Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 I have wondered if I was really seeing seizures or just some kind of 'tic.' It is a jerking movement here. This has gone on here for at least two or three yrs., not all of the time, but occasionally. My husband is 71. I do not notice hands being clasped. I am interested to read what others may have to say about this subject. Arlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 My mother (89) has had LBD for about 8 years and has recently started having seizures (short, hands clenched, eyes rolled back). Is this common. Thanks, Janel --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 Arlene: My husband had several seizures when taking Namenda. It is NOT a noted side affect, but it certainly is for him. In fact, we took him off of Namenda for several weeks and then put him back on and the seizures occurred again. He just cannot take that drug. One day (after Namenda was long gone from our medicinal regiment), the adult day care center called me because Jerry was having TIA or seizure-like activity. I did go out and pick him up, but didn't see anything out of the ordinary and did not take him to the doctor. I do think the symptom, " transient/unexplained unresponsiveness " says it all. What you might also be observing is the myoclonic jerks which is another symptom on the list. While our LO's don't have every symptom, sometimes we see a new one added which may come and go or stay a while. This is not an easy disease. But then I guess you know that. Myrna (68) in Missouri Caregiver for Husband Jerry (71) Diagnosed AD 1997, LBD 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 13, 2006 Report Share Posted October 13, 2006 -My mam as these " seizures " exactly as you describe, the Drs inform me they think it is Bradycardia which is causing these seizures. Saying that I do not have a great deal of confidence in Mams Drs as 5 months ago I spoke to one of Mams Drs who did not know what a UTI was ..The same Dr spoke to me about an eeg that was to be done on my Mam.The Dr had got this confused with a heart scan. I had then to inform this same Dr it was in fact an ultrasound of her heart that was needed to be done and now 5 months later she is still waiting for it. Your Drs might like to bare in mind it could be problems with your Mothers heart. all the best UK -- In LBDcaregivers , Janel Hafer wrote: > > My mother (89) has had LBD for about 8 years and has recently started having seizures (short, hands clenched, eyes rolled back). Is this common. > > Thanks, > Janel > > > --------------------------------- > Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I looked up Seizures and Tramadol and yes, it appears that there can be a connection...It can depend on other meds you are on and the dosages. Be careful and let your Rheum know... B. West Seizures I know I don't post much or at all. I'm so sorry. I tend to lurk. I do think of all of you though and keep you in my thoughts. Anyways, has anyone else experienced seizures? I had a tonic-clonic seizure on Sunday and was rushed to the hospital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011   Wow man that's got to be scary for you and every one. never had that happen to me . closest I could say I have done is blacking out for a second or two and having the floor come up fast to meet me . let me tell ya it hurts and if there is an sharp corner around I found it then. so far have not done that in months so think it was all to do with my blood disorder and the blood being so thick I was having trouble with it flowing when I sat up or things like that .  but man you take care and let your doc know about it even the little ones so they can look into it and hopefully find out why and fix it for ya. my best to ya . The  Redneck  Marty G      Excuses are like backsides. Everybody’s got one and they all stink.  A person who demands more gun control legislation is like a chicken who roots for Colonel To learn more about Stills Disease or to make a tax deductible donation:  http://www.stillsdisease.org/stills_info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2011 Report Share Posted January 27, 2011 Thank you all for the responses, guys and gals. It really makes me feel less alone in the world. Francesca: In terms of your 'quiver' it may very well have been a partial seizure and those only affect certain parts of your body and you're usually conscious throughout it. I don't mean to worry you by any means! But if they're still there and you haven't mentioned them, I would. I'm off the Tramadol for now. The Doc at the ER gave me 4 oxy's and 4 valium to help me. I go to the pain clinic on Monday and will keep y'all updated on that. Again, thanks > > > > > Wow man that's got to be scary for you and every one. never had that happen > to > me . closest I could say I have done is blacking out for a second or two > and > having the floor come up fast to meet me . let me tell ya it hurts and if > there > is an sharp corner around I found it then. so far have not done that in > months > so think it was all to do with my blood disorder and the blood being so > thick I > was having trouble with it flowing when I sat up or things like that . > but man you take care and let your doc know about it even the little ones > so > they can look into it and hopefully find out why and fix it for ya. > my best to ya . > The Redneck > Marty G > > Excuses are like backsides. Everybody’s got one and they all stink. > > A person who demands more gun control legislation is like a chicken who > roots > for Colonel > > To learn more about Stills Disease or to make a tax deductible donation: > http://www.stillsdisease.org/stills_info > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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