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 did not start having seizures until I was 30. Can anybody tell me what partial seizures will look like. I always have them in my sleep, but lately I am starting to have these during the day and the doctors think that I am stressed out with anxiety. They only last about an hour and I am put on muscle relaxants to stop them from getting worse. Does anybody know or understand what this means?
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/medicine/epilepsy-faq/
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An HR? Are they occurring back to back or non-stop? Stress? Stress is a #1 trigger of seizure activity. There are Lots of ways to Lower your Stress. Here are some articles related to Stress & Seizures.
http://www.epilepsyhealth.com/stress-seizure.html
Stress Causing Seizures... http://www.life123.com/health/medical-conditions/seizures/stress-causing-seizures.shtml
I know one way to help relieve Stress that is very simple. :) Called Pursed Lip Breathing Exercise. Inhale slowly thru nose (inflate diaphragm.. Note: tummy will inflate) saying in your mind: "Rose in Bloom" exhale thru pursed lips (OK to whistle :) ) slowly "Blow up a Big Balloon" Breathing exercises have been proven to Help decrease seizure activity. :)
Love Candi