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Q: Night Epilepsy
asked by: cool2005 on December 4th, 2005
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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
replied on December 5th, 2005
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Thank You
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
replied on December 6th, 2005
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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
replied on December 6th, 2005
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Thank
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
replied on December 6th, 2005
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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
replied on December 8th, 2005
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Hi thanks yer I know I am not taking baths now I am having a shower
caroline
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