Epilepsy & Seizures Support Group
Epilepsy (often referred to as a seizure disorder) is a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures. It is commonly controlled with medication, although surgical methods are used as well. Seizures (or convulsions) are temporary abnormal electrophysiologic phenomena of the brain, resulting in abnormal synchronization of electrical neuronal...
I need books on seizures, titles, my husband had seizures as a kid, and now gets them again, ive never had to deal with them, he is the only one that knows when he gets them, says he cant move or talk, only have seen them at night, and the last one was bad, said he only had a 5second warning, useally longer and when he woke up i told him what i saw and he dont remember anything, i just want more help, just scares me a lot not knowing anything about them, any help would help a lot
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Epilepsy-Essential-Guide-Need2Know-ebook/dp/B009R40OF6/ref=sr_1_38?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1369088341&sr=1-38&keywords=epileptic+seizures
Hi, I've done a couple of searches and found these for you. I've never actually read a book as search, just the odd leaflet so haven't any recommendations. I hope the above help though. All the best.
For future episodes: Proper Seizure First Aide Take a deep Breath & calm yourself! Think of the letters in the Word TRUST & follow these simple rules. T: Time: You Need to Time the seizure. (Episodes last 2-3 minutes, normally. Anything over 5 min, call the ER) R: Remove objects around him that may prove harmful (at nite blankets & pillows) U: Undo constrictive clothing S: Stay w/ the person till seizure subsides. T: Turn on side (so they do not choke on excess fluids or vomit) During the seizure it Helps if you talk calmly to them. Do not let others' interfere w/ what you are doing.
Be sure he is taking his meds Same Time Everyday. A pill organizer can be a Plus to you & Him! Plus, Start a Daily Journal for him. If you have a cell phone there are apps you can use. Note When, Where, How Much & What! Include Foods/bevs, activities, tv/comp time, sleep patterns & Stress. Always describe any unusual Activity/episode you note. This will determine Triggers & be a very useful tool for Hubby, You & Drs! Note any questions you have for the DR in the margins. Visit the DR w/ Him!
Continue to Love & Support him! Your Hubby is Not Alone & neither are You! Keep in mind, he feels Nothing during a seizure & the aftermath is always worse than the seizure itself. Soreness, chewed tongue, tired, confused is different for each of us & can be different after each episode. If you follow my advice, you will be OK. So will Hubby. He is Still a 'normal' person. He has a Disorder & w/ Time you can/will Adjust! My Hubby adjusted to mine very quickly. We just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary last mth. :) Hugs!