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What Causes Fits With Daze And Unsteadiness?

my grandson is 15 months. He has fits where his body vibrates, there is no pattern can have them at any time. once he has had one of these he goes floppy like a rag doll & you can move him around & he will not wake ( usually never sleeps ) he then sleeps between 30 mins to 3 hrs. on waking he is dazed & unsteady. He has had an eeg which was not too successful but showed no abnormality. on this the Dr has said it is behavioural???
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
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Hi,
I am Dr.Bruno and Let me answer your query.

You have described the following symptoms

1. He has fits where his body vibrates --> I believe you are describing GTCS.

2. Once he has had one of these he goes floppy like a rag doll --> This is Todd's Palsy

3. You can move him around & he will not wake ( usually never sleeps ) he then sleeps between 30 mins to 3 hrs. on waking he is dazed & unsteady. --> Post ictal state

All these point towards a seizure disorder

So
I would advice you to consult a neurologist at the earliest

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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What Causes Fits With Daze And Unsteadiness?

Hi, I am Dr.Bruno and Let me answer your query. You have described the following symptoms 1. He has fits where his body vibrates -- I believe you are describing GTCS. 2. Once he has had one of these he goes floppy like a rag doll -- This is Todd s Palsy 3. You can move him around & he will not wake ( usually never sleeps ) he then sleeps between 30 mins to 3 hrs. on waking he is dazed & unsteady. -- Post ictal state All these point towards a seizure disorder So I would advice you to consult a neurologist at the earliest If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.