All people can have a seizure in their lifetime. So you do not have to have epilepsy to have a seizure. Epilepsy is when someone gets seizures regularly. There are many causes for seizures. Not getting enough sleep could possibly cause it, but there are so many things that can cause a seizure.
I am afraid i had my first seizure 2 days ago and they can't find what's wrong with me yet how am i suppossed to cope with this, and how often can i expect to have one?
Yes, I have had many a Seizure in my sleep, according to my family ^^
Lots of people who have epilepsy do have seizures while they sleep.
It is possible to have epileptic seizures while you are sleeping. Not getting enough sleep can actually cause seizures to increase.
There are quite a few things that can cause seizures, but sleep apnea is not a direct cause. Sleep Apnea, however, can cause certain other conditions, so if you suffer from this you should take care of it.
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Myoclonic seizures are characterized by brief, involuntary spasms of the tongue or muscles of the face, arms, or legs. Myoclonic seizures are most apt to occur when waking after a night's sleep.
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It can help diagnose sleep apnea, narcolepsy, parasomnias, and seizures.
Just leave them until the seizure is over. Make sure the area is safe though. When the seizure is over put them in the recovery position, tipping their head back to make sure their airway is clear
Tonic seizures commonly occur during non-rapid eye movement (non-REM) sleep and drowsiness.
Seizures are episodes of disturbed brain activity that cause changes in attention or behavior
Epileptic seizures can be caused by many things, so it is not necessarily a direct cause, for everyone. In general terms it helps people with epilepsy to keep themselves in good health, and that would include getting enough sleep.
Narcolepsy is a disorder of the central nervous system that is characterised by drowsiness and sleep attacks at inappropriate times.