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Suggest Treatment For Stiffening Of Hands And Legs Along With Seizures During Sleep
Question: Hi I had seizures in sleep 2 times in 2 months. MRI and EEG are normal. Had a tongue bite stiffening of hands and legs eye rolling and was unconscious. Right now I am taking tegretol 200 mg morning and evening. Will this remain in sleep or will happen in say time as well. My neurologist said I can drive but just wanted to take second opinion if I am going in the right direction. I have vit d deficiency for which I am taking supplements. Is there any link. We did not find the Cause. What could be the possibilities
Brief Answer:
You are on correct treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms, test reports and current medications.
You are on correct treatment.
Seizures in epilepsy may occur during daytime also. It is a matter of chance, whether they occur in sleep or while awake.
MRI brain and EEG may be normal in about 50% of epilepsy patients. So, there is nothing unusual in that.
Anti-epileptic medications should be continued for at least three years.
There is no correlation between vitamin D deficiency and seizures.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
You are on correct treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms, test reports and current medications.
You are on correct treatment.
Seizures in epilepsy may occur during daytime also. It is a matter of chance, whether they occur in sleep or while awake.
MRI brain and EEG may be normal in about 50% of epilepsy patients. So, there is nothing unusual in that.
Anti-epileptic medications should be continued for at least three years.
There is no correlation between vitamin D deficiency and seizures.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks doctor
Can I drive if I take this medicine
Can I drive if I take this medicine
Brief Answer:
Can drive after six months
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
If you do not get seizures for six months, then, driving is safe.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Can drive after six months
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
If you do not get seizures for six months, then, driving is safe.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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