Posted by bimini on April 26, 2006, at 7:39:25
In reply to Re: Dream. I want to dream. » bimini, posted by River1924 on April 26, 2006, at 0:15:03
I had a severe lymphatic reaction from Lamictal the first time and had to stop; was pretty upset about it because it was the first med to really help me; didn't find out what caused this reaction but was always open to try again.
Seizures occur when a normal pattern of neuronal activity changes by an imbalance of nerve signaling chemicals called neurotransmitters. Abnormal signals to nerve cells in the brain causes strange sensations, emotions, and behavior or sometimes convulsions, muscle spasms, and loss of consciousness. The energy signal may be in just one area of the brain or generalize and affect nerve cells throughout the brain. Normal brain function cannot return until the electrical bursts subside.
EEGs and brain scans are diagnostic tests. Scans identify scarring, lesion or other physical conditions which may cause seizures, an EEG records electrical signals from brain cells. Brain waves during or between seizures show special patterns. EEG can record only signals near the surface, not deep inside the brain.
An Epileptologist is most able to diagnose seizure disorder. The best tool in diagnosis is a careful medical history with as much information as possible about what the seizures looked like and what happened just before they began. It is important to include friends and relatives description and to keep a log.bimini
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