Can someone have a seizure from getting their hair pulled?
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I dont so, never heard of such thing before in my life.
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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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I just wanted to add a bit of info.  I dated a girl who was epilleptic, so I did lots of research on epillepsy when we were dating.  According to John Hopkins website, if someone has a seizure for more than 6 (six) minutes, brain damage is occuring and thus a ambulance should be called. \n\nHOWEVER, when we were dating, she never had a seizure shorter than 6 minutes and she recovered just fine.  In fact, she always told me not to call the ambulance because she knew she would be just fine, and technically all doctors can do is give anti-convulsants (rectally, by the way) and muscle relaxers.  She was always much happier (in the lightest sense) coming out of a seizure and being in her own bed rather than in a hospital bed, having to deal with doctors/nurses/hospital bills/insurance company/department of transportation (hospitals are required to report anyone of driving age who has a seizure to the DOT).\n\nThe best position to put a seizure victim in is to have them on their side, never their back (that way their airway doesn't get clogged with mucus/vomit/etc.  They should only be restrained if they are injuring themselves or others.  They should be touched as minimal as possible since this may trigger more seizures.  Do not put anything in their mouth, namely fingers!  Monitor breathing and heartrate between seizures, perform CPR if necessary.  \n\nWhen she came out of her seizures, she was usually very emotional, which was problematic and usually caused another seizure.  I always helped her to the bathroom afterwards since she was especially weak after a seizure and she always wanted tylenol and water. \n\nThat's about it.  Good luck, this was probably more than you wanted to read, but if someone else reads it, I'll be glad.  At least they'll know what to do when someone has a seizure rather than throw holy water on them, thinking they are possessed by a demon :)
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first off you guys are CRAZY AS HELL!!!!not to mention stupid for trying that garbage.second if she felt a pop in her chest STOP ASKING FRIENDS AND TAKE YA DUMB AZZ TO THE HOSPITAL.yes you can die,you could get big gaps in your skull,you could have a seizure.try READING about something before taking it idiot!!!!
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I'm a R.N. It could be petit mal seizures.  These are small electrical impulses in the brain that are misfiring. It can be very serious. If you get headaches with it, it could be migraine headache auras.  See an opthamalagist or neurologist.
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if they've had a grand mal you will know by the vigorous shaking and thrashing about. If someone has had a petit mal alot of times they go unnoticed; they can start by the person just staring off into space, leading to a period of nonresponsiveness. Both types of seizures are very wearing on the body and mind and often times the person is extremely tired following an episode.
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I am not sure I understand your question, but I will give it a shot.  Epilepsy is nothing to be shammed about, its not like you do it on purpose.  I would face your friends and their family and let them know.  If you have an episode in front of them, they might freak out not known you have this condition.  I would let them know what to do in case you have an episode in front of them.  Let them know not to stick anything in your mouth and have them protect your head.  If they don't know and you don't tell them, they might try the old trick of sticking stuff in your mouth, when we know now this isn't good.  Its better to tell them.  This way they can help you in the future.
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They need to be doing a CT Scan, blood tests etc, I went to the ER because I was fainting and my friend thought that I was having seizures and they did blood tests, and a CT Scan, and they also did an EEG they should be testing this, because there could be something seriously wrong, especially because of her age!! I would make an appointment with her regular doctor and talk this over with him and tell him that you want tests done to see what is wrong, and if they don't do it I would take her elsewhere!  If you have to check out the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN I live in MN and it is the best hospital in the world!! People come from all over the world to go to the Mayo Clinic!
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Trichotillomania is hair loss caused by compulsive pulling and/or twisting of the hair until it breaks off. The hair may be lost in round patches or diffusely across the scalp. The effect is an uneven appearance. \n\nTrichotillomania is a type of compulsive behavior and its causes are not clearly understood. Symptoms usually begin before the age of 17. People with this disorder will often seek the help of a dermatologist initially. Women are 4 times more likely to be affected than men.\n\nThese symptoms are usually seen in children:\n\n1. constant tugging, pulling, or twisting of hair \nincreasing sense of tension is present before \nthe hair pulling. \n2. sense of relief, pleasure, or gratification is reported after the hair pulling. \n3. hair pulling leads to an uneven appearance \nbare patches or diffuse loss of hair.\n4. hair regrowth in the bare spots that feels like stubble \n5. some individuals may develop a bowel obstruction if they eat the hair they pull out. \n6. other self-injury behaviors may be present.\n7. people suffering from this disorder often deny pulling out their hair.\n\nI dont know it this is what he has but it seems possible see #5 above.  Did it appear that he was missing patches of hair?  It may also be a nervous disorder.  Hope this helps.
