what are the chances of smoking marijuana doing harm to a person with absence seizures?

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Absence seizures are a type of epilepsy. Please answers from people who know what they are talking about. I just want to know can it be dangerous or is there nothing to worry about.
I smoked the other day and had a focal (partial) seizure. This is the second time I've ever had a seizure... both times seem to be marijuana-induced.

Just my experience.  (+ info)

What parasite caused a disease for one that developed seizures & a single brain lesion consistent with a tumor

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This girl developed generalized seizures. A CAT scan revealed a single brain lesion consistent with a tumor. Biopsy of the lesion showed a cysticerus. The patient lived in South Carolina and had never traveled outside the state. What parasite caused her disease? How is the disease transmitted? How might it be prevented?

It's a question for my college-level Introduction to Microbiology Course under the category for "Critical Thinking." Thanks in advance to any responses.
Just because she never traveled outside the state, doesn't mean that people and animals she came in contact with have the same history. Parasites are transmitted a lot easier than some people realize.

To me, the critical thinking ought to be on what to do for the poor girl to get rid of the parasite so she can heal. Even if you can't identify what kind or the cause of the parasite, you can still treat her with a thorough parasite cleanse that will help kill of the cause of her symptoms.

Hmmm. Now, that's a thought. :-)  (+ info)

ways to stop seizures other than a higher dose of medication?

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My son had his first seizure a few months ago so they put him on a medication called Lamictal. Just a few day ago he had another seizure so we took him to see a neurologist and they are wanting to give him twice the amount he was taking before. I just don't like the idea of them giving him more medication. Is there any other ways to help prevent seizures, such as a certain diet, etc?
A diet rich in fats but low in carbohydrate - sugars and starches, is most suitable for most of the epilepsy patients, especially children. This is called ketogenic diet as it produces ketosis, in which blood levels of chemicals called ketones increases. This is said to decrease the number and intensity of seizures drastically.

As lack of vitamin B6 and D is supposed to sometimes prompt epileptic attacks, their intake becomes imperative in such cases. Vitamin B6 is easily supplied by pulses, meat, bananas, fish, beans and whole grains. Oily fish (mackerel, sardines, salmon) along with some dairy products like cheese and milk fortified with vitamin D should provide you with enough vitamin D. Vitamin B6 has actually being used to treat infants and small children who have seizures related to a genetic enzyme defect.

A more gentle treatment option for the prevention of seizures is the use of herbal and homeopathic remedies. Some of them are highly effective without the unwanted side effects of anti-epileptic drugs. Two well known herbs such as Passiflora (Passionflower) and Scuttelaria laterifolia (Skullcap) have wonderful calmative properties and can help reduce a seizure occurring. In addition, homeopathic ingredients such as Cuprum metallicum (30C) and Cicuta virosa (30C) can help to control seizures as well as relieve symptoms of drowsiness, vomiting and breathing difficulties.

Hope all this helped  (+ info)

What is the relation between seizures and the spine?

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I thought I heard somewhere that spine problems can cause seizures. But I might have heard wrong.
seizures are very varied in what they can be defined as!

doctors still do not know the cause of seizures. They come in different forms from a twitching finger to full muscle arrest. Anything has to potential to cause them and spine problems can yes, but so can circulation, heart trouble, anxiety, epilepsy, trauma and hundreds of others!  (+ info)

Can a 38 year old male who has down syndrome but is otherwise healthy as a horse suddenly develop seizures?

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Can a 38 year old male who has down syndrome but is otherwise healthy as a horse suddenly develop seizures. Well, let me rephrase. I know they *can*, anyone can, but is that common or even heard of?
HI

PROBABLY NOT BUT DON'T KNOW = )

JUST GOOGLE IT

C YA  (+ info)

Can seizures lead to permanent brain damage?

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My mom was having alcohol related sezures which caused her to fall. Now she is in the hospital for detox. One day she seems to be improving and the next she is bad agin. Can these seizures lead to permanent brain damage?
Yes. During a seizure the brain may not receive adequate oxygen which can lead to brain damage. The alcoholism will also cause brain damage. She needs rehab for alcohol addiction.  (+ info)

How often is Klonopin prescribed for seizures?

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I know this drug is also prescribed for panic attacks. My stepsons g/f takes this. She says for seizures but she was without for 3 weeks and I never saw her act any different than normal. I think she takes them for panic attacks or maybe just to relax. But I am not real sure she needs them.
hun i am a doctor.klonopin or rivotril (clonazepam)is in fact a valium drivative it is a very well known drug in treatment of epilepsy it is effective with very few side effect .when i presicribe it i feel comfortable to th results.and it could b taken for many many help...ready for any other qwestion  (+ info)

Can febrile seizures develop into complex seizures?

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My boyfriend has epilepsy. My question is can febrile seizures develop into other types of seizures as he grows older?
That's topamax. He was on tegretol, topamax and d-something 4500mg a day.
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is it malpractice for a doctor to treat you seizures 8yrs then say I missed diagnosis you. You have?

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Pseudo-Seizures After treating you with several medications that caused a lot of side effects?
It is only malpractice if the doctor did not follow the "standard of care".

Misdiagnoses happen all the time, with the doctor doing everything right.

Sometimes a very rare disease looks so much like a common disease that it would be extremely uncomfortable and expensive to differentiate from the common one. This is summarized with "When you hear hoof beats, its probably horses, not zebras."

Of course, every once in awhile, it is zebras.  (+ info)

Is there any evidence that wellbutrin can lead to seizures event after stopping its use?

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I have no history of seizures but I don't want to take something that will make me more pre-disposed to them.
It is a possibility, but a very small one, and it's not a risk that will stay with you after you stop taking Wellbutrin--the chances of having a seizure are the highest right when you start taking it (and if you suddenly stop taking it, which you should never do anyway) and will basically disappear once you completely stop taking it. But those chances are not very high in the first place.
It's more likely to cause seizures if you have: a seizure disorder, a history of brain injury, a brain tumor or nervous system tumor, bulimia or anorexia, and/or severe liver problems (like cirrhosis.)
However, keep in mind that hundreds of medications and diseases increase the risk for seizures. Wellbutrin is one of the safer antidepressants, and one of the antidepressants with the least side effects.  (+ info)

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