epilepsy or movement disorder?
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I've had epilepsy since I was 12 and and EEG is not always going to be give the doctors the answer they want when when they want it. If you are having seizures of fits they just need to find out what meds are going to keep you stable so you don't have to keep going to the doctor for them to figure it out. If they can't figure it out between the two try a new neurologist for a second opinion.
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RLS is a poorly understood and often misdiagnosed neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant or painful sensations in the body's extremities and an overwhelming urge to move them.\n\nIt is believed to be genetic.\n\nAntidepressents, antipsychotics and antihistamines can cause the condition as well.\n\nMarijuana, a low-fat diet and prescription drugs can help. If it is really severe, consult a physician who can hook you up with a dopamine agonist or anti-convulsant.\n\nIt's not dangerous, but it can be annoying and irritating. If it is an issue with you, than you can go about treating it if you deem the problem that bad.\n\nYou're not gonna die from it, bottom line.
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My epilepsy started when I was eighteen i am thirtyseven now and haven`t changed my diet at all ecxept maybe for the worst the only that has gotten my seizures under control has been medication. Diet has never played a role in it. Sleep is a definate must though, and never try not eating anything at all.
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Epilepsy results when something interferes with electrical impulses in the brain. The cause of epilepsy is not always clear. Less than one-half of people with epilepsy have an identifiable, primary cause.  Epilepsy is sometimes the result of another condition, such as head injury, brain tumor, brain infection, or stroke.  Medication can effectively control seizures in many people with epilepsy. Other treatments that help control seizures include surgery, a special diet, or a device that stimulates nerves. A combination of these treatments may be tried when medication alone does not control seizures.
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Sounds like mini seizures, this is quite common in seizure activity. You should see your doctor and he will get you to have an EEG, this shows brain way activity, which shows if there is seizure activity. You should really see your doctor because there are many conditions that cause seizure like activity.
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Tourette syndrome (also called Tourette's syndrome, Tourette's disorder, Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, GTS or the more common Tourette's or TS) is an inherited neurological disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by the presence of multiple physical (motor) tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic; these tics characteristically wax and wane. Tourette's is defined as part of a spectrum of tic disorders, which includes transient and chronic tics.
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You can go to pubmed.com you should be able to find out more information there. I have had a 'TYPE' of seizure disorder since I was five, I am now 28-with a 7 yr old-who has no symptoms of ever having any type of seizure disorder - I even had one while I was pregnant for her, she is perfectly normal and healthy. Good luck on finding what you need to know!!
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I have epilepsy and am on social security disability for it. I have photo sensitive epilepsy and the sun and light makes me have seizures so I have many throughout the day. There are only about 5% of epileptics that are like me and so very few do receive Social Security benefits.
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Definitely see your family physican.  It could be many things, palsy, Parkinson's, Chorea, stroke, injured muscle, etc.  Your doctor can run the necessary tests to diagnosis the condition.
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Epilepsy is a disorder where your brain function is disturbed. It doesn't happen constantly, but it is a recurrent condition. Often it causes seizures. There is no known cure, but there are treatments which can help control it. See the link below for more info.
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It's actually a genetic syndrome.  There are certain phyical features associated with it (increased hairiness, short neck and stature are the ones I can think of without looking).  Check out WebMD (www.webmd.com) for more answers, and definitely talk to your doctor.  I know someone who was undiagnosed until she had a seizure.
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Yes sounds like it. My daughter has it and is now on medication. The Medication these days are fantastic. From the sounds of it you will be able to get it under control and when you are old enough you will be able to drive if it is controlled. One useful tip I thought was great, when you have a bath(which it is not uncommon to have a fit with the heat) tie a small string around you big toe and the plug, and if you do have a fit you will kick the plug out. Good luck for the Future   By the way please don't let the first answerer scare you. It is very rare for this to be dangerous.If you take the right precautions talk to the epilepsy foundation they will be able to help you too.
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There is no test at this time to pin point where a seizure is exactly coming from.\nIt would be very nice if they new, but they do not. They make a educated guess though....\nDo you have epilepsy? \nI have years of experience as well as having many family members also having this. My youngest is on medication for it. \nI personally think one can control there seizures, however the quality of life would not be like everyone else.\nStress on the body causes a seizure, including medications, exercise. \nFrom past research I have done I read where the medications for seizures were "tripped" over by doctors doing tests in insane asylums. Where patiants were nothing but the doctors personal guinea pigs. I still feel we are doctors guinea pigs! I personally fired one neurologist (for yelling at me and my child. He gave my child the wrong medication then destroyed the paperwork and told the disability people he never saw us. I have prof of all this but could not find a attorney who wanted to go against this doctor) and his partner I could not work with for the one I fired was in the same office. I did file a grievance against this doctor...\nA good neurologist in my opinion is hard to come by. I am in a small community in Oregon though. Washington has GREAT doctors and programs! \nBecause of having seizure disorder we can not take many medications other can. We NEVER no when a seizure is going to happen. The last one I had was about a month ago and was a big surprise to me! AND scary! I feel it was due to pain medication I was given by a doctor who ignored what I told him. \nEpilepsy Foundation has done nothing for us but ask US for money. Money we do not have. Epilepsy is a very expensive thing to treat. EEG's are very old fashioned, someone some day will come up with another way to read electronic impulses, if of course they had not come up with something already which we do not have in our area. Driving 6 hours to a bigger facility is very stressful! \nAnyhoo these are SOME of my thoughts on this subject.....
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See a specialist and request a n mri scan to determine if it is aproblem with your nerves or maybe anothe problem wil arrise that can be resolved. Make sure its a neurologist. EPILEPSY COULD ALSO BE A FACTOR IN THE FORM OF A PETIT MAL.
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I'm not sure I understand all of your question, but so far as getting rid of the epilepsy- no, you can't.  Epilepsy is caused by a misfiring of the neurons in the motor control center of the brain.  It can be controlled to an extent by medication, but can't be eliminated entirely.   You will need medication for your entire life.  The tremors you describe may simply be the result of underlying tension about your disorder, although the tension could also trigger mild seizure activity in itself.\n  You need to talk to a neurologist about your epilepsy and your worries.  It may be they can adjust your medications, or even change to another type.   You are still quite young, and the sexual thoughts and feeling you are having are very normal in a young man.  There is nothing wrong with having them.  Perhaps you should consider having a relationship with a woman, dating, and even considering marriage someday.  Impotence would not be a desirable thing for you in that case.   Anything you could take that would affect you in that way might later prevent you from becoming a father, and that is not really something you would want.\n  To divert your attention from things, perhaps you should consider some form of physical exercise to put the hormones to use in a constructive manner.  Weight lifting, boxing, running, anything that would strenuous physical activity would be good.  I would also recommend meditation, as a means of gaining better control over yourself and your thoughts, and an excellent tool for calming oneself when it is needed.  These things should allow you to put your mind and hormones to a better use than simply concentrating on the problem you think you have and the epilepsy.
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Considering most people who have seizures also black out, and have no knowledge of the incident.  I'd say it was a panic attack.  Are you on anti-anxiety meds?
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No.  \n\nThis is the biggest misconception about this disorder.  Did you know that fewer than 15% percent of people with TS ever display this symptom?  It is not a required symptom for a TS diagnosis.\n\nIs having an epileptic fit a sin?  PLEASE!