Lupus Forum - Petit Mal Seizures ?

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Q: Petit Mal Seizures ?

asked by: mia on May 31st, 2004

Experienced User

Has anyone experienced petit mal or partial seizures in association with their lupus? I am still experiencing mysterious symptoms that they now beleive might be seizures. These symptoms first appeared when I had a major flare back in oct-nov, and it has taken this long for them to weed through everything else to come up with this.

I started my car one day after work and woke up some time later with the car still running. Afterward, I had a hard time keeping my car in the lines driving home. This is just one day. Has anyone else experienced this?

I had a complete series of mri's in january which were inconclusive.

Mia

Replies(4)

LadyBrannon

replied on June 1st, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

Unfortunately, mia, I am in the same boat you are. I have had several "issues" that are suspicious, but have not been declared anything. I've been dealing with this for over a year.

I've been told several possibilities, but, I think, am no closer to any real answers...Although my next neurology appointment is in 2 weeks.

Wishing you the best...Hugs,
ladybrannon

sharon

replied on June 2nd, 2004

Experienced User

Sezures

Lady brannon and mia, if you are having sezures you need to have a test called aneeg.It reads brain waves.I've had my share!! In '97 when I was first told I had lupus they had to determine if my sezures were from my lupas or if I had epsy. Mine was the latter. Neither is a good thing.It runs in my family.
Please make sure you get the proper test,and the right meds if needed.It's a dangerous thing to let go.
Sharon

mia

replied on June 4th, 2004

Experienced User

Seizures

Ladybrannon and sharon thanks for your replies. Hopefully, they will figure out sooner that latter hat is going on.

Mia

Horselvr

replied on June 8th, 2004

New User

Petit Mal Seizures ?

Hi mia,

i was diagnosed with lupus in 1989. In 1996 I started having your same problems. My lupus doctor ordered a spinal tap, mri, and an anti-neuronal antibody test which measures the amount of antibodies to nerve cells. They were very conclusive in that I had vasculitis in my brain, which was causing me to have seizures. I hope this info might help you.

Horselvr

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