you
could give me to tell my boyfriend to do
when he see my like that or anyone asco
who could see me too like my mum adn other
framily members
caroline
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kayakmom
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Joined: 21 Jun 2004 Posts: 252 Location: Conn
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Posted: 12-06-05 12:06pm
Have you talked to your doctor about this?
Maybe if you could set up a video camera
to tape while you sleep so you can see
what happens and so can the doctor?
Sounds like speaking to the doctor and
getting some testing done is wise.
For safety, the pillow as jennifer
mentioned is important. One that you can
breath through (either has holes in it or
one that air can easily pass through, not
a soft one.)
make sure you do not have too many
blankets that you could have trouble
breathing in if you had a seizure.
For your boyfriend, has he read info on
seizure first aid?
>never put anything in the mouth of
someone having a seizure
>stay calm and stay with them
>time how long the seizure or "fit"
lasts (i know that term is used a lot in
some countries but some find it
bothersome)
>if the seizure lasts greater than 5
minutes, call an ambulance
>turn the person on their side so any
fluid in the mouth can drain out and not
cause choking
>loosen tight clothing
>remove glasses
>reassure the person when they come
around! Be calm. It may take them awhile
to understand and feel more normal
afterward. They may be agitated, angry,
upset, embarassed and are usually very
tired and need to rest.
I hope this helps some!
.
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cool2005
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Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 34 Location: nottinghamshire
Thank Posted: 12-06-05 12:39pm
Thank you very much yer I have had a read
of this yer I not aload to have a bath!
And stuff! Thanks for the info do you
have any more adive for me!
Caroline
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kayakmom
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Posted: 12-06-05 12:51pm
See the way we work it with my son, he
does not take a bath on days he is
seizurey. When he does want a long bath,
he does not lock the door, and he whistles
while he is in there. This way I know he
is just fine (he likes to whistle
anyway.....)
it would be best if you did not take a
bath when no one is home to hear you.
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cool2005
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Nov 2005 Posts: 34 Location: nottinghamshire
Just Reping Posted: 12-08-05 11:57am
Hi thanks yer I know I am not taking baths
now I am having a shower
caroline