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Pretty common. I had it when I was about 9 or 10. It was embarassing, but it happens to alot of kids.\nI remember my mom freaking out. She practically bobbed my hair short and bought the special shampoo for head lice.
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If this is soemthing you find your unable to control you may have something called trichotillomania. trichotillomania is a condition where people pull out hair such as eyebrows,facial hair, leg hair, hair on your head ect  if you find that this is something that you do trigored by nervousness, fear, anger ect then you should tell your doc. Your doc can help you find the appropriate treament.\n\n here is a site that can give you more info on this and help you figure out what some more options are\nwww.hairscientists.org/q&a.htm
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Trichotillomania (pronounced: trik-oh-till-oh-may-nee-ah) is a type of psychological condition that involves strong urges to pull hair. The condition is fairly rare - statistics show it affects only 1% to 3% of the population, although new research suggests that the rate of hair pulling may be around 10% or higher.\n\nTrichotillomania affects about twice as many girls as guys. Most people who have trichotillomania develop the condition during adolescence. But it can start when a person is as young as 1 year old.\n\nPeople with trichotillomania pull hair out at the root from places like the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or pubic area. Some people pull large handfuls of hair, which can leave bald patches on the scalp or eyebrows. Other people pull out their hair one strand at a time. Some inspect the strand after pulling it out, or play with the hair after it's been pulled. About half of people with the condition put the hair in their mouths after pulling it.\n\nTrichotillomania isn't just a habit that a person can easily stop. It's a medical condition.\n\nTrichotillomania is a type of compulsive behavior, which means that people with the condition feel an overwhelming urge to pull their hair. People with trichotillomania also may experience other compulsive behaviors, such as nail biting or skin picking. Some may have problems like depression, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Compulsive behaviors like trichotillomania can sometimes run in families.\n\nTrichotillomania often leads to embarrassment, frustration, shame, or depression about the condition. Self-esteem problems are very common among those with trichotillomania. They usually try to hide the behavior from others, which can make it difficult to get help.\n\nWhy Do People Feel Compelled to Pull Their Hair?\nDoctors don't know for certain what causes trichotillomania. Some think it might be related to OCD since OCD and trichotillomania are both anxiety disorders. This is one reason why the impulses that lead to hair pulling can be stronger when a person is stressed out or worried.\n\nExperts think that compulsive behaviors like hair pulling may be caused by an imbalance of chemicals in the brain. These chemicals, called neurotransmitters (pronounced: nur-oh-tranz-mit-urs), are part of the brain's communication center. When something interferes with how neurotransmitters work, it can cause problems like compulsive behaviors.\n\nSometimes compulsive behaviors happen when the mind mistakenly thinks that activities like hair pulling will provide relief from stress or other problems. Some people with trichotillomania say that they notice a pleasurable feeling when they pull their hair or get relief from uncomfortable feelings. (This isn't the case for all people with the condition, though; some, like Daria, don't know why they do it.)\n\nAny relief that comes with hair pulling usually only lasts for a moment. The urge almost always returns. That's because when the mind becomes used to giving in to the powerful urges that go with compulsive behaviors, the behavior is reinforced. The mind gets trapped in a cycle of expecting to have the urge fulfilled.\n\nHow Do People Overcome the Hair-Pulling Urge?\nBecause trichotillomania is a medical condition, it's not something most people can just stop doing when they feel like it. People with trichotillomania usually need help from medical experts before they can stop. With the right help, though, most people overcome their hair-pulling urges. This help may involve therapy, medication, or a combination of both.\n\nTherapists teach people with trichotillomania special behavior techniques that help them recognize the urge to pull hair before it becomes too strong to resist. The person learns ways to resist the urge so that it eventually grows weaker and then goes away.\n\nBecause the urges behind compulsive behaviors like hair pulling are so powerful, a person may feel more tension or anxi
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You use 100% of your brain but only about 10% at any given time. If you used 100% at any given time you would have a seizure because your brain cannot cope with so many neurons being fired all at once.
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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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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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Trichotillomania\n\nHere is a website for you to read about it:\n\nhttp://psychcentral.com/library/hair_pulling.htm
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I know what you mean as I'm epileptic. For me the difficult part is finding somebody that will even try and understand what's happening and why, when I have a seizure.  How many of the people answering this question actually have epilepsy? Keep on looking and you'll find a mate.