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Can you have seizures from taking melatonin and i dont have epilepsy i take 10 5 mg a night of melatonin sometimes more?
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Did Alexander the great ever have epilepsy?
No, there is no evidence in the secondary biographies. There is a rumor that he had seizures after taking some drugs. If this really happened, this is still not epilepsy, but the occasional seizures provoked by medication.
How do they keep seizures from occurring that is associated with epilepsy?
by taking your pills and anything that will control it
What are the contact details of the support groups in Australia for epilepsy?
Ask an expert any questions you have about epilepsy or seizures Call 1300 37 45 37 or email epilepsy@epilepsy.org.au There is also a link below taking you to a link on this subject.
How many epileptic episodes can a person have in their lifetime?
It has been said that anyone is capable of having a seizure at some point in their life. Someone with epilepsy is someone who has recurring seizures. To then put a figure on how many they would have is impossible. Epilepsy comes in many forms and many levels of severity. Some people will have seizures every day. Others can go for weeks, months and even years between seizures. Epilepsy can start at any age and it can sometimes stop after a period of time. So taking all of these things into consideration, it is impossible to say how many seizures someone can have. Each individual is different.
Why does Oxycontin cause epilepsy?
It can affect the brain, and anything that disrupts the working of the brain can cause seizures. Having seizures is only a possible side effect and so it does not happen to everyone. If someone already gets seizures they are not meant to take oxycontin. Epilepsy is classified as a tendency to have recurring seizures. So even if someone took oxycontin and had one seizure, they would not be diagnosed as having epilepsy. Anyone can have a seizure in their lifetime at some point, but it is only people that have lots of them that are diagnosed as having epilepsy. So if taking oxycontin caused someone to have a seizure and then they never had one again, they would not have epilepsy and so saying that oxycontin can cause epilepsy is not really accurate. It is more accurate to say that it can cause seizures.
Does marijuwana cause or help seizures?
It may not cause seizures, but it can't be said to be any kind of treatment for them. Epilepsy has many forms and many causes and there is no single treatment that can be said to deal with it. As a general rule, marijuana and any kind of street drugs should be avoided.
Are there ways to prevent epilepsy?
There are many causes for epilepsy so in theory anyone can get it. A brain injury sustained in an accident could be one reason. So it is hard to prevent someone having accidents. In terms of someone who has epilepsy preventing their seizures, then taking medication and avoiding things that can trigger their particular seizures will help prevent them having their seizures. Even doing these things doesn't 100% guarantee that a person won't have a seizure as sometimes it is difficult to avoid things that may cause their seizures, like stress. There are so many causes and triggers for epilepsy and each person is different, so what works for one person may not work for another person or may even be totally irrelevant to another person as their seizures are caused by something else. For example it is commonly believed that flashing lights cause seizures. That is only for about 3% to 5% of people who have epilepsy. So for most people with epilepsy it is not necessary to keep away from flashing lights, as it has no affect on them.
What are the nursing considerations for taking melatonin?
Nursing considerations for melatonin
What happens if you get pregnant while having epilepsy?
There is no simple answer to that. Epilepsy comes in many forms, and seizures can be of different types. Some seizures would be very minor and not cause any problems. People who get severe seizures could be different. A woman who has epilepsy and is considering having a baby should talk to a doctor. There is also the factor of medication. Most people with epilepsy are taking medication. So for any given individual, this question can really only be answered by their doctor.
What are the risks for people with epilepsy who do not take medication?
From the perspective of individual seizures, that would depend on the severity of a seizure. Most seizures pass without any real problems, and no medical attention is needed. Some can be more serious and someone may have severe pain after one, usually a headache and will need some care. Someone who is getting recurring seizures, one after another, should be brought to hospital. At the absolute worst, it is possible that someone could have severe brain damage, and even die, but that is extremely rare and the seizures would have to be very severe. It is not an issue for the vast majority of people who have epilepsy.In the more general sense, people should have treatment for their epilepsy, which usually involves being on medication.
Can fluvir be given to an epileptic?
In general there is no problem with someone who has epilepsy taking any kind of anti-viral drug. It should not affect any medication they may be taking, or trigger a seizure. People with epilepsy take a lot of other medications from time to time, like when they have the flu or an infection. Each individual is different and the severity of their seizures and the triggers for their seizures and the amount of medication may be something to consider, but for the majority it should be no problem. You may want to talk to your pharmacist or doctor about it if you have concerns, but there should not be any problem.
Can taking melatonin affect blood sugars?
yes
